Co-Parent Dilemmas

Listener Ashley is frustrated by both her husband and her co-parent. She frequently finds herself caught between them, and none of it is helpful to her 12-year-old son. Diane & Rick explore the difficulties of navigating this  dilemma, and discuss both sides of the equation.WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, and other documents discussed on the podcast. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseCLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick respond to a listener’s question about withholding parenting time due to a history of domestic violence and continued toxicity in their other home. What are the steps to determine safety issues? How do parents balance protecting children with the risk of being accused of parental alienation? The co-hosts break it down. WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, and other documents discussed on the podcast. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseCLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift fSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane and Rick answer listener Carlos’ question about the confusing paragraph in his parenting plan regarding the summer schedule. His co-parent is attempting to manipulate the schedule to get more time than the plan intends. The hosts discuss alternative ways to structure a plan like this and the importance of minimizing conflict for the children so they can enjoy their summer vacation. WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, and other documents discussed on the podcast. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseCLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Listener Colleen wants to stop communicating with her co-parent so she can get emotional relief. Diane & Rick revisit the importance of following the structured email protocol and talk about the pitfalls of going silent or ignoring the impossible co-parent. WE HAVE A NEW RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, and other documents discussed on out podcast. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseCLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOWSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick address Zachary’s question about how to get his co-parent to stop bringing her toxic boyfriend to the children’s activities. He worries the children will get in the middle of the conflict. They discuss the purpose of setting a boundary is for proactive self-protection, not to manage the other parent’s behavior. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour, beginning March 6th. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseWe'll do this through May, but if attendance remains constant, we'll continue through he summer. Just CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. Hope to see you on Wednesdays this Spring!If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick address listener Danny’s question about the top three issues facing high-conflict parents and how to resolve them. The hosts discuss the fact that the issues are not the problem, but what lies underneath them, such as the fears and threats that drive the conflict. They explore the idea that some conflicts are not worth fighting for if the feared outcome is merely possible, but not probable. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour, beginning March 6th. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseWe'll do this through May, but if attendance remains constant, we'll continue through he summer. Just CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. Hope to see you on Wednesdays this Spring!If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is alsoSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Shawn asks a question about how to help her 19-year-old daughter repair her relationship with her father. Diane & Rick discuss the importance of acting parental no matter how old the child is. The discuss the daughter’s dilemma of not only competing for her father’s time, but dealing with the fact he married someone close to her age. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour, beginning March 6th. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseWe'll do this through May, but if attendance remains constant, we'll continue through he summer. Just CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. Hope to see you on Wednesdays this Spring!If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Sometimes approaching your court case without an attorney can leave you vulnerable and without all the information you need to make good decisions. Diane & Rick explore a listener’s frustrations about her parenting plan language and how things may have been different if she had not run out of money and had to act pro se. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour, beginning March 6th. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseWe'll do this through May, but if attendance remains constant, we'll continue through he summer. Just CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. Hope to see you on Wednesdays this Spring!If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick answer listener Ryan’s question about which therapist he and his co-parent should choose for their daughter. The one nearest dad or mom? What really matters? Is it possible to have a “harmonious” discussion, as their parenting plan orders them to do? You might be surprised by their answers. CLICK HERE to access the paragraph about Final Decision Making mentioned in this episode. We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour, beginning March 6th. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseWe'll do this through May, but if attendance remains constant, we'll continue through he summer. Just CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. Hope to see you on Wednesdays this Spring!If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). ThisSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick discuss the mental health issues that are connected to someone with an extremely self-focused personality disorder, also known as a Narcissist. They differentiate the clinical information from what is promoted on social media and help listeners to determine how to respond to a narcissistic co-parent with good boundaries and not as a victim.We are excited to announce a new benefit for listeners who become Patreon VIPs (for only $10/month)! Diane will be hosting support groups online every Wednesday at noon (EST) for an hour, beginning March 6th. You can come to one or come to all. Each week of the month will focus on a different subject:1st Wednesday of each month: Staying Grounded in the Midst of Parental Alienation2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and AbuseWe'll do this through May, but if attendance remains constant, we'll continue through he summer. Just CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. Hope to see you on Wednesdays this Spring!If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick explore the phenomenon of children engaging in  “gaslighting” as a strategy to either survive their parents’ conflict or to manipulate a parent to get what they want. Is it a learned behavior from an alienating parent, or is it part of something deeper? The hosts break it down. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com. To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. Those who are Patreon VIPs get resources like these for free upon release, so consider supporting the show so you can get these perks, but more importantly, so we can continue offering the best advice in the business, to the world, for FREE!You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW! CLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission to expose family court injustices!Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Listener Heather shares a paragraph from her parenting plan entitled “Special Considerations”. Diane& Rick explore how you can go too far in trying to explain an abstract phrase and find yourself right back into the conflict that prompted the language to begin with! Ultimately, they settle on the simple concept of doing what is right without expecting reciprocation, which always benefits the child.  This episode is sponsored by SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com. The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. You’ll find instructions about the DRAGON method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!Those who were Patreon VIPs get resources like these for free upon release, so consider supporting the show so you can get these perks, but more importantly, so we can continue offering the best advice in the business, to the world, for FREE!Have a co-parentSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick address listener Shary’s dilemma about parenting time with an infant. How much does the co-parent relationship determine the best schedule? The hosts break it down, as well as discuss the similarities between toddlers and teens when it comes to co-parenting issues. This episode is sponsored by SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com. BE FIRST in line for individual co-parent coaching, being launched by CNFC this year. Just fill out the info form to get on the pre-registration list! To learn more about the Center for Navigating Family Change, go to: CNFC.org. FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. You’ll find instructions about this method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!Those who were Patreon VIPs get resources like these for free upon release, so Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

