Source: Xuan Nguyen/Unsplash Welcome back to the co-parenting ring! If you’re a newcomer, please check out “Forget Co-parenting With a Narcissist. Do This Instead,” in addition to its “Round 2” and “Round 3” counterparts. Just as there are four basic punches in boxing, going the distance means learning to jab, cross, hook, and uppercut your way out of sucker punches. And there’s nothing like dealing with a toxic co-parent to take your breath away. This article covers four common traps I see well-intentioned, targeted co-parents make time and again. While your actions may be perfectly reasonable and your attempts at change formidable, the frustration continues to grow, because nothing is working.…

Source: Caroline Hernandez/unsplash As the writer of Forget Co-Parenting With a Narcissist: Do This Instead, and its Round 2 counterpart, I spend a good amount of time helping weary co-parents navigate high-conflict divorce and contentious parenting plans. As awful as it is to deal with the toxic atmosphere of family court, it is possible to implement emotionally stable habits so you can distance yourself from the drama. Here are 10 ways to do just that. Caveat: The suggestions below offer guideline support, but are not covered in detail due to the platform herein. The information below is expounded upon within my online course, Co-Parenting Without Chaos. 1. Emotionally stable co-parents…