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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


5 Reasons A Child Is Emotional With Their Protective Parent
It's well-known children caught in the middle of a distressing divorce are going to have emotional and behavioral responses to the change...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


How To Protect Your Child from Becoming a Pseudo-Spouse
Co-parenting can be a challenging journey, especially when it involves a high-conflict ex-partner. In such situations, the risk of one...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


What Matters Most In Mediation: Showing Stability and Consistency for Your Child
In the world of two homes, children often crave stability and consistency as their foundational safe place. As a parent, providing these...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


Breaking Free From Enmeshment and Rebuilding Family Dynamics
Family is often considered the cornerstone of our lives, a source of support, love, and understanding. However, not all families function...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


Why Neglecting Child Activities Leaves Lasting Consequences
Is your co-parent neglecting the kids’ activities? Do they often put their needs before the kids and claim they can do what they want...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


Dating After Divorce: Setting Boundaries With Your Coparent And For The Kids' Well-Being
Many times when going through divorce, if a co-parent has an inferiority complex they will begin dating immediately to fulfill their...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


What Does It Mean To Gaslight (And How To Respond To Your Coparent)
When someone attempts to gaslight you, this refers to a manipulative tactic where they deliberately distort or deny your perception of...

Jan & Jillian
3 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


Why “Winning” Isn’t Worth It With A High-Conflict Co-Parent
When parents are unable to come to a mutual agreement regarding their children's upbringing, they may find themselves in court to settle...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
1 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
4 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


5 Signs You Need A Step-Up Parenting Plan
The majority of parents won’t hesitate to speak up if their children are at risk when it comes to spending time with the other parent....

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3 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 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...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


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...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read
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