Blended Families & Co-Parenting: Real Talk from a Divorce Attorney & Midlife Mom | EP 17

In this episode, Tiffany and Jeanette from A Holistic Dose get real about what co-parenting actually looks like — from holiday drinks with the ex’s new in-laws to dealing with boundary-pushing texts and high-conflict communication.

Learn how to stay grounded, protect your peace, and raise happy kids — even when co-parenting gets messy. Whether you’re navigating a blended family, communicating with a difficult ex, or just trying to create stability for your kids, this episode offers practical tools, honest stories, and therapist-approved strategies to help you do it with grace (and a sense of humor).

✨ Letting go of the idea that family has to be “traditional” ✨ How to communicate with a high-conflict ex (without losing your mind) ✨ Tools to reduce toxic communication & manage co-parenting stress ✨ Creating a respectful, drama-free blended family dynamic ✨ Embracing different rules at each household without guilt ✨ Setting boundaries & keeping your sanity as a co-parent

Start creating a co-parenting dynamic that actually works — for you and your kids.

🎯 Key Points Included in This Podcast:

→ Why family is love — not just blood → What to do when co-parenting isn't amicable → How to set boundaries around communication (and stick to them) → The BIFF method: Therapist-approved communication for high-conflict people → Tools like Our Family Wizard to keep it all organized & court-friendly → Why different household rules are actually normal for kids → Respecting your ex's parenting style — even if it's not your own → How to build strong blended family bonds over time

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