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Coparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#159 - 8 Discipline Mistakes That Can Land You in CourtLet us hear from you!Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-miVOo1A5NwDiscipline done wrong can destroy your relationship with your child—and even land you in court. In this episode, we break down 8 common discipline mistakes that cost parents not only thousands in legal fees but also the trust of their children and coparents.Whether you're going through a custody battle, coparenting after separation, or just trying to raise emotionally healthy kids, this video gives you actionable insights to parent wisely—without risking your legal standing or y...2025-05-1216 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#157 - 8 Reasons Not to Mindread Your CoparentLet us hear from you!Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/wtOVdWh5RLQAre you tired of unnecessary conflicts and misunderstandings with your coparent? Mindreading can be a major relationship killer, including your coparenting relationship. In this episode, we talk about 8 key reasons why you should never try to mindread your coparent. From avoiding miscommunication to promoting a healthier coparenting dynamic, we discuss the benefits of not assuming what's on your coparent's mind. Watch until the end to learn how to improve your coparenting relationship and create a more positive environment for your c...2025-04-2811 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#152 - How to Understand Your Child's Window of ToleranceLet us hear from you!Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/XYotWpy3HW4Why do kids suddenly explode with emotion—or completely shut down? In this episode, we look at how Dr. Dan Siegel’s Window of Tolerance model helps us understand emotional regulation in children.Learn:- What causes kids to "flip their lid"- How to spot hyper- and hypo-arousal- Practical tools to bring your child back into their window of tolerance- How to expand your child's window of tolerancePerfe...2025-03-2411 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#150 - Hierarchy of Needs for Kids in Two HomesLet us hear from you!Coparenting is challenging, but what truly matters for your child's well-being? In this video, we break down Dr. Emery’s adaptation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for children in two homes. We’ll discuss what matters more than simply having two parents and how you can create the best possible environment for your child—even after separation or divorce.🔹 Learn why one good parent is more important than two conflicted ones🔹 Understand the biggest risk factors for children in co-parenting situations🔹 Discover how to minimize conflict and support your chil...2025-03-1011 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#148 - Unclassifiable - The Kids Who Changed Attachment TheoryLet us hear from you!Have you ever wondered about kids whose behaviors don't neatly fit into traditional attachment theory categories? Those are the "unclassifiable" children first observed by Mary Ainsworth during her "Strange Situation" tests. This video looks at how these unclassifiable reactions led researcher Mary Main to identify a new attachment style known as "disorganized attachment."For more resources and in-depth courses visit www.coparentacademy.com.Have questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you! Send them to ron@coparentacademy.com.2025-02-2415 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#147 - How Your Child Sees You: The Hidden Blueprint for Their FutureLet us hear from you!Have you ever wondered how your child truly sees you—not just on the surface, but deep down? The way you interact with them forms their inner working model—a blueprint that shapes their future relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being.In this video, we break down:✅ How early experiences shape attachment and trust✅ The impact of secure vs. insecure attachment styles✅ Parenting habits that foster emotional security✅ Practical strategies to help your child build confidence and resilienceYour parenting choices today shape how your chi...2025-02-1715 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#146 - How to Tell If You Have a Secure Relationship With Your ChildLet us hear from you!Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/YwBdKE9cSOUDo you ever worry about whether your child feels secure with you—or with your coparent? You're not alone. While there isn’t a simple questionnaire to measure a child's sense of security, attachment theory provides valuable insights into how children form relationships with their caregivers.In this episode, we discuss the Strange Situation—a groundbreaking assessment developed by Mary Ainsworth to evaluate a child's attachment style. We break down what different attachment styles reveal about the parent-child relatio...2025-02-1016 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#145 - How Responsive Parenting Shapes a Child’s AttachmentLet us hear from you!Attachment isn’t just about emotions—it’s a survival strategy wired into our DNA. From the moment we’re born, we rely on our caregivers to shape how we connect with the world. But how does this work? And what happens when those connections break down?* Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/7ecu1EYplTU?si=Qvaw4zrCHd4xYpri) In this episode, we discuss: Why attachment is a survival mechanism, not just a bond.How parents shape their child’s emotional se...2025-02-0416 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#144 - How Do Genetics and Stress Shape Your Baby’s Brain?Let us hear from you!Your baby’s brain develops at an astonishing rate during the first two years of life, and two powerful forces are at play: genetics and experiences. We discuss how these factors work together to shape your baby’s brain architecture and how toxic stress can disrupt this delicate process.Learn the science behind brain development and find out why to protect your baby from the harmful effects of stress.Topics Covered:- The role of genetics and experiences in brain development- How toxic stress affe...2025-01-2713 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#140 - Final Replay - College Financial Planning for Parents - Part 2Let us hear from you!This week is the last in our holiday replay series.  