About this episode

This episode discusses parallel parenting as a strategy for managing high-conflict co-parenting situations.

I break down why parallel parenting is a communication strategy built specifically for high-conflict dynamics, not a failure of one. I talk about what it actually looks like in practice: handling your own parenting time independently, limiting contact to essential topics, and removing the opportunities a high-conflict co-parent uses to twist your words or pull you into chaos. I also get into why this matters for your kids. Children don't need both homes to mirror each other. They need at leas...

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Knight

Topics covered

• co-parenting
• parallel parenting
• high-conflict dynamics
• communication strategy
• child welfare

Keywords

• co-parenting
• parallel parenting
• high-conflict
• communication
• child development

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