Parent Time Podcast

How do you persuade a judge in family court? It’s not just about evidence — it’s about the story you tell. In this powerful discussion, Chris Batcheller from the National Parents Organization sits down with Achish Joshi, a respected attorney known for his work in family violence and parental alienation cases across the U.S. and internationally. They explore: • Why storytelling matters more than st...

Behind every great film is a true story--this one starts with heartbreak, hope, and a weekly 'Guys Night'. In this conversation with the National Parents Organization, Guys Night writer, producer, and actor Niko Vitacco, director and editor Dave Eichhorn, and producer Andrew Baird share the real-life inspiration behind the film--a single father raising three boys in 1980s Hometown, Illinois--and w...

Join the National Parents Organization’s (NPO) Chris as he interviews Daniel J. Puhlman, PhD, LMFT, an Assistant Professor of Family Studies at the University of Maine. Dr. Puhlman shares groundbreaking insights into parallel parenting, a structured co-parenting strategy designed for high-conflict families. Learn how this intentional approach can reduce stress, foster healthier relationships, and...

In this interview, National Parents Organization speaks with Dr. Edward Kruk (University of British Columbia) and Dr. Jennifer Jill Harman (Colorado State University) about their groundbreaking research paper, “Countering Arguments Against Parental Alienation as a Form of Family Violence and Child Abuse.” Discover the origins of this vital study, the science behind parental alienation, and how it...

In this powerful interview, Chris from National Parents Organization sits down once again with Robert Garza, a dedicated advocate for family court reform. Robert shares his journey from battling false allegations in Texas to advocating for the groundbreaking “Three Strikes” policy. He also reflects on his whirlwind media tour, including his impactful appearance on Dr. Phil, and the global attentio...

Robert Garza, a father who fought against false allegations and spent 12 years battling in family court. Learn how Robert's journey led to the passing of the "Time Taken, Time Taken Back Law" in Texas, a groundbreaking law that ensures parents regain lost time with their children after false allegations. Discover the impact of this law on families and the legal system, and find out how Robert's ad...

In this inspiring interview, Chris from the National Parents Organization sits down with Kareem Chadly, the passionate Executive Director of Dads Evoking Change. Born from personal tragedy and a deep desire to support fathers navigating the complexities of family court, this nonprofit aims to dismantle barriers to positive fatherhood, especially for black and brown communities. From discussing the...

Welcome to an inspiring roundtable discussion hosted by the National Parents Organization, featuring Ashley Nicole Russell as the emcee, alongside Melissa Lennon and Leslie Howell, the dynamic co-chairs spearheading Divorce with Respect Week. This special event, rooted in the collaborative spirit of a group from California, aims to revolutionize how divorce is approached across the United States,...

In this enlightening conversation, Chris from the National Parents Organization sits down with Alex Bash, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the Bay Area, California, who specializes in combating digital addiction among children and teenagers. With a wealth of experience, including appearances on CBS News and contributions to various podcasts and conferences, Alex shares his...

Join us as we interview Emma, the visionary behind Wealthy Single Mommy, about her groundbreaking book, "The New 50 50 Solution." Emma opens up about her evolution from navigating her own divorce to becoming an advocate for shared parenting and equality. She shares valuable insights on the role of empathy, the pursuit of gender equality, and the critical importance of shared responsibility in pare...

In-Depth Conversation with Teresa Harlow & Elizabeth McNeese about Child Divorce and Co-Parenting In this enlightening conversation with National Parents Organization, guest Teresa Harlow, a renowned author and coach, discusses the International Child Center Divorce Month happening in January. She details the importance and services of this initiative, designed to help parents navigate divorce...

Join us for a thought-provoking interview with Dr. Amanda Sharples, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto, as she discusses groundbreaking research on parental alienation. In collaboration with Chris Batcheller from the National Parents Organization, Dr. Sharples co-authored a compelling paper titled "Findings of Abuse in Families Affected by Parental Ali...

Join us for a compelling interview with Rael Lapenta, a passionate advocate from the Interference with Child Custody Coalition (IC3). The ICC is a dedicated organization working tirelessly to educate parents, lawmakers, and law enforcement about the often-overlooked issue of parental alienation--when one parent creates disruption between a child and the other parent by withholding access. In this...