Next week, I'll introduce our new series on the development of children's emotional brain, attachment, and what that all means for coparents.  The replay this week is part 2 of our conversation with Brad Baldridge.Brad Baldridge, CFP®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late-stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies.In this conv...2024-12-3045 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#136 - Replay - Interview with Justin and Alexis Black: Redefining NormalLet us hear from you!This episode is a replay of our first ever shared podcast.  Linda and I sit down with an amazing couple, Justin and Alexis Black.  Listen to Justin's podcast, ROSE from Concrete:  ROSE From Concrete (buzzsprout.com)Justin and Alexis are the authors of Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovering Healing, Happiness, and Love.Their book is a powerful memoir that takes the reader through their harrowing childhood experiences, which included abuse, neglect, and years in the foster system.  More importantly, however, their book deta...2024-12-021h 03Coparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#131 - Series Break - High Conflict Communication ReplayLet us hear from you!In this one-episode break from our current series on Separation Anxiety in children, we replay one of our most popular episodes from 2023. Linda and I discuss a Redit post in which a mother asks for advice about how to communicate with her high conflict coparent. Next week we'll return to our series with an episode defining and describing separation anxiety, particularly in children living in two homes.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.comTo see ou...2024-10-2819 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#109 - Linda's Goodbye EpisodeLet us hear from you!In this episode, we say goodbye to Linda as the weekly cohost. I (Ron) will continue the podcast with a different format beginning June 3, 2024. I can't express how much I've learned from Linda and have grown as a person from the time I've spent with her. She's the absolute best and I can't wait for her to come back to the show periodically as a guest.As a side note, in editing the podcast for release I noticed that I was dropping my "r"s.  When I was y...2024-04-2209 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#102 - Beginning the Divorce Process with ChildrenLet us hear from you!In this episode, we begin a companion series to a course we are creating for new parents beginning the divorce or paternity process in Oklahoma. This first episode starts with a discussion about the procedural process. Then, Linda gives her thoughts about what parents should know about talking to the children about the process. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.2024-03-0420 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#100 - Conversation with Louisiana Therapist Connie LeBlanc - Part 1Let us hear from you!This week we're joined Connie LeBlanc, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LFMT.  Connie has decades of experience helping families in Louisiana.  She's also Linda's very best friend. In this episode, we discuss some of the differences in family court procedures in Louisa, Oklahoma, and Virginia. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.2024-02-1920 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#85 - Mom Concerned that Child Always Talks About DadLet us hear from you!In this second of four Reddit post weeks we have a Mom who concerned that her child seems focused on Dad and wonders if she's falling short. In three weeks we'll begin our next series, in which we cover coparenting and domestic violence.  If you would like to participate in our domestic violence series as a guest, please contact us and let us know. We are interested in all perspectives and backgrounds for our conversations.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at...2023-11-0615 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#84 - Coparenting Suffering after Dad RemarriedLet us hear from you!For the next four weeks, we'll be discussing some Reddit posts as we work on our next series, which will cover coparenting and domestic violence.In this week's episode, a Mom asks for advice after Dad remarried and their coparenting relationship quickly went from awesome to awful. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.2023-10-3016 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#83 - How to Answer Your Child's Questions about Custody IssuesLet us hear from you!This is episode five in a five-part series on how to communicate better with your child.  In this episode, we discuss how to answer your child's questions about custody and visitation issues. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.2023-10-2337 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#82 - The Four Parenting TypesLet us hear from you!This is episode four in a five-part series on how to communicate better with your child.  In this episode, we discuss the four basic parenting types. Which type sounds most like you? Next week, we'll talk about if, how, and when to have difficult divorce and separation conversations with your child. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.2023-10-1624 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#81 - Why You Can't Be So Sure About What Your Child is Telling YouLet us hear from you!This is episode three in a five-part series on how to communicate better with your child.  In this episode, we discuss children's acquisition and integration of language at various ages and how that process affects your communication with your child. Next week, we'll talk about the four basic parenting types and how they affect your communication with your child. