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Just Say Something Podcast, Episode #4

In this episode of the Just Say Something podcast, Lynn Hooper, the parenting coordinator at Just Say Something, joins Phillip Clark to discuss the transparenting program offered by the organization. Lynn has been with the organization for 27 years and has been crucial in building their parenting programs. She is passionate about helping parents and has dedicated her career to supporting and guiding families going through major life changes, such as divorce. She is an expert in transparenting and has developed a one-day class to help parents navigate the challenges of co-parenting and ensure the well-being of their children. Phillip Clark is the CEO/Executive Director of the Just Say Something organization and podcast host.

Transparenting is a one-day class designed to help parents going through major life changes, such as divorce, to navigate the challenges of co-parenting and ensure the well-being of their children. Lynn shares insights into the impact of divorce on children and the importance of developing co-parenting skills. Lynn says, “Our families are facing so many issues, and our kids are facing so many issues these days that it seems like they just keep piling up and piling up.

She emphasizes to Phillip the need for parents to prioritize their children's needs over their conflicts. Lynn provides practical strategies for creating a stable and supportive environment for children during change. Lynn shares the challenges she encounters like this, “When you hate your spouse more than you love your children, wow." Lynn continues talking with Phillip about the program by explaining that the transparency program aims to equip parents with the necessary skills to help their children adjust and thrive in the face of significant life changes.

Key Takeaways:

• The program focuses on equipping parents with the skills to prioritize their children's needs and create a stable and supportive environment during times of change.
• Divorce can have a significant impact on children, and parents must understand how their actions and conflicts can affect their children's well-being.
• Young children tend to bounce back more quickly from divorce, while older children may struggle with accepting new family dynamics, such as stepparents.
• Transparenting aims to help parents develop co-parenting skills that will enable their children to have as normal a life as possible despite the changes in their family structure.

For more information, please visit us at www.justsaysomethingsc.org or please contact us at (864)467-4090.

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