In this NPO interview, we sit down with the talented filmmakers behind the thought-provoking documentary "We the Parents," Mike and Elizabeth McNeese. This eye-opening documentary sheds light on the heart-wrenching stories of parents who have navigated the challenging waters of the family court system during divorce. Join us as we delve into the making of this powerful film, explore the personal e...

Dr. Daniel Fernandez Kranz and Dr. Natalia Nollenberger Castro won the 2023 Ned Holstein Research Award from National Parents Organization. Dr. Kranz is an economist who looked at the impact of equal parenting time laws on family outcomes in Spain. Since Spain has some areas that have passed shared parenting laws and some areas who have not, his research was able to look at the effects of these la...

Today we interview Teresa Harlow who is a speaker, author, and co-parenting coach (not to mention a mom and step-mom too!). We talk about the upcoming International Shared Parenting Day on April 26, 2023! This year the National Parents Organization has a special event planned, and it's totally FREE! With over 14 speakers lined up, there is sure to be something for anyone that is interested in shar...

Today we interview Dr. Linda Neilsen, who tells us about the 10 most damaging myths about dads and fathers. It's important when advocating for shared parenting that you know of these myths and lies and know how to educate legislators on the truth about dads and fathers. In this interview, we cover myths about babies and infants all the way through a child's teen years. Dr. Neilsen has written a bo...

Today we talk with Cam Huffman and Matt Gibson from West Virginia. Matt was a pro-se father in Family Court when his civil rights were violated. Now one judge has resigned and charges have been filed against two more judges! Listen to this interview for the latest! From The Civil Rights Lawyer "BIZARRE WV SEARCH VIDEO: This is definitely one of the most bizarre things I've seen so far. A Raleigh C...

Often when advocating for shared parenting, domestic violence groups will speak against shared parenting bills. Christian Paasch from the Virginia NPO Chapter recently joined the board of directors for The Phoenix Phoundation, a Virginia based organization providing services and training to domestic violence survivors. In this video we're joined by Christian Paasch from the Virginia NPO Chapter an...

In this interview, we speak with Dr. Jessica Pearson and Dr. Rachel Wildfeuer. Jessica is the Director of the Center for Policy Research (CPR) and the creator and Co-Director of the Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN). The FRPN has published a report on father-related policy issues and draws on NPO's research on both of our report cards. Rachel Wildfeuer is a Research Analyst at CPR...

Check out this inspiring interview with Dr. Sanford Braver, Emeritus Professor of Psychology Emeriti at Arizona State University! In this video, he talks about his pioneering research in shared parenting and what it was like in the early days of shared parenting research. He also talks about future research that needs to be done! Don't miss out on hearing what he has to say! #SharedParenting

Today, we’re taking a look at an eye-opening article in the Federalist written by Jay Bhattacharya and Martin Kulldorff: “How Illogical Child Support Rules Can Force Kids Into Poverty.” They are here with us today to talk about their article and the research they have done. In this alarming piece, Bhattacharya and Kulldorff explain how mathematically flawed child support guidelines can create an u...

G. Lawrence DeMarco, LLM from the "The Law Center" YouTube channel has a new legal training program for parents. You're not going to want to miss this if you want to know more about the court system and how to best navigate your divorce without it costing you your life savings! The Law Center YouTube channel has informational videos about the legal system, issues of law, navigating your way throug...

We interviewed John Nichols from Michigan For Shared Parenting today. We talk about what parents should and shouldn't do when divorcing and about John's experience in the family court system when his ex wanted to move the kids to a different state. We also talk about the progress and challenges of shared parenting laws in Michigan (MI) and the current state of the open bills there. John is a share...

Dr. Jennifer Jill Harman, Ph. D. talks with us about the upcoming International Council on Shared Parenting (ICSP) Conference in Athens, Greece! We talk about what the council does and what the focus of past conferences has been. This international community has been working tirelessly to bring awareness to shared parenting on a worldwide stage. The conference is May 5, 6 and 7 and can be attended...