Why The Narcissistic Coparent Is Enmeshed With Their Children
What is an enmeshed relationship between parent and child? Enmeshment between a child and a narcissistic coparent refers to a...
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Why The Narcissist Parent Chooses A Golden Child
A narcissistic parent has an inflated sense of self-importance that requires constant admiration and attention from others, including...
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Identifying Indirect Psychological Abuse Tactics in CoParenting
While some forms of abuse are obvious there are also indirect or more covert forms of abuse that are so subtle they will go under the...
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5 Must-Have Co-Parenting Communication Boundaries
When it comes to transitioning from a romantic relationship to a co-parenting one, it will be essential to establish communication...
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Signs Of A Coercive Co-Parent And What Lengths They Will Go To Manipulate
Are you constantly questioning yourself? Do you feel like no matter what you say, your co-parent finds a way to flip the script and blame...
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Overcome Your Emotional Triggers: How To Stop Your Co-Parent From Getting The Best of You
Healing emotional triggers can be a gradual and sometimes challenging process, but there are several steps you can take to begin feeling...
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Signs a parent is projecting Munchausen by proxy onto the child
Munchausen by proxy, also known as factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA), is a rare form of child abuse in which a caregiver...
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33 Validating Statements To Say To Your Child
I can see why you are upset. That must be hard. Wow, that must feel like a lot of pressure. That must be frustrating. That does sound...
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How The Narcissist Creates Sibling Rivalry
Do arguments between the children feel out of control and never-ending? If so, chances are one of your biggest concerns as a co-parent...
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Signs Your Children Are Caught In The Middle And Under Distress
If you’re a divorced parent, then your main concern is undoubtedly the well-being of your children. Seeing your child(ren) happy and...
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7 Signs They Are Infringing On Your Parenting Time
Are you concerned that your co-parent is infringing on your parenting time? Knowing what steps to take to protect your rights as a parent...
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How To Respond To False Accusations From A High-Conflict Co-Parent
If you're a parent dealing with a high-conflict co-parent (HCCP), you know that false accusations can be a common tactic used to get you...
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How To Create Trust and Safety With Your Children (When Co-Parenting With A HCCP)
Coparenting with a high-conflict co-parent not only has its challenges for you as the parent but also for your children. The HCCP...
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6 Ways To Build Your Child’s Self-Worth (When Co-parenting With A Narcissist)
Building your child's confidence and self-worth will set them up for success for years to come. Life can be full of unexpected...
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How To Support Your Kids On Exchange Days
Whether exchange days are new or old, they can be an adjustment for children. Adapting to new environments isn’t always easy, and now...
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How To Establish Boundaries With A Partner Who Doesn’t Have Any With Their Coparent
After a divorce, it can be challenging for a person to establish healthy boundaries with their co-parent due to fears, worries, or low...
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How To Help Your Kids Use Critical Thinking Skills (When Diffusing False Statements From Coparent)
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your child succeed in life. One important skill that will help your child is...
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10 Signs of Coercive Control In Coparenting
Most people think of coparenting as a situation where two parents work together to raise their children. However, coparenting can look...
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Signs Your Coparent Is Gaslighting You To Avoid Accountability
Has your coparent been consistently making you feel like you're the one that is at fault for the conflict? Are they constantly making...
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Tips For Phone Calls Between Child-Parent When Kids Are At Other Home
When your children are staying with their other parent, there will probably be times when you need or want to have a phone conversation...
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