Coparent Academy Podcast

Let us hear from you! This week we continue our end of year replay of some of the interview episodes that aired over the past two years.  This episode is Part 1 of a two-part conversation about extended forensic evaluations with Jaime Vogt.  Jaime is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oklahoma. She has conducted over 3,000 forensic interviews of children for frontline investigations...

Let us hear from you! This episode is a replay of our first ever shared podcast.  Linda and I sit down with an amazing couple, Justin and Alexis Black.  Listen to Justin's podcast, ROSE from Concrete:  ROSE From Concrete (buzzsprout.com) Justin and Alexis are the authors of Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovering Healing, Happiness, and Love. Their book is a power...

Let us hear from you! This week we start our slide into the New Year with a replay of an episode from 2022 in week we interviewed author Teresa Harlow. For each of the next several weeks as we close out the year, we'll be replaying some of the episodes in which we interviewed guests, including authors, an attorney, and a therapist.   We spoke with Teresa about her techniques for transforming...

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we talk about how to focus on your child's needs during the holidays to avoid conflict and help your child have a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we talk about what a parenting coordinator is and how one can help coparents improve communication and reduce conflict.  Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we talk about separation anxiety for children in separated families, focusing on anxiety related to visitation transfers. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! In this one-episode break from our current series on Separation Anxiety in children, we replay one of our most popular episodes from 2023. Linda and I discuss a Redit post in which a mother asks for advice about how to communicate with her high conflict coparent.   Next week we'll return to our series with an episode defining and describing separation anxiety, particular...

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we talk about anxiety in children, from an infant's fear of strange faces to a teenager's fear about fitting in. We distinguish everyday worries from maladaptive anxiety reactions that may require professional intervention. Next week we specifically on defining and describing separation anxiety, particularly in children living in two homes. Thanks f...

Let us hear from you! This week starts our new series on separation anxiety. This is a phrase family law professionals often hear as both a sword and a shield in coparenting conflict. In this series, we'll address what separation anxiety actually is, how to recognize it, and how best to deal with it as coparents. This week's episode is an overview of the topic, which we'll break dow...

Let us hear from you! In this episode of our effective discipline series, we discuss how improper discipline can lead to litigation over custody and visitation. We touch on the difference between discipline and abuse, including the damaging effects of corporal punishment, fear, and emotional manipulation, even when they seem legal or commonplace. Learn how consistency in discipline practices can m...

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we talk with Sol Kennedy, the creator of the Best Interest coparent communication application. We discuss the coparenting challenges Sol faced and how these experiences led to the creation of an AI-powered solution designed to help people stuck in toxic coparenting relationships filter out unhelpful communication and keep their coparent communication child fo...

Let us hear from you! Is spanking an effective discipline tool or an outdated practice that does more harm than good? This week we discuss research from academic journals and refer back to "No Drama Discipline" and "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" to get our answer. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparen...

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we discuss why and how to build consistency between both coparents’ homes.  Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we discuss how to have more effective discipline immediately after separation. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we discuss why parenting suffers in the first year after separation and any other time similar stress and upheaval occur.  Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! In this episode we discuss parenting strategies from "No-Drama Discipline" by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. We learn about the difference between the "upstairs brain" and "downstairs brain," and how to shift from punitive measures to teaching moments, fostering self-discipline, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills in children b...

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we discuss "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" by Dr. John Gottman. You’ll learn some practical insights into helping your kids recognize, understand, manage, and express their emotions effectively, Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com To see our courses, visit htt...

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we discuss Joanna Thaber and Julie King's "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and How to Listen So Kids Will Talk," which teaches how acknowledging and validating your child's emotions can lead to greater cooperation and understanding using strategies like naming emotions, reflective listening, and empathetic responses. "Raising an Emot...

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we discuss the parenting techniques presented in the book Parenting with Love and Logic and learn how to offer choices, set firm boundaries, and encourage your kids to experience the natural consequences of their decisions. Next week we'll discuss the book How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and How to Listen so Kids Will Talk. Thanks for listening!  If you...

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we give a brief overview of children's developmental stages and needs at each stage. Next week, we'll dive into the book Parenting with Love and Logic. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com .  To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! Do you ever wonder how your parenting style might be shaping your child's future? In this episode, we discuss the impacts of various parenting styles on children's development. We work through the spectrum of parenting styles from helicopter parents to uninvolved parents, analyzing the challenges these extremes present. Learn how authoritarian, or drill sergeant par...

Let us hear from you! In this episode we give you a preview of the upcoming discipline series and replay one of our more popular episodes, about why transitions are so hard for kids. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com .  To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! This episode discusses stress indicators in children related to the separation process.  Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com .  To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! This episode provides some tips for coparenting when your child is sick or injured. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com .  To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com

Let us hear from you! In this episode, we discuss how to create a parenting plan that is child focused and flexible. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com .  To see our courses, visit https://coparentacademy.com