#9. Effective Strategies for Co-Parenting Success with Colette Fortin

In this episode of Untying Your Knot, Divorce Coach Lisa Gu and Mediator Colette Fortin discuss the complexities of co-parenting during and after divorce. They explore the emotional challenges faced by parents and children, effective strategies for maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship, and the importance of communication and planning. The conversation emphasizes prioritizing children's well-being, managing high-conflict situations, and creating a supportive environment for children to thrive despite the changes in their family dynamics.

In this conversation, Lisa Gu and Colette Fortin focus on parenting time, custody arrangements, and the emotional challenges involved. They emphasize the importance of communication, practice runs for shared parenting, and the need for emotional intelligence in modelling behaviour for children. The discussion also covers the transition into new relationships and step-parenting, as well as strategies for handling holidays and family traditions in a way that prioritizes children's well-being.

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Emotional Dynamics in Divorce

05:58 Effective Co-Parenting Strategies

08:52 Communication Plans for Co-Parents

12:41 Prioritizing Children's Well-Being

15:30 Managing High-Conflict Situations

18:58 Creating a Supportive Co-Parenting Environment

22:54 Balancing Discipline and Routines

26:03 Navigating Competition and Time Sharing

29:04 Navigating Parenting Time and Custody Arrangements

37:57 Transitioning into New Relationships and Step-Parenting

44:39 Handling Holidays and Family Traditions During and Post-Divorce

50:10 Long-Term Perspectives on Co-Parenting and Child Well-Being