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Co-Parent Dilemmas

There are at least two sides to every conflict, and when it’s between divorced or separated parents, sparks can fly. In each episode, co-parenting experts Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles answer listener questions and talk about the benefits and risks of letting go vs. holding on to the conflict in a variety of complex topics facing co-parents today. Do you hold on for the sake of the children or let go for the same reason? Episodes are released every Sunday at noon. Listeners can email diane@cpdilemmas.com and pose a question/dilemma that may be answered on an upcoming episode. What do you do when the other parent won’t be flexible with the parenting schedule? How do you respond to a co-parent who is constantly blowing up your phone with texts? Is it really important to talk to your children when they are at the other parent’s house? And what about the parent who won’t share important information with you about the children? Do you give in to the other parent’s antics or should you hold your ground? Get answers to these questions and more on Co-Parent Dilemmas, wherever you get your podcasts.

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S4.E22. Infants, Toddlers, and Teens - Oh, My! Jan 21, 2024

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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

Diane & Rick address listener Shary’s dilemma about parenting time with an infant. How much does the co-parent relationship determine the best schedule? The hosts break it down, as well as discuss the similarities between toddlers and teens when it comes to co-parenting issues.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

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S4.E21. Fifth Weekend Dilemma: A Good Case for Letting Go Jan 14, 2024

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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

In another episode in the parenting plan disaster series, Diane & Rick review Camile’s parenting plan language about 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekends. They discuss the problems with wording that seems fair in its attempt, but destined to create all kinds of unnecessary conflict. They provide a definition of “good faith” that would confuse the most astute legal scholar. Diane also shares her “Five Parenting Plan Commandments”.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

S4.E20. Birthday Party Disaster: Who’s in Charge? Jan 07, 2024

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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

Listener Michael shares his problematic parenting plan language about birthday parties with Diane & Rick. They discuss not only the problem with the wording, but what really matters to the child — the one being honored by the celebrations. The hosts warn against creating language to manage co-parent conflict at the expense of the child.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

S4.E19. What DOES the Word “Dinner” Mean?: Splitting Hairs in the Parenting Plan Dec 31, 2023

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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

Diane & Rick address a listener’s question about the meaning of dinner in his parenting plan. They discuss how some co-parents go to great lengths to misinterpret parenting plan language to interfere with the other parent’s time with the children. Discussed are ways to avoid these common traps and the unrealistic fears parents can have when their co-parent makes baseless threats about parenting plan language.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

S4.E18. Triggered and Trapped by My Emotions! Dec 24, 2023

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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

Listener Colleen writes to get advice on how to manage her emotions and not answer her co-parent’s lying emails and texts. Diane & Rick discuss the importance of becoming desensitized to the other parent’s trigger attempts. As well as practice resisting the temptation to respond as a coping skill for the anxiety. Also discussed are strategies to begin the desensitization process.

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>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE

CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

S4.E17. Do I Give In to My Child’s Request to Stay Away? Dec 17, 2023

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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

Diane and Rick look at a conflict that on the surface might seem easy to resolve for the Non-Impossible parent. But upon further exploration, they unpack long-lasting consequences to giving in to a child’s request to stay away from school events and activities. They also discuss a new segment that will be added to the show to look at problematic parenting plan language.

Support the show

>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE

CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

S4.E16. Help! I’ve Done It All Wrong! Dec 10, 2023

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Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

Diane & Rick address Trudy’s email that asks the question, “Is it too late for me?” They discuss strategies to help a 15-year-old stuck in the crossfire of his parents’ conflict - ABOUT HIM! They also tackle the tough dilemma of the effectiveness of fighting for custody when that may be playing right into the narcissist’s playbook. Additionally, can Trudy’s son forgive her for the mistakes she’s made? Listen and find out!

Support the show

>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE

CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

S4.E15. You Broke Your Vows, So It’s All Your Fault! Dec 03, 2023

Show notes

Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

Listener Leah emails that her child is blaming her for his distress over the divorce because she “broke the vows” in her marriage to dad. Diane & Rick know this sentiment is not coming from the child. How do you counter that kind of attack from the other parent? The hosts discuss how to talk with the child to help him understand life choices and unconditional love.

Support the show

>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE

CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

S4.E14. What to Do with the Non-Communicator Nov 26, 2023

Show notes

Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

A non-impossible Facebook group contributor posts about a co-parent who refuses to communicate. Diane & Rick explore the fine line between setting an appropriate communication boundary and ghosting your co-parent. Is it about the technique or the attitude? They discuss the necessity of both.
To get a copy of the communication protocol order, CLICK HERE.

Support the show

>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE

CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

S4.E13. Holiday Sabotage Nov 19, 2023

Show notes

Have a quick question to be explored on the show? Send us a text message! Include your email address if you would like a personal response. Click HERE

Listener Travis asks how to manage holidays with the children when his co-parent historically makes plans on his time. He’s tired of her sabotaging every holiday, but doesn’t want the kids to be stuck in the middle. Should he set a boundary with her or let it go? Diane & Rick break it down.

Support the show

>>>>CONTACT US >>>>RATE THE SHOW >>>>VISIT OUR WEBSITE

CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial
If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book, I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE
THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents
CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents
For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

IMPACT training to learn how to...

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