Dear CoParent

05/19/2026

Real life with Robin — and this recommendation is TOO good not to share:

The best $45 I can spend? Yup. 💁‍♀️
Because sometimes you want to feel like a queen… while operating on the budget of a woman who still groans when she sees a $20 cocktail or a $45 pizza (WHAT THE ACTUAL F????)

And honestly? Walking out with a fresh blowout, feeling human again, for under fifty bucks is basically self-care math I can justify. And, I always find a way to justify the math.
IYKYK. ✨

05/16/2026

Kids remember ______ more than anything else.
Kids (actually all people) remember how you make them feel.

Feeling Safe.
Feeling heard.
Feeling loved.

Children may not remember every detail of their childhood… but they remember how the felt it.
Your turn — fill in the blank 👇

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

MEMES & GREAT REELS: My newest fave is Ben and Zara.
In a social media world that can feel so toxic, curated, and performative, their content is such a refreshing reminder that sometimes pure joy is enough. Just dancing, lip syncing, laughing, being ridiculous, and genuinely having fun together.
Their relationship feels funny, sweet, authentic, and honestly just refreshing to watch — the kind of content that makes you smile instead of compare.
As someone who spends so much time in the heaviness of conflict, co-parenting, and divorce work, I genuinely appreciate creators who put simple happiness back onto the internet.
Go give them a follow — and tell them sent you.

05/14/2026

Robin Finds: always giving people insight into fun gifts and great finds. Because even though I’m a lawyer and therapist, the world of co-parenting and divorce can be heavy. Shopping for and sourcing great gifts is one of my love languages (along with entertaining, tablescaping, and eating great food).

New find: Devil Wears Prada Fisher-Price Little People.

Because apparently millennials are now old enough for our cultural references to become collectible nostalgia… and honestly, I’ve never felt more seen.
Equal parts chic, ridiculous, and perfect for every overworked woman who’s survived impossible schedules, impossible people, and still showed up in great shoes.
Miranda Priestly as desk decor? Immediate yes.

05/14/2026

Has a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) been issued against you? This does not automatically mean your life — or your relationship with your children — is over.
Yes, of course there are presumptions against custody. But YOU CAN OVERCOME THE PRESUMPTION and you should be prioritizing that the minute any order is issued.
Courts want to see accountability, insight, and change.
Anger management. Therapy. Domestic violence classes. Parenting courses. All of this can help.
There is room for forgiveness in the family court but it starts with accountability.

05/13/2026

DON’T DO WHAT I DID? Yup, I will admit it, I was a short order cook for my kid and we all paid the price.
Want to lower the chances of raising a picky eater? Expose your kids to different foods early.
Different textures. Different flavors. Different cultures. Different meals that don’t come shaped like dinosaurs.
And no, this doesn’t mean every meal has to become a hostage negotiation because your toddler suddenly “hates” blueberries after loving them yesterday.
Kids learn food habits early. The more variety they see normalized, the better.
Also… your child surviving exclusively on buttered noodles and beige snacks is probably not the long-term nutrition plan you imagined before becoming a parent.

05/12/2026

Just planning summer break now?… sorry Charlie, you’re late.

Summer didn’t exactly sneak up on you. It happens every year.
The best (co)parents plan ahead. Vacations, camps, childcare, travel plans… all of these conversations should already be happening before everyone starts stress-texting in June.

Many co-parents are already talking about Summer 2027 while the rest of you are still arguing about sleep away camp and how to define Fourth of July. (This week is a Saturday so it should be easier)
Less chaos. More clarity And more time to plan the BBQ’s!!!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms showing up every single day and to the dads who are both mom and dad… we see you too.

05/09/2026

The thing people forget about divorce is…”
…it doesn’t end when the papers are signed.
…you don’t just break up with a person—you renegotiate an entire life.
…closure isn’t a moment, it’s a process (and sometimes a messy one).
…your co-parent isn’t going anywhere, even if the marriage did.
…it can be both a relief and a grief at the exact same time.
…and the real work often starts after the paperwork is done

Your turn—fill in the blank 👇

05/08/2026

PHDiety- role of hero in a family’s story.
This is a reminder for the therapists and helping people out there— there is a pull to be the hero in someone else’s family story. It’s rarely intended to cause harm, but stepping in as the “fixer” can derail real progress, shift responsibility, and unintentionally create conflict..
We need to remember we are the supporters of our client’s work and we can’t work harder than our clients.