Co-Parent Dilemmas

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Today, we are replaying one of our most popular episodes entitled “Narcissists in Co-Parenting.” We also want you to know that starting this week, we are taking a podcast pause for a little while to re-evaluate where we go from here. There is a lot of content for you to listen to while we’re on pause. If you are a new listener, this will give you time to catch up. You might want to start with episode one and work through all of them at your own pace. If you're one of our many faithful followers, we thank you for your weekly participation with us on our journey, and encourage you to go back and re-listen to some episodes. We know that as co-parents grow in their journey, they are more prepared to hear certain things after some growth than they were when they initially heard them. For our Patreon listeners, we will be communicating directly with you about your subscription and about the Hump Day Help Group, so look for messages about that this week. Thanks for listening and please continue to message us through the website if you have questions or feedback. Much love to you all.

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I Am NON-Impossible: A 12-Week Journey to Co-Parenting Peace

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Diane & Rick discuss the issues that arise when a co-parent is accused of parental alienation or child abuse. What drives the accusation, and what can be done to enlighten court professionals?

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Diane & Rick answer listener Rachel’s question about how to respond to her kids when their dad has asked them to keep a secret from her. They explore different ways kids are put in the middle with secret-keeping and the risks associated with it.

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Diane & Rick discuss some of their most difficult co-parent cases after listener Devin emails, wondering if any case is possibly worse than his! They discuss the importance of professionals working with the non-impossible parent

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Listener Thomas asks how to respond to his 13-year-old son, who declares extreme political ideology that Thomas knows is coming from the other house. Should he respond? Stay silent? How do you counteract extreme ideas or values that go against yours when it comes from your kids? Diane & Rick break it down.

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Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce

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Bethany calls in with a frustrating dilemma, and Jeff emails about a similar frustration. Diane & Rick discuss how difficult it is to be placed in a position of choosing your own peace vs. your child’s emotional welfare. This seemingly impossible dilemma is quite common among high conflict co-parents, and it requires a logical view of multiple variables to makes sense of what feels senseless.

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Diane & Rick bring together a group of pediatricians and moms who have difficult co-parents to discuss innovative ways to work together. Kids of divorce often get stuck in the middle when a high-conflict co-parent weaponizes the medical community, leaving the other parent feeling marginalized and misunderstood. They discuss various ways parents use medical professionals to their legal advantage and what professionals might do to minimize the conflict instead of unwittingly making it worse.

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Utah listener Heather wonders what more she can do to protect her two sons from their verbally abusive father. The 14-year-old explodes with dad, while the 13-year-old son witnesses the drama and tries to keep things from getting worse. Diane& Rick discuss the different roles children play in the family system and what Heather can do to help each child feel emotionally safe (while also complying with the court-ordered custody arrangement).This Week’s GOOD NEWS STORY

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Texas listener, Christa, answers a challenge Diane made in a previous episode to give her any dilemma, and she would suggest a viable Plan B. Diane & Rick discuss whether or not what Christa presents are co-parenting dilemmas or general parenting issues, and they provide suggestions accordingly. They also discuss the DRAGON method of devising a Plan B. This Week’s GOOD NEWS STORY:

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Listener Todd asks if he should validate his child’s feelings, even when she says she doesn’t like him? How far does a parent go, and are feelings valid (representing truth) or simply experiences to be understood? Diane & Rick suggest it’s important to explore the root of feelings, including assumptions, misinformation, mood, and delusions, before judging them. They also discuss the responsibility of both the sharer AND the hearer in communication. This Week’s GOOD NEWS STORY

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This is a REPLAY of one of the show’s most popular episodes (S4.E17.). We’ll be back with new episodes next week. 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 the long-lasting consequences of giving in to a child’s request to stay away from school events and activities.

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Listener Ben has been awarded custody of his daughter after the court determined her mother was alienating her from dad. He asks how to best parent his daughter after the trauma of alienation. Diane & Rick break it down and provide helpful, non-traditional advice to help him climb this daunting mountain. This week’s GOOD NEWS story

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Listener Kristen asks advice about her 9-year-old reengaging with his dad, who has been an extremely inconsistent parent. Diane & Rick discuss the harm to children when a parent consistently disappoints them by moving in and out of their lives. They discuss ways the listener can engage professionals to promote long-term success for the child. CLICK HERE to access the AFCC website. We have been told that due to privacy laws, AFCC cannot disclose who its members are. So please ask each prospective professional you interview if they are members and how they were trained. We apologize for misreporting that members can be found on their website.This week’s GOOD NEWS story

