Co-parenting isn’t easy — and no two parents bring the same history, habits, or instincts to the table. In this episode, Kiyah talks with Dr. Emily Racic about why parenting styles often clash, how family of origin shapes our responses, and what it really takes to parent as a team. From building emotional awareness to modeling healthy conflict resolution for kids, we unpack practical strategies and the mindset shifts that can make co-parenting less about battles and more about balance.
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** Resources Mentioned **
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** Key Takeaways **
** Chapters **
00:00 Introduction to Co-Parenting Challenges
01:21 Understanding the Difficulty of Co-Parenting
03:15 Common Conflict Areas in Co-Parenting
05:28 Navigating Parenting Differences
08:49 The Importance of Communication in Co-Parenting
12:13 Shifting Perspectives on Parenting Differences
16:19 Effective Communication Strategies
20:02 Utilizing External Resources for Parenting
22:42 The Role of Time in Resolving Conflicts
25:13 Reframing Stories in Co-Parenting
26:53 Navigating Co-Parenting Dynamics
29:08 Parenting Styles and Family Origins
31:12 Understanding Childhood Needs
33:30 Self-Reflection in Parenting
37:06 The Importance of Communication
39:35 The Ongoing Journey of Parenting
42:08 Managing Anxiety in Parenting
44:01 Resources for Parenting Growth
44:30 Active Parenting: Taking Ownership
** Keywords **
#coparenting, #parentingchallenges, #parenting #communication, #teamwork, #familydynamics, #emotionalawareness, #conflict #conflictresolution, #parentingresources, #familyoforigin, #selfreflection
** About **
Dr. Emily Racic is the owner of Capital Crescent Collective (formerly Emily Cook Therapy). From 2010 through 2022, Emily practiced as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Now practicing as a life and relationship coach, she continues to help clients within an evidence-informed, trauma-sensitive, and client-centered coaching framework. She is able to work with clients worldwide, especially if you and your partner or family member live long-distance. In 2018, Emily’s first relationship workbook was published by Althea Press. The Marriage Counseling Workbook: 8 Steps to a Strong and Lasting Partnership contains some of her best ideas, strategies, and metaphors to help couples pinpoint the cause of their troubles and recreate deep, lasting connections without therapy.Dr. Kiyah Duffey, a celebrated nutrition expert with a PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill and founder of Kizingo, leverages her 20 years of experience to parents towards fostering healthier food habits in themselves and their children. As a mother of three and a globally recognized speaker and entrepreneur, she combines personal insight and professional expertise to help you transform your family’s relationship with food.