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I "GET TO" Co-Parent! Guide To Being Better In Divorce! - Darlene Taylor
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EPISODE 3: I "GET TO" Co-Parent! Guide To Being Better! - Darlene Taylor
Our Guest for Today's Episode:
Darlene Taylor
Darlene Taylor, MSW, CPC, is a former licensed social worker and certified coach with over 15 years of experience helping families navigate co-parenting after divorce. Specializing in creating positive, supportive environments for children, Darlene’s book, It's Not About Us: A Co-Parenting Survival Guide for Taking the High Road, combines personal and professional insights to provide practical strategies for effective co-parenting. Outside of her work, Darlene is an obstacle course race enthusiast, enjoys staying active, and loves spending time with her daughter in Los Angeles. As a dedicated advocate for single-parent families, she works to break stigma and promote resilience, love, and understanding in evolving family dynamics.
Check her book and journal below:
Divorce Support Resources
Story of her challenges with co-parenting with her college coach ex
Stories of her relationship with her daughter's stepmom
Having Bonus Kids and Having a Bonus Mom for her Daughter
Parenting Plans Vs. Parenting Time
Creating flexibility in scheduling, learning to support one another
collaboration vs. combative
Summary
In this episode of the Better Than Bitter™ Divorce Podcast, host Tania Leichliter speaks with Darlene Taylor, a former licensed social worker and certified coach, about her journey to achieving an amicable divorce. They discuss the importance of emotional healing, flexibility in parenting plans, and the role of communication in co-parenting. Darlene shares her insights on separating the partner from the parent, the benefits of having bonus parents, and the significance of maintaining a positive relationship for the sake of the children. The conversation concludes with practical tips for navigating divorce and co-parenting successfully.
Takeaways
- Amicable divorces are possible with effort and intention.
- Emotional healing is crucial before entering legal negotiations.
- Flexibility in parenting plans is essential for co-parenting success.
- Communication is key to maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship.
- Separating the partner from the parent helps in focusing on the child's needs.
- Bonus parents can provide additional love and support for children.
- It's important to prioritize the child's well-being over personal grievances.
- Creating a renewable marriage contract could foster intentional relationships.
- Being vulnerable can lead to more grace in communication.
- The gift of an amicable relationship benefits the children immensely.
Sound Bites
"Divorce doesn't have to be a battleground."
"I wanted to have an amicable relationship."
"You have to acknowledge what's going on."
"One of you has to get on the high road first."
"You can have a positive relationship or be vengeful."
"There is never too much love that's given to children."
"Flexibility is key in co-parenting."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Amicable Divorce
02:59 Darlene's Journey to an Amicable Divorce
06:02 Navigating the Tough Stuff
08:54 Creating a Flexible Parenting Plan
12:10 The Importance of Communication
14:53 Separating Partner from Parent
18:03 The Role of Bonus Parents
21:14 The Gift of an Amicable Relationship
24:10 Renewable Marriage Contracts
26:56 Key Takeaways and Conclusion
Keywords
co-parenting, amicable divorce, parenting plan, emotional divorce, bonus relationships, divorce support, family dynamics, communication, healing, divorce strategies
Thanks for tuning in to Better Than Bitter™, navigating an amicable divorce. Whether you are at the beginning of your divorce journey, midway through, or even done, we want the stories from our guests to give you hope that an amicable resolution is possible. If you'd like to dive deeper into today's episode, check out our show notes for a full transcript, reflections, and links to learn more about Better Than Bitter's coaching courses, and how to connect with our fabulous guests. If you're ready for more support, you can head over to betterthanbitter.coach .
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At Better Than Bitter™, we measure success by what we give and not by what we get. So let's change the divorce dialogue together. It's time to be better than bitter.
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