In another episode in the parenting plan disaster series, Diane & Rick review Camile’s parenting plan language about 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends. They discuss the problems with wording that seems fair in its attempt, but destined to create all kinds of unnecessary conflict. They provide a definition of “good faith” that would confuse the most astute legal scholar. Diane also shares her “Five Parenting Plan Commandments”. This episode is sponsored by SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com. BE FIRST in line for individual co-parent coaching, being launched by CNFC this year. Just fill out the info form to get on the pre-registration list! To learn more about the Center for Navigating Family Change, go to: CNFC.org. FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. You’ll find instructions about this method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace FoundationSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Listener Michael shares his problematic parenting plan language about birthday parties with Diane & Rick. They discuss not only the problem with the wording, but what really matters to the child — the one being honored by the celebrations. The hosts warn against creating language to manage co-parent conflict at the expense of the child. This episode is sponsored by SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com. BE FIRST in line for individual co-parent coaching, being launched by CNFC this year. Just fill out the info form to get on the pre-registration list! To learn more about the Center for Navigating Family Change, go to: CNFC.org. FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. You’ll find instructions about this method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!Those who were Patreon VIPs get resoSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick address a listener’s question about the meaning of dinner  in his parenting plan. They discuss how some co-parents go to great lengths to misinterpret parenting plan language to interfere with the other parent’s time with the children. Discussed are ways to avoid these common traps and the unrealistic fears parents can have when their co-parent makes baseless threats about parenting plan language. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com. BE FIRST in line for individual co-parent coaching, being launched by CNFC this year. Just fill out the info form to get on the pre-registration list! To learn more about the Center for Navigating Family Change, go to: CNFC.org. FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. You’ll find instructions about this method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!Those who were Patreon VIPs get resources like these for free upon release, so Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Listener Colleen writes to get advice on how to manage her emotions and not answer her co-parent’s lying emails and texts. Diane & Rick discuss the importance of becoming desensitized to the other parent’s trigger attempts. As well as practice resisting the temptation to respond as a coping skill for the anxiety. Also discussed are strategies to begin the desensitization process. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com. BE FIRST in line for individual co-parent coaching, being launched this year . Just fill out the info form to get on the pre-registration list! To learn more about the Center for Navigating Family Change, go to: CNFC.org. FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. You’ll find instructions about this method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!Those who were Patreon VIPs get resources like these for free upon release, so consider supporting the showSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane and Rick look at a conflict that on the surface might seem easy to resolve for the Non-Impossible parent. But upon further exploration, they unpack long-lasting consequences to giving in to a child’s request to stay away from school events and activities. They also discuss a new segment that will be added to the show to look at problematic parenting plan language. If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review,  email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com. BE FIRST in line for individual co-parent coaching, being launched by CNFC this fall. Just fill out the info form to get on the pre-registration list! To learn more about the Center for Navigating Family Change, go to: CNFC.org. FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. You’ll find instructions about this method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!Those who were Patreon VIPs get resources like these for free upon release, so consider supporting the showSupport the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Diane & Rick address Trudy’s email that asks the question, “Is it too late for me?” They discuss strategies to help a 15-year-old stuck in the crossfire of his parents’ conflict - ABOUT HIM! They also tackle the tough dilemma of the effectiveness of fighting for custody when that may be playing right into the narcissist’s playbook. Additionally, can Trudy’s son forgive her for the mistakes she’s made? Listen and find out!BE FIRST in line for individual co-parent coaching, being launched by CNFC this fall. Just fill out the info form to get on the pre-registration list! To learn more about the Center for Navigating Family Change, go to: CNFC.org. FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. You’ll find instructions about this method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!Those who were Patreon VIPs get resources like these for free upon release, so consider supporting the show so you can get these perks, but more importantly, so we can continue offering the best advice in the business, to the world, for FREE!Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...

Listener Leah emails that her child is blaming her for his distress over the divorce because she “broke the vows” in her marriage to dad. Diane & Rick know this sentiment is not coming from the child. How do you counter that kind of attack from the other parent? The hosts discuss how to talk with the child to help him understand life choices and unconditional love. You’ll find instructions about this method in the I Am Non-Impossible journal, AVAILABLE on Amazon for a limited-time price of only $9.95 (Kindle version is $2.99). This is also a great gift for those in your life who are seeking co-parenting peace. ORDER YOURS NOW!BE FIRST in line for individual co-parent coaching, being launched by CNFC this fall. Just fill out the info form to get on the pre-registration list! To learn more about the Center for Navigating Family Change, go to: CNFC.org. FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupCLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!Those who were Patreon VIPs get resources like these for free upon release, so consider supporting the show so you can get these perks, but more importantly, so we can continue offering the best advice in the business, to the world, for FREE!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email Support the showWant to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook groupFind us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmasIf you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.Interested in Individual Co-Parent Communication Coaching? Click Here!Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener for some really cool perks!To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/DilemmaDealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.RATE THE SHOW!CLICK HERE to subscribe to our monthly podcast email to get a sneak peak into upcoming ...