If your co-parent constantly tries to outshine, undermine, or compete for your child’s attention, it’s not just insecurity, it’s manipulation. Learn the psychology behind competitive co-parenting and how healthy parents can respond.

Triangulation is one of the most covert and damaging tactics used by a coercive co-parent. It's not just about manipulation, it’s about...

Recognizing Manipulation in Co-Parenting Dynamics When you share custody with a high-conflict co-parent, conversations can feel like...

Divorce is already a significant transition for children, but when a parent frequently introduces new partners into their lives, the...

Money is one of the biggest stressors in many households, and whether parents realize it or not, their anxieties around finances don’t...

Mediation can be a challenging process when dealing with a coercive co-parent who thrives on manipulation, control, and distorting...

Divorce can be difficult under any circumstances, but when one parent engages in coercive control, it becomes an ongoing battle rather...

Children caught in high-conflict co-parenting situations often experience emotional manipulation, coercion, and even outright abuse at...

Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but when one parent becomes coercive and emotionally manipulative, the burden often falls...

Co-parenting should be about cooperation, respect, and prioritizing the well-being of the child. However, in cases of coercive...

Coercive co-parents often exhibit behaviors and defense mechanisms that reflect their inner deficiencies. These patterns can be...

Family courts are often viewed as protectors of children’s best interests. Yet, despite their good intentions, they sometimes get it...

Have you ever noticed how children seem to transform  depending on which parent’s home they’re in? In high-conflict co-parenting...

Co-parenting with a high-conflict individual can feel like you’re always on the defense. Their accusations, shifting narratives, and...

All-or-nothing thinking, also known as black-and-white thinking, is a cognitive distortion where people view situations in extremes. It’s...

When it comes to parenting after a separation or divorce, the focus should always be on what’s best for the children and their rights.

When divorcing a high-conflict co-parent (HCCP) they may continue harm you through the weaponization of the children. Many times they do...

Dealing with a coercive ex can be a draining and deeply emotional experience. They often manipulate through subtle means, leaving you...

Emotional manipulation by a co-parent can be harmful to children and can create a toxic environment. Here are some signs that a co-parent...

In the shadows of homes where coercive control reigns, children often become the unseen victims of a silent and insidious form of abuse....