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Diane & Rick respond to recent social media posts about first right of refusal, a clause in some parenting plans that requires co-parents to give the other parent the option of being with the children when they are unable to fulfill their court-ordered parenting time. They explore the reasons behind this concept and question whether or not it is a good practice in high-conflict situations. This week’s GOOD NEWS story

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Listener Kyle asks what the best holiday split is for teens. Diane & Rick ask a deeper question about what drives holiday negotiation in the beginning, when grief is most prominent. They discuss the importance of seeing the holidays through the children’s eyes instead of the parents’.This week’s GOOD NEWS story

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Diane & Rick address listener Laura’s dilemma with her ex-wife, who decided to introduce their two children to the donor dad’s family without her permission. They discuss the complications that come with divorce and adopted children, as well as the legal messiness when a biological parent decides to re-enter the picture after the kids have been adopted. Also discussed is what constitutes a “major” decision in co-parenting. This week’s GOOD NEWS story

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In this third of a three-part series of why critical co-parenting skills work, Diane & Rick explore the importance of utilizing a Plan B when conflict arises. Somewhere between Plan A (a successful negotiation) and Plan C (going to court), there is a child-focused solution that doesn’t require the permission or agreement of the other parent.

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Diane & Rick address Emily’s email about her know-it-all co-parent. They discuss the goal of utilizing a structured way of communicating and why it succeeds in managing the toxic co-parent, while ant the same time, adhering to a parenting plan that requires co-parents to share relevant information about their children.

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Listener Trenton wants advice on how to respond to his 10-year-old daughter when she expresses frustration about going between two homes. In this first of a three-part series on why critical co-parenting skills work, Diane and Rick discuss the feelings/thoughts/values triangle and what is foundational about its use for all parents.

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Listener Georgina asks about the consequences of moving her 12-year-old daughter away from her dad. They discuss the reasons why she is feeling the need to escape and how helping her daughter develop appropriate coping skills may neutralize the moving dilemma. This week’s GOOD NEWS story

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At the prompting of a loyal listener, who is also a pediatrician, Diane & Rick address issues that come up in high-conflict co-parenting that medical professionals often do not understand. They provide suggestions to professionals to assist those with impossible co-parents in navigating their children’s healthcare with a little less stress.

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Diane & Rick discuss what parenting coordination is, how it differs from co-parent counseling, who qualifies to be a PC, and what should be expected in the process. Mentioned in this episode are guidelines that most trained professionals follow. To view, go to AFCC or APA for more info.

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Listener Heather wonders how she should respond to her 14-year-old son who, out of the blue, has decided not to return from the other parent’s house. Should she fight for him or let him have his way? Diane and Rick talk about the dilemma some teens face between craving love and approval from one parent that may result in hurting their other parent.

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Diane & Rick explore the not often talked about subject of the pain of the alienated step-parent. Listener Tanner writes in to ask how to deal with the guilt of not being able to fight for a step-daughter who has only known him as a father figure in her life. Without legal rights, what can he do to let her know he has not abandoned her?

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Diane & Rick address listener Mindy’s dilemma around the struggle between her and her co-parent around medical decision-making. They discuss conflicts around common childhood issues such as ADHD, sensory disorders, anxiety, autism, dental appointments, etc. and whether or not pursuing court action as a remedy is better for the child than other alternatives. Should she hold on or let it go?

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Diane & Rick discuss mediation and some of the issues that can interfere with the process if co-parents are not well-informed. They explore the pitfalls of using the shuttle only technique, the coerciveness of marathon sessions, and what happens when mediators fail to trust the process.

Ethical principals discussed on this episode can be viewed at:

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Listener Terry asks for advice on how to approach filing a contempt action and what to expect in the process. Diane & Rick discuss several points to consider, including variances among county courts, choosing a good family law attorney, setting appropriate goals, understanding what the court’s responsibility is (and is not), and having realistic expectations.

Past episodes they reference in this episode are S1:E43., S4:E39., S3.E20., and S3:E9.

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Listener Frannie emails Diane & Rick to ask why her co-parent doesn’t want to teach their children life lessons. The hosts discuss the importance of helping children become resilient and cautions co-parents about the messages kids learn when parents label the other parent’s attempts at parenting as wrong or abusive.

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Diane & Rick are taking a short break. To round out season four, they are featuring interviews where they were guests on other podcasts! This week they join Karen McMahon of the Journey Beyond Divorce podcast and discuss strategies to live peacefully despite having a high-conflict co-parent. Also explored is the six-step process to easier co-parent communication.