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit copar...2023-10-0935 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#80 - How to Communicate Better with Your Child - Part 2Let us hear from you!This is episode two in a five-part series on how to communicate better with your child.  In this episode, we continue with Erik Erickson's stages of psychosocial development, beginning with school-age children. Next week, we'll talk about how children acquire and integrate language, and what that process means for how you communicate with them as they progress through the developmental stages.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be...2023-10-0236 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#79 - How to Communicate Better with Your Child - Part 1Let us hear from you!This episode begins a five-part series on how to communicate better with your child.  In this episode, we start by introducing Erik Erickson's stages of psychosocial development to better understand your child's developmental needs at various ages.Next week we'll continue with Erik Erickson's stages of psychosocial development, beginning with school-age children.  Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.2023-09-2532 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#78 - Children's Stress and Coping Mechanisms During Separation and Divorce - Part 4Let us hear from you!This episode is the last in a four-part series on the stress children feel during separation and divorce and the coping mechanisms available to them.In this episode, we start out discussion about coping mechanisms available to children.These episodes are based on the Children's Stress Scale used by Linda for years as part of her work with children.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you ca...2023-09-1827 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#77 - Children's Stress and Coping Mechanisms During Separation and Divorce - Part 3Let us hear from you!This episode is our third in a four-part series on the stress children feel during separation and divorce and the coping mechanisms available to them.In this episode, we start out discussion about coping mechanisms available to children.These episodes are based on the Children's Stress Scale used by Linda for years as part of her work with children.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you ca...2023-09-1129 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#76 - Children's Stress and Coping Mechanisms During Separation and Divorce - Part 2Let us hear from you!This episode is our second in a four-part series on the stress children feel during separation and divorce and the coping mechanisms available to them.In this episode, we continue to discuss the various stress factors affecting children. In Episodes 77 and 78, we'll discuss the coping mechanisms available to children.These episodes are based on the Children's Stress Scale used by Linda for years as part of her work with children.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@c...2023-09-0424 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#75 - Children's Stress and Coping Mechanisms During Separation and Divorce - Part 1Let us hear from you!In this episode we begin a four-part series on the stress children feel during separation and divorce and the coping mechanisms available to them.In Episodes 75 and 76, we'll discuss the various stress factors affecting children. In Episodes 77 and 78, we'll discuss the coping mechanisms available to children. These episodes are based on the Children's Stress Scale used by Linda for years as part of her work with children. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To le...2023-08-2830 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#74 - College Financial Planning for Coparents - Part 2Let us hear from you!This week we conclude our two-episode conversation with Brad Baldridge.Brad Baldridge, CFP®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late-stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies. In this conversation, we dig into the details of what coparents should be considering in funding their child's college education, whether college is years away or started last year. Linda and I were blown away by all we di...2023-08-2143 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#73 - College Financial Planning for Coparents with Brad BaldridgeLet us hear from you!This week we begin a two-episode conversation with Brad Baldridge.Brad Baldridge, CFP®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late-stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies.  In this conversation, we discuss the difficult situation of college funding during and after a divorce, starting with the foundational information any parent needs to know when planning for the financial realities of their child's college education.  ...2023-08-1436 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#72 - What is a Guardian ad Litem? - a Conversation with Keith Jones - Part 2Let us hear from you!This week, we conclude our conversation with attorney and Guardian ad Litem Keith Jones. In this episode we discuss the Guardian ad Litem report, participation in mediation, and participation in trial as an expert witness.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.2023-08-0725 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#71 - What is a Guardian ad Litem? - a Conversation with Keith Jones - Part 1Let us hear from you!This week we begin a two-episode conversation with attorney and Guardian ad Litem Keith Jones. Keith has nearly 30 years' experience as an attorney and Guardian ad Litem and was kind enough to share his experience and expertise with us. This week's episode is an introduction to the concept of a Guardian ad Litem, including what one is, when one is appointed, how they conduct their investigation, and how they are paid. In next week's episode, we conclude our conversation with Keith as we discuss the Guardian ad Litem...2023-07-3145 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#70 - Extended Forensic Evaluations with Jaime Vogt - Part 2 of 2Let us hear from you!This week we conclude our conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Jaime Vogt about Extended Forensic Evaluations (EFE). In this episode, Jaime discusses in detail the process she uses to conduct an EFE.Jaime is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oklahoma. She has conducted over 3,000 forensic interviews of children for frontline investigations. Prior to starting her private practice she began her work with children as a therapist with Family and Children's Services in the Family Sexual Abuse Treatment Program .  