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Graphic titled “The 72-Hour Rule – How to De-Escalate Co-Parenting Disputes” showing two parents arguing with a child in the middle and a caution symbol, representing conflict de-escalation and co-parenting stability.

The 72-Hour Rule: How to De-Escalate Co-Parenting Disputes Before They Explode

Co-parenting conflicts don’t always need a courtroom—sometimes they need a pause. The 72-Hour Rule gives you space to breathe, let stress settle, and reply with clarity instead of chaos. Practice the pause, protect your peace.
Graphic titled “The Co-Parenting Command Center – Leadership Lessons From the Trenches,” featuring a compass, a computer screen with a gavel, a tornado icon, and a target icon, symbolizing clarity, structure, and leadership in co-parenting.

Co-Parenting Command Center: Leadership Strategies for High-Conflict Parenting & Custody Battles

Learn how to lead with courage, emotional intelligence, and stability in high-conflict co-parenting and custody battles.
Father video-chatting with his daughter on a laptop, symbolizing virtual parenting time, co-parenting communication, and maintaining connection during transitions.

Relocation in Co-Parenting: Like Playing Chess in a Sandstorm

Discover how to navigate relocation in co-parenting with courage, rapport, and connection.
Parent writing a child-focused parenting plan titled “Kid First, Not Petty First,” emphasizing the Best Interest of the Child Standard, co-parenting clarity, transformational resilience, and the Elevatus C2R2E Framework.

Kid First, Not Petty First

Some parenting plans sound more like revenge plots than roadmaps. This post breaks down how writing to the "Best Interest of the Child" standard keeps the focus where it belongs—on the kid, not the conflict.
A sad child stands between two separated parents who face away from each other with arms crossed, symbolizing co-parenting conflict. The image reflects emotional strain, family division, and the need for structure, clarity, and transformational resilience supported by the Elevatus C2R2E framework.

10 Things Every Co‑Parent Needs to Know

Co‑parenting demands more than compromise—it requires structure, boundaries, and emotional discipline. These ten truths offer a grounded, experience-based guide to protecting your child and your peace.

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