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Diane & Rick join Seth and Pete of How to Split a Toaster for an engaging conversation about the DRAGON method of approaching co-parent conflict. They explore how parents can conquer their fear of communicating with a difficult ex.

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Listener Sherry emails about her concern that her co-parent is not paying attention to their infant’s medical needs. But when the girlfriend enters the picture, things blow up. Diane & Rick discuss the importance of not alienating support people from the mix, especially when it involves a child who cannot speak for herself.

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Diane & Rick explore how AI might assist co-parents in constructing productive co-parent communication. What they learn is that AI has not yet learned enough about toxic people to understand how certain types of communication may feed into their motivations, instead of managing them. They conclude it could be a helpful resource, but is not yet ready for prime time!

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Listener Veronique shares that she is paying for all her children’s activities, but they have no idea their other parent is shirking his responsibility. Is this protecting the kids or hurting them? Will they just take advantage of mom if they don’t know it’s hard for her to bear this financial burden alone? Diane & Rick discuss that saying”no” to kids can be a healthy option. They also explore how parents can lead kids to their own conclusions, without getting into the facts or a one-sided perception of the truth.

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Diane & Rick respond passionately to Danielle’s email about feeling the need to file a court case, knowing it will only embolden her co-parent to continue his campaign against her. They discuss the risks/benefits and the true dilemma she faces in making this very difficult decision. Also explored are the ways to navigate parenting while managing a legal battle.

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Listener Robert wants to know what an acceptable amount of co-parent communication is when two co-parents are getting along well. His recent relationship tanked when his girlfriend couldn’t abide his overly friendly interactions with his ex. Diane & Rick explore the need for boundaries and how kids can blame a new partner when the relationship between their parents is suddenly altered when one of them decides to move on.

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Diane & Rick explore the possibilities of transforming the parental alienator when he/she grows emotionally over time. They discuss the importance of BOTH parents recognizing the passage of time and respecting their child’s developmental growth. The parent who accuses the other of alienation can have more responsibility in the process than they may be willing to concede.

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Jake, a mental health professional, joins Diane & Rick on this episode to tell his story of dealing with narcissistic abuse and alienation from his mother growing up. They discuss how it felt to him as a teen, how he came to realize his mother’s disorder, and how he reconnected with his father, who represented Jake’s emotional place of safety. The hosts explore the importance of setting reasonable boundaries, even if it means cutting off the relationship in adulthood.

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In part one of a three-part series on parental alienation, the hosts take a complicated look at the phrase "parental alienation" and what the various forms are. They discuss the oversimplification of this issue in the family court system, and the desensitization professionals experience as a result of it being over-used as a defense strategy. Part two of the series features an interview with an adult survivor of PA, and part three features a mom who feels she has come to grips with some of the PA mistakes she may have made.

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Diane & Rick discuss the fallacies of traditional “anger management”. They also talk about different types and reasons for anger, and how it is important to respect the nuances, especially when dealing with an impossible parent. They explore the responsibilities co-parents have to manage anger appropriately for the sake of the children, and the dangers of allowing anger to fester before and after divorce.

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Listener Maria asks what she can do to run interference with her kids when their step-mother seems bent on turning them against their mom. Even dad has apologized to mom for his wife’s behavior, but he does little to make things better for the kids. Diane & Rick discuss what can and can’t be done when a person who is not a party to the legal parenting plan wreaks havoc on the family system.

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Diane & Rick explore self care from the perspective of working on the root cause of co-parent stress, rather than treating the symptoms of the stress. They discuss it from the point of you of the divorce professional, as well as those in the midst of a toxic co-parent relationship. Also explored is the importance of understanding your process and developing a mission statement for your work or children.

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WE HAVE A NEW FREE RESOURCES PAGE ON THE WEBSITE! Visit www.CPDilemmas.com/resources to view the email protocol, 20 Responses to Difficult Co-Parents, FINAL DECISION-MAKING LANGUAGE, and other documents discussed on the podcast.

The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video.

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John asks the all-important question, “Should I fight?” Diane & Rick break down the risks and benefits of letting go vs. holding on to the conflict. They explore the complexity of balancing children’s needs with parental rights and conclude that so much depends on the type and temperament of the other parent.

S4.E34. is the show Diane refers to in this episode about how to decide where to set your boundaries regarding parenting plan flexibility.

Go to Patreon .com/CPDilemmas to become a Non-Impossible VIP and get all the great perks Diane mentioned on the show today.