She later became the Children's Services Director an...2023-07-2422 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#69 - Extended Forensic Evaluations with Jaime Vogt - Part 1 of 2Let us hear from you!This week we are thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with Jaime Vogt for the first part in a two-part series on extended forensic evaluations. Jaime is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Oklahoma. She has conducted over 3,000 forensic interviews of children for frontline investigations. Prior to starting her private practice she began her work with children as a therapist with Family and Children's Services in the Family Sexual Abuse Treatment Program .  She later became the Children's Services Director and Forensic Interviewer for the Chi...2023-07-1733 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#68 - Reconciliation Counseling - Risk, Dangers, and Thoughts for the Custodial ParentLet us hear from you!This is third of three episodes focused on reconciliation counseling. In this episode, we discuss the risks and rewards of reconciliation counseling, as well as some thoughts for the custodial parent.   After listening to this episode, you'll know what to expect if you or someone in your family is going through reconciliation counseling.  To do a much deeper dive into the concept and practicalities of reconciliation counseling, take our Reconciliation Counseling course at coparentacademy.com.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please emai...2023-07-1031 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#67 - Reconciliation Counseling - the ProcessLet us hear from you!This is the second of three episodes focused on reconciliation counseling. In this episode, we discuss the process of reconciliation counseling.  After listening to this episode, you'll know what to expect if you or someone in your family is going through reconciliation counseling.  To do a much deeper dive into the concept and practicalities of reconciliation counseling, take our Reconciliation Counseling course at coparentacademy.com.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.Thanks for listening!  If you h...2023-07-0327 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#66 - Introduction to Reconciliation CounselingLet us hear from you!This is the first of three episodes focused on reconciliation counseling. In this episode, we discuss what reconciliation counseling is, when it is appropriate, and when it is inappropriate.   To do a much deeper dive into the concept and practicalities of reconciliation counseling, take our Reconciliation Counseling course at coparentacademy.com. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.2023-06-2635 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#65 - Dad Not Helping with HomeworkLet us hear from you!Mom is frustrated that Dad won't help their young child with homework. What should she do about her concerns? Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.  In this podcast we reference our coparenting principles that are the foundation of our Coparent Academy approach. You can learn more about our coparenting principles in our Foundations 1 - Principles course at coparentacademy.com.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.2023-06-1924 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#64 - High Conflict CommunicationLet us hear from you!Mom has a high conflict coparent who is rude and mean in his communication with her. Mom feels anxious about communicating with Dad and asks for advice on how to deal with her high conflict coparent.Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.  Our Foundations Bundle at Coparent Academy can help you deal with a high conflict coparent by learning important coparenting principles, 7 keys to good communication, and our conflict management protocol.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please em...2023-06-1218 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#63 - What to Call Mom's House and Dad's House?Let us hear from you!What should a child call each parent's house? is there anything wrong with saying "Mom's house" or "Dad's house"? What does it mean if a child call's one parent's house "home", but not the other?Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.  This episode discusses stepfamily dynamics. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.2023-06-0525 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#62 - Extreme Dad GuiltLet us hear from you!A Dad feels extreme guilt because of how he's been handling his frustration with his 8-year-old daughter. But does he really?Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.  This episode discusses stepfamily dynamics. If you would like to learn more about how to build a successful stepfamily, try our Success Stepfamilies course at Coparent  Academy. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.2023-05-2920 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#61 - Mom Showing Child Only Part of Her Texts with DadLet us hear from you!A mom is showing her 10-year-old son only Dad's side of their text communication - especially when he's not being as nice as he should be. Should Dad show the child all of the text messages and tell him that his mom is a liar?Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.2023-05-2223 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#60 - Changing Child's SchoolLet us hear from you!A Mom has heard from her eight-year-old child that Dad is going to move and maybe change the child's school.  What should she consider in deciding whether to take the matter back to court?Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.2023-05-1515 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#59 - Manipulating the Child's Therapist?Let us hear from you!Mom thinks that Dad is trying to manipulate their child's therapist. Linda and Ron discuss what boundaries should be set by treating professionals or the courts when coparents bring their conflict to the professional's office. Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen.2023-05-0816 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#58 - Children Stating a Custodial PreferenceLet us hear from you!Linda and Ron discuss the complex issue of whether and when a child should tell a judge which parent they would prefer to live with.  Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher. or wherever you listen.2023-05-0127 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#57 - Conversation with Therapist Jayden FreemanLet us hear from you!In this episode with have a conversation with therapist Jayden Freeman of the Therapy Connections podcast. (Therapy Connections - YouTube). In this conversation, we discuss how conflict in coparenting affects children and how Jayden is an example of the good that can happen when parents coparent well. Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on...2023-04-2448 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#56 - Making Your Child Say They Love YouLet us hear from you!Should a parent force their child to express affection for them? In this episode, we discuss the implications of forcing your child to tell you that they love you.   Spoiler:  don't do it.Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher. or wherever you listen.2023-04-1724 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#55 - Parental Alienation as Domestic AbuseLet us hear from you!In this 13th and final episode of our Parental Alienation season we discuss parental alienation as domestic violence.In this episode, we refer to the Duluth Power and Control Wheel. Our research material for this episode comes from Professor Jennifar Harman and colleagues. Learn more about Professor Harman.Next week, in our final episode of the parental alienation season, we'll discuss parental alienation as both domestic and child abuse. Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks f...2023-04-1048 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#54 - How to Help the Child and the Targeted ParentLet us hear from you!In this 12th episode of our Parental Alienation season we discuss how to help alienated children and the targeted parent.Next week, in our final episode of the parental alienation season, we'll discuss parental alienation as both domestic and child abuse. Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, St...2023-04-0354 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#53 - How to Cope as the Targeted ParentLet us hear from you!In this 11th episode of our Parental Alienation season we are joined by Clint, an alienated father, to discuss how he has learned to cope as the targeted parent in the face of protracted alienation. In the following weeks as we wind down our parental alienation season we'll cover our final two topics, which are: how to help alienated children and their parents;parental alienation as both domestic and child abuseVisit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles. Courses discussed in the episode we...2023-03-271h 02Coparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#52 - Effects of Alienation on Children and Targeted ParentsLet us hear from you!In this 10th episode of our Parental Alienation season we discuss the effects of alienation on children and the targeted parent. As we wind down our parental alienation season we'll cover our final topics, which include: how to help alienated children and their parents;controversy surrounding parental alienation syndrome; andparental alienation as both domestic and child abuseVisit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.2023-03-2033 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#51 - 17 Strategies of Alienating Parents - Part 4Let us hear from you!In this 9th episode of our Parental Alienation season, we continue and conclude our discussion of the 17 strategies typically used by alienating parents. In this episode, we work through numbers 13, 14, 15, and 16 of the following 17 strategies:  BadmouthingLimiting ContactInterfering with CommunicationInterfering with Symbolic CommunicationWithdrawal of LoveTelling Child Targeted Parent Does Not Love Him or HerForcing Child to ChooseCreating the Impression that the Targeted Parent is DangerousConfiding in ChildForcing Child to Reject Targeted ParentAsking Child to Spy on Targeted ParentAsking Child to Keep Secrets from Targeted ParentReferring to Targeted Parent by First N...2023-03-1344 minCoparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#50 - Conversation with an Alienated Father - Part 2Let us hear from you!In this 8th episode of our Parental Alienation season, we continue our conversation with a father named Clint who believes he has been the target of parental alienation.  This is the second in a two-part conversation with Clint. In this episode, we learn more about some of the strategies of alienation he believes have been used against and how his children have been affected by the conflict.  Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comm...2023-03-061h 03Coparent Academy PodcastCoparent Academy Podcast#49 - Conversation with an Alienated Father - Part 1Let us hear from you!In this 7th episode of our Parental Alienation season, we take a break from our work through the academic literature to talk with a father named Clint who believes he has been the target of parental alienation.  This is the first of a two-part conversation with Clint. In this episode, we learn about Clint and some of the details of his struggle against parental alienation. Visit coparentacademy.com to see all available courses and discounted course bundles.Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or con...2023-02-2748 min