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I’m a therapist, an author, a mom, a co-parent and a co-parenting coach living and working in LA. 💕

12/11/2025

Holidays after a divorce can feel tender, overwhelming, or bittersweet — and that’s okay. Change asks all of us to slow down, soften, and find new ways to create meaning.

For kids, what matters most isn’t a perfect holiday… it’s emotional safety, predictability, and feeling connected to both parents. New traditions can become powerful anchors, helping them experience joy and connection.

Swipe through for ideas to help you build a holiday season that reflects this new chapter with compassion and care. 💚

What new traditions are you doing this year? Share below and inspire others!

12/09/2025

Christmas as co-parents is not always full of joy. If this is your first one apart, the holidays can stir up stress, grief, and loneliness, and when adults are dysregulated, kids often absorb it.

Every time we vent, compare, guilt our kids, or hand them our sadness, we’re adding emotional weight to their box of burdens. This is called emotional load shifting. It’s not their job to carry your stuff.

💡 Quick check: Before you act, ask: Am I about to put this in my child’s burden box?

👉 Save and share to protect their joy this season.

12/04/2025

When a child moves between two homes, it can feel like they’re living two separate lives. This can be confusing, stressful, and emotionally draining, even for the most resilient kids.

Creating emotional continuity across homes helps children feel safe, secure, and loved no matter where they are. From simple routines to keeping familiar items in both spaces, small intentional actions can make a big difference.

Swipe through for practical ways to build emotional continuity that actually work.

👉🏼 Are you reading this and saying, “Yeah right, that won't happen with my co-parent!” This doesn't have to be as complicated as it sounds.

💕 DM me to set up a consultation call. I can help you get started!

12/02/2025

Divorce doesn’t just change your relationship status — it can shake your sense of who you are. It can allow you to reconnect with parts of yourself that you have lost sight of, it can highlight needs you've silenced, and it can bring into focus what you can rely on within yourself.

Sometimes in the early days of divorce you may second-guess your instincts. You may doubt your choices. Fear and anxiety may cloud your thinking.

Rebuilding self-trust after a major life transition is an act of coming home to yourself. This process often asks you to slow down, listen to yourself, get curious, and say hello to the parts of you that were overshadowed by conflict, survival mode, or self-doubt.

Here are a few ways you can start to rebuild your own trust:

🌺Stop overriding your intuition - Say "Yes, I believe you" to what you know to be true.

🌺 Reconnect with your boundaries - Say "No" when you need to.

🌺 Strengthen your support system - Engage and connect with others.

🌺 Celebrate micro-successes - Create micro-celebrations every day.

🌺 Choose softer self-talk - Be kind and gentle with yourself. You are doing a lot!

👉🏼 Which one of these do you resonate with? Which one would you like me to expand on?

11/20/2025

Although the holidays are a wonderful time, they can also feel overwhelming — especially if you’re navigating big life changes like co-parenting or divorce.

When you say no to something that drains you, you say yes to:

✅ Resting and relaxing
✅ Spending time with people who uplift you
✅ Giving yourself space to recharge and enjoy the holidays on your terms

This season, honor your capacity. Choose what nourishes you. Let the rest go. 💙

11/18/2025

Lately I’ve been thinking about belonging—not just for kids, but for us adults too.

Belonging is a basic need. It isn’t just about being invited or included. It’s about feeling known. It's about the people around you getting you, appreciating you for who you truly are, and genuinely wanting you there.

This carousel is your reminder that you don’t have to overhaul your relationships to strengthen them.
Small acts of acknowledgment… a thoughtful check-in… a shared moment… these are the building blocks of emotional safety.

Whether it’s your circle of support, your colleagues, your partner, or your kids, belonging grows when we pause long enough to notice each other, and show up with intention.

Which “small way” are you practicing this week?

11/13/2025

When you bring a nanny or childcare provider into your co-parenting dynamic, you’re not just hiring help—you’re welcoming another adult into your child’s emotional ecosystem.

Nannies can care best for your kids when they have clear expectations, consistent guidance, and respectful communication from both homes. Swipe through for practical ways to set your nanny up for success and make them a valued part of your team kiddo. ➡️

Have you incorporated your nanny or childcare provider into your coparenting plan? What's worked well for your family? Drop a comment below, I'd love to hear your experience! 👇

11/11/2025

Every transition, big or small, can activate a child’s attachment system. That’s why drop-offs, pickups, or shifting between homes can stir up anxiety, clinginess, or big emotions.

In this reel, I’m sharing 3 attachment-rooted ways to ease transitions, so your child feels connected even when you’re apart. When kids feel emotionally anchored, they can handle change with more confidence and calm. 💙

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11/06/2025

Co-parenting after separation can bring up grief, frustration, and uncertainty — but it can also be a chance to rebuild trust and stability in new ways. Co-parenting works best when both parents focus on what really matters — your child’s well-being. That is your shared goal, regardless of how you feel about each other.

These five dynamics are a great place to start. 💛
Which one feels easiest for you right now — and which one feels most challenging?

👇 Let’s talk about it in the comments.

11/04/2025

Before you can create healthy relationships — with a partner, a co-parent, or even your children — it begins with the one you have with yourself.

That means tending to your own emotions, offering yourself compassion, and creating space for growth and healing. It means listening to your feelings instead of judging them or shutting them down, and holding yourself with the same attunement and care you wish someone else would.

When you nurture that relationship with yourself first, you bring a more secure, more confident presence into every interaction in your life 💙

11/01/2025

Before The Big Chat:
Parents are unsure what to say, afraid of saying the wrong thing, and sometimes on totally different pages.
Kids pick up on that — they feel the tension, the uncertainty, the fear.

After The Big Chat:
There’s clarity, calm, and connection.
You both speak with one voice, giving your child the reassurance they need to feel secure in what comes next.

The Big Chat helps you stay united and confident as you deliver this message in a clear, compassionate way that prioritizes your child.

This template enables you to:

☑️ Approach the conversation with clarity and compassion
☑️ Avoid common pitfalls that cause confusion
☑️ Foster a supportive environment for your child

I hope The Big Chat becomes a valuable tool for you and your family, grab your copy today! 💙

https://mailchi.mp/96b95b0fe596/big-chat-guide

10/30/2025

I have a confession… my ex and I did not do the Big Chat right.

No planning, no collaboration, and definitely not a conversation that gave our daughter clarity and security. The result - our daughter felt alone and confused.

If you’ve stumbled through the early stages of separation, or skipped the conversation altogether, please know that you are not alone... and you can have a do-over. We did, and it changed everything for our kid.

A do-over can change the story for your children, from feeling alone and confused to being seen, supported, and secure in what comes next.

That’s why I created The Big Chat, an opportunity to repair and do it over in the way your kid needs you to - the right way. And now I’m making this available to you for free!

Inside the template, you’ll get:

👉 A script outline you can adapt to your family
👉 Guidance on what to say (and what not to say)
👉 A way to speak with one voice, even if you’re no longer a couple

It helps to avoid:

👉 Turning an already stressful experience into a war zone
👉 Oversharing or using confusing or vague language
👉 Creating a traumatizing experience for your child

The Big Chat is a powerful tool to help you create the unity and calm that your kids deserve during this big life transition.

Would you like your free Big Chat script?

Get it today! https://mailchi.mp/96b95b0fe596/big-chat-guide

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