WANT SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON POPULAR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR CO-PARENTS? Check out our OFFERS page at www.CPDilemmas.com/offers to link to vendor discount codes.
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The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase.

iMOM Podcast
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Got It From My Momma
A podcast with the mommas of your favorite entertainers! Join host Jennifer Vickery...
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Diane & Rick take a week off to spend time with their families, so today’s episode is featuring a new podcast created by a Co-Parent Dilemmas listener! Jack, the host, speaks poignantly about what he’s learned as an alienated dad and how he maintains a strong bond with his children, despite the mountain of obstacles his co-parent puts in their way. Even though it’s releasing on Mother’s Day, a parent is a parent, no matter the label. So, this is a tribute to all who nurture their children well, regardless of gender.

CLICK HERE to access all episodes of the Silver Bullet Survivor podcast. To contact Jack, email jack@silverbulletsurvivor.com

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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, FINAL DECISION-MAKING LANGUAGE, and other documents discussed on the podcast.

If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to Dilemma@CPDilemmas.com.
To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE. The digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase.

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Has the co-parent world gone absolutely crazy? In some ways, yes! Diane & Rick discuss the disturbing patterns they often see in their work, and hear about from listeners, that signal the need for an evolutionary change in thinking for those who suffer their co-parent’s psychopathic behaviors. The hosts discuss the importance of accepting the chronic toxicity, but addressing the acute moments of panic by finding out what children need in the here and now.

WANT SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON POPULAR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR CO-PARENTS? Check out our OFFERS page at www.CPDilemmas.com/offers to link to vendor discount codes.
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, FINAL DECISION-MAKING LANGUAGE, and other documents discussed on the podcast.

CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Hump Day help Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you want to hang out with people who won’t think you’re crazy, Hump Day Help is for you!

If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to Dilemma@CPDilemmas.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!**

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Have a co-parent dilemma? Email Dilemma@CPDilemmas.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/Dilemm****a

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Claire writes in and asks what to do about a co-parent who takes more than 5 minutes to say goodbye to their daughter at each exchange. Diane & Rick discuss the importance of taking care during exchanges to send the message that parents will be okay, no matter which house the child

WANT SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON POPULAR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR CO-PARENTS? Check out our OFFERS page at www.CPDilemmas.com/offers to link to vendor discount codes.
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, FINAL DECISION-MAKING LANGUAGE, and other documents discussed on the podcast.

JOIN US FOR HUMP DAY HELP! 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. CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you want to hang out with people who won’t think you’re crazy, Hump Day Help is for you!

If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to Dilemma@CPDilemmas.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 Show.

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.
Have a co-parent dilemma? Email Dilemma@CPDilemmas.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/Dilemm****a

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Listener Amanda writes to Diane & Rick regarding her co-parent’s complaint about their daughter’s activities being too inconvenient for him and his spouse to endure. The hosts discuss the concept of time with children being the co-parents’ “turn” to be responsible, not their time to dominate the child’s interests. They also explore alternative language to their parenting plan regarding major decision making.

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, FINAL DECISION-MAKING LANGUAGE, and other documents discussed on the podcast.

JOIN US FOR HUMP DAY HELP! 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. CLICK HERE to become a Non-Impossible VIP, and the Zoom link will be sent to you each week. If you want to hang out with people who won’t think you’re crazy, Hump Day Help is for you!

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.

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
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Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener **for some really cool perks!

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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th 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.

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If 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/Dilemm****a

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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th 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.

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If 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/Dilemm****a

Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th 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.

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If 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/Dilemm****a

Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th 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

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If 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/Dilemm****a

Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
We'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.

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If 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/Dilemm****a

Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
We'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.

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If 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/Dilemm****a

Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
We'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 t

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If 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/Dilemm****a

Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
We'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.

The LYLAS Podcast
If you know what LYLAS stands for, then this podcast is for you! Two besties since...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

If 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/Dilemm****a

Dealing with alcohol addiction in your co-parent relationship? Explore peace of mind with SoberLink. For a discount on your device, CLICK HERE.
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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
We'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.

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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 Alienation 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dealing with the Trauma of False Accusations 3rd Wednesdays: Surviving the Narcissistic Co-Parent 4th Wednesdays: Confronting Post-Separation Control and Abuse
We'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

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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If you have a problematic paragraph in your parenting plan that you would like the hosts to review, email it to 1234Dilemma@gmail.com.
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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!

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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!

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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!

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Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener **for some really cool perks!

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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!

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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!

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Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener **for some really cool perks!

