The Hidden Dangers of Bribing Your Children: Why Money, Toys, and Trips Aren't the Path to Positive Parenting
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In an effort to keep peace, encourage good behavior, or be the favorite parent in a tumultuous co-parenting dynamic some parents turn to...
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5 Reasons A Child Is Emotional With Their Protective Parent
It's well-known children caught in the middle of a distressing divorce are going to have emotional and behavioral responses to the change...
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Encouraging Children to Express Emotions and Avoid Suppression
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process for all parties involved, but it can be especially tough on children. Kids of divorce...
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Why The Narcissist Parent Chooses A Golden Child
A narcissistic parent has an inflated sense of self-importance that requires constant admiration and attention from others, including...
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Signs a parent is projecting Munchausen by proxy onto the child
Munchausen by proxy, also known as factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA), is a rare form of child abuse in which a caregiver...
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33 Validating Statements To Say To Your Child
I can see why you are upset. That must be hard. Wow, that must feel like a lot of pressure. That must be frustrating. That does sound...
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How The Narcissist Creates Sibling Rivalry
Do arguments between the children feel out of control and never-ending? If so, chances are one of your biggest concerns as a co-parent...
Jan & Jillian
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Signs Your Children Are Caught In The Middle And Under Distress
If you’re a divorced parent, then your main concern is undoubtedly the well-being of your children. Seeing your child(ren) happy and...
Jan & Jillian
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How To Create Trust and Safety With Your Children (When Co-Parenting With A HCCP)
Coparenting with a high-conflict co-parent not only has its challenges for you as the parent but also for your children. The HCCP...
Jan & Jillian
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6 Ways To Build Your Child’s Self-Worth (When Co-parenting With A Narcissist)
Building your child's confidence and self-worth will set them up for success for years to come. Life can be full of unexpected...
Jan & Jillian
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How To Support Your Kids On Exchange Days
Whether exchange days are new or old, they can be an adjustment for children. Adapting to new environments isn’t always easy, and now...
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How To Help Your Kids Use Critical Thinking Skills (When Diffusing False Statements From Coparent)
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your child succeed in life. One important skill that will help your child is...
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