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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


Psychological Strategy Questions to Use with a Coercive Co-Parent in Mediation
Mediation can be a challenging process when dealing with a coercive co-parent who thrives on manipulation, control, and distorting...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


The Hidden Burden: How Parentification Affects Children of Coercive Parents After Divorce
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but when one parent becomes coercive and emotionally manipulative, the burden often falls...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


The Hidden Dangers of Bribing Your Children: Why Money, Toys, and Trips Aren't the Path to Positive Parenting
In an effort to keep peace, encourage good behavior, or be the favorite parent in a tumultuous co-parenting dynamic some parents turn to...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


Loyalty Binds in Co-Parenting: How High-Conflict Co-Parents Trap Children in Emotional Conflict
In high-conflict co-parenting situations, children are often caught in the middle of their parents’ disputes, leading to complex...

Jan & Jillian
4 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


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


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...

Jan & Jillian
2 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


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


8 Common Co-Parenting Issues You May Be Experiencing With Your Ex
Whether you have been co-parenting with your ex for some time or recently started, you may have experienced some of these common...

Jan & Jillian
5 min read
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