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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!

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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!

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A non-impossible Facebook group contributor posts about a co-parent who refuses to communicate. Diane & Rick explore the fine line between setting an appropriate communication boundary and ghosting your co-parent. Is it about the technique or the attitude? They discuss the necessity of both.

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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 group 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!

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Listener Travis asks how to manage holidays with the children when his co-parent historically makes plans on his time. He’s tired of her sabotaging every holiday, but doesn’t want the kids to be stuck in the middle. Should he set a boundary with her or let it go? Diane & Rick break it down.

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!

FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here **to buy the video.

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Have a co-parent dilemma? Email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com Become a Non-Impossible VIP Listener **for some really cool perks!

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Diane & Rick reach into the listener mailbag to reveal how listeners are benefitting from the show and how they continue to feel railroaded by the court system. They discuss how some disordered people get away with attaching themselves to good people and then proceed to wreak havoc on their lives!

Want to know more about the DRAGON method? CLICK HERE to register for our live online workshop in January. You’ll also 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!

FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here **to buy the video.

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**.

CLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!

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Co-parenting with an impossible parent can be difficult enough, but what happens when grandparents get involved and make things worse? Listener Chrislyn asks Diane & Rick to weigh in about this on the show. They discuss the importance of boundaries in all relationships, especially the parent/adult child one. They walk Chrislyn through the DRAGON method to help her come to a peaceful place with her mom.

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As a follow up to Part One, Diane and Rick describe the family court hearing they recently attended and interview one of the parties. They get a first-hand perspective about the personal devastation these types of cases cause, even when there is a capable judge in place. How does it feel to prepare for years for a final hearing, only to be completely deflated by an out-of-touch judge? Find out in this episode.

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Diane & Rick report on a recent court hearing they attended, in which the judge admonished the parties to never come back to the court, if they knew what was best for the children. Diane questions what that really means. Is that possible? What if you have no choice? How can judges have so much power to affect the lives of innocent parties who really don’t want to be in front of a judge? They discuss an initiative to get citizens in courtrooms and invite judges who may be listening to come on and explain some of this nonsense!

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What if your co-parent informed you, after the fact, that your child was baptized — and according to your child, all of his/her extended family attended?! How do you respond when your child wants to know why you weren’t there? Diane & Rick discuss the difficulty of dealing with a co-parent who purposely leaves the other parent out of major decisions or life events. WHO DOES THIS? Unfortunately, too many.

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Diane & Rick reach into the mailbag and answer several listener questions about common topics facing parents with impossibles on the other side. They discuss a variety of topics on the show and give episode reference numbers for listeners to hear more about each topic from past episodes.

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The print-version of theI Am Non-Impossible journal is 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!

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Diane & Rick discuss three types of grief parents can experience after separation and divorce. They focus on complicated and ambiguous grief, when the natural healing process is interrupted by toxic co-parents or alienating behaviors. Also discussed are ways parents can address these more complex processes that can feel so painful and destructive to the family system.

To learn more about the grief process and researcher, Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor’s work, CLICK HERE.

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The print-version of theI Am Non-Impossible journal is 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!

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Diane & Rick take a deep dive into what parental alienation feels like from the child’s perspective. From having trust issues in relationships to learning to lie to survive, they explore the destructive impact alienation has for children long-term. Also discussed are ways to respond to an alienated child and what to do if you are an adult survivor of this type of emotional abuse.

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Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

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In this unique episode, Diane and Rick stay silent (shocking :-), so the voices of alienated parents can be heard. They discuss their personal pain, but more importantly, how alienation deeply hurts the children and their relationships with siblings and other family members.

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CLICK HERE to offer help to the Right to Peace Foundation. We’re on a mission!

FINALLY, the digital version of our Communication Protocol Workshop is available for purchase. Click here to buy the video. Those who were Patreon VIPs got it 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!

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Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group **Find us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @CPDilemmas

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Author Dana Laquidara joins the show to discuss her memoir,You Know Who, referring to the mother she was never allowed to talk about as a child. This episode drives home the concept that alienating a child from a parent has lifetime negative consequences.

Click here to order the book, You Know Who, and to learn more about Dana, visit www.Dana Laquidara.com.

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Diane & Rick welcome author William McGee to discuss his novel, Half the Child. The main character in the book struggles with parental alienation and naively thinks the court will rule in the best interests of the child. He has a rude awakening, as he realizes the system designed to help him is destroying his life.

To order the book, Half the Child, and learn more about Bill, visit www.halfthechild.com.