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The Hidden Wounds: How Children Internalize Financial Stress and the Deep Psychological Impact
Money is one of the biggest stressors in many households, and whether parents realize it or not, their anxieties around finances don’t...

Jan & Jillian
2 min read


Subtle Signs of Coercive Control in High-Conflict Divorce
Divorce can be difficult under any circumstances, but when one parent engages in coercive control, it becomes an ongoing battle rather...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


Children’s Behavior Reflects Their Environment: A Tale of Two Homes
Have you ever noticed how children seem to transform  depending on which parent’s home they’re in? In high-conflict co-parenting...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


Communicating Collaboratively with a Narcissist: 5 Essential Tips for Holding Boundaries
Communicating with a coparent who is coercive can be challenging. Their tendency to dominate conversations, disregard for the children’s...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


Recognizing Signs of Instability in a Co-Parent
Co-parenting can be a struggle when one parent is unable to provide stability, security and love following a separation or divorce....

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


Positioning Coercive Control Evidence Against a High Conflict Co-Parent in Family Court
Divorce proceedings involving a high-conflict co-parent can be incredibly challenging, particularly when coercive control dynamics are at...

Jan & Jillian
2 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
6 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


5 Tips To Taking Back Your Power After An Abusive Relationship
Are you a parent who is trying to rebuild your life after an abusive relationship? If so, you're not alone. Abuse can take many forms –...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
6 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


How To Respond To An Ex’s Narcissistic Attacks
Divorcing a narcissist can be emotionally, psychologically, and financially taxing. They will find anything they can think of to trigger...

Jan & Jillian
5 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


What To Do When The Kids Share About Their Other Home(when to assess further)
Navigating two homes isn’t always easy for children. What they may be used to in your home may not always be the same in the other house....

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


Five Healthy Habits For Improving Your Co-Parenting Relationship
The co-parenting transitional phase can take some time to adjust to, especially if you have been in an unhealthy marriage. Trying to...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


How To Disarm The Narcissist Coparent
Are you co-parenting with a narcissist? It can be a challenging experience because of how narcissists manipulate and make you feel....

Jan & Jillian
4 min read
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