• Is Your Co-Parenting Hurting Your Kids? The Truth You Need to Hear with Dr. Don Gordon

  • Mar 6 2025
  • Length: 34 mins
  • Podcast

Is Your Co-Parenting Hurting Your Kids? The Truth You Need to Hear with Dr. Don Gordon

  • Summary

  • In this conversation, Dr. Don Gordon, founder and the Executive Director of The Center for Divorce Education, discusses the complexities of co-parenting, particularly in the context of divorce. He highlights the importance of understanding loyalty conflicts, the impact of parental behaviors on children, and effective communication strategies for co-parents. Dr. Gordon emphasizes the need for self-regulation techniques for parents and the psychological effects of conflict on children. He also provides resources for co-parents to improve their relationships and parenting skills.

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    Keywords
    co-parenting, divorce, loyalty conflicts, child psychology, communication strategies, parental behavior, conflict resolution, emotional literacy, self-regulation, parenting resources


    Key Takeaways

    • The absence of a biological father is a risk factor for delinquency.
    • Loyalty conflicts can significantly affect children's emotional well-being.
    • Parents often unknowingly put their children in loyalty binds.
    • Teaching parents about their impact on children can motivate change.
    • Effective communication is crucial in co-parenting relationships.
    • Using 'I' messages can diffuse conflict between co-parents.
    • Self-regulation techniques can help parents manage stress.
    • Children's cortisol levels can be affected by parental conflict.
    • Active listening fosters better communication with children.
    • Resources are available to help co-parents navigate their challenges.


    Resources Mentioned

    Dr. Gordon’s Programs & Websites:

    • Children in Between (4-hour co-parenting course) online.divorce-education.com
    • High Conflict Solutions (for high-conflict co-parenting situations)
      highconflictsolutions.com
    • Children in Between for Kids (teaches kids ages 7-14 emotional literacy & self-regulation) childreninbetweenforkids.com
    • Parenting Wisely (general parenting skills program) FamilyWorksInc.com


    Books & Experts Mentioned:

    • No Bad Parts – Book by Dr. Richard Schwartz (focuses on inner healing and personal growth using the Internal Family Systems model)
    • Dr. Warren Farrell – Expert on active listening and relationship-building strategies


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Co-Parenting Challenges
    02:47 Understanding Loyalty Conflicts in Co-Parenting
    05:55 Identifying Unintentional Harmful Behaviors
    08:50 Effective Communication Strategies for Co-Parents
    11:52 Navigating High Conflict Co-Parenting Relationships
    15:36 The Impact of Conflict on Children
    19:45 Self-Regulation Techniques for Parents
    24:40 Focusing on Personal Growth and Accountability
    28:00 Communication Strategies for Children
    30:39 Leveraging Technology in Co-Parenting
    31:05 Resources for Co-Parents
    32:50 Introduction to Co-Parenting Beyond Conf

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