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How Coercive Co-Parents Fracture the Parent-Child Bond: Understanding the Psychology Behind the Behavior
Co-parenting is challenging even under the best circumstances. But when one parent engages in coercive behavior, the relationship between...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


Why the Coercive Co-Parent Tries to Exhaust You and What You Can Do About It
One of the most insidious tactics in coercive co-parenting isn't the yelling or the court threats, it’s exhaustion. Emotional, mental,...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


Communication with a Coercive Coparent: You’re Not Overreacting. You’re Responding to Repetition.
If you've ever found yourself spiraling after a co-parent's passive-aggressive message, manipulative gesture, or subtle sabotage, only to...

Jan & Jillian
5 min read


What Coercive Control Looks Like After Custody Orders Are in Place
The courtroom may go quiet, but the coercion doesn’t end. It simply evolves. Many believe that once a judge signs off on custody...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


Why A Coercive Co-Parent Is In Competition With The Healthy Parent
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.

Jan & Jillian
2 min read


When a Child Becomes the Messenger: How Triangulation Disrupts Co-Parenting
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...

Jan & Jillian
3 min read


The Devastating Impact of a Revolving Door of New Partners on Children
Divorce is already a significant transition for children, but when a parent frequently introduces new partners into their lives, the...

Jan & Jillian
4 min read


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


Validating Your Child When They Share Abuse or Coercion from a Coercive Co-Parent
Children caught in high-conflict co-parenting situations often experience emotional manipulation, coercion, and even outright abuse at...

Jan & Jillian
4 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


How Constantly Playing Defense Keeps a High-Conflict Co-Parent in Control (How to Break the Cycle)
Co-parenting with a high-conflict individual can feel like you’re always on the defense. Their accusations, shifting narratives, and...

Jan & Jillian
2 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


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


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


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...

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
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