There are at least two sides to every conflict, and when it's between divorced or separated parents, sparks can fly. In each episode, co-parenting experts Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles answer listener questions and talk about the benefits and risks of letting go vs. holding on to the conflict in a variety of complex topics facing co-parents today. Do you hold on for the sake of the children or let go for the same reason? Episodes are released every Sunday at noon. Listeners can email 1234Dilemma@gmail.com and pose a question/dilemma that may be answered on an upcoming episode. What do you do when the other parent won't be flexible with the parenting schedule? How do you respond to a co-parent who is constantly blowing up your phone with texts? Is it really important to talk to your children when they are at the other parent's house? And what about the parent who won't share important information with you about the children? Do you give in to the other parent's antics or should you hold your ground? Get answers to these questions and more on Co-Parent Dilemmas, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 14 hours 25 minutes
episode 19: S1.E19. “I’m Your Dad, Too!”: Child says mom wants him to call stepfather “Dad”
A listener in Vancouver shares a concern about his 4-year-old being encouraged to call his step-father "Dad" and wants to know if he should correct this or talk to his co-parent about teaching their child that he only has one "Dad." Diane and Rick discuss both sides of this issue and when to let it go and when it is appropriate to address it with the other parent...
episode 18: S1.E18. “I’m 14, and I can do what I want!”
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Diane & Rick join Leh Meriwether and Todd Orston of Divorce Team Radio in a discussion about the benefits and risks of a 14-year-old making a custody decision. Although they specifically discuss a Georgia law regarding when a child can make a custody election, the mental health concepts discussed are applicable to all families...
episode 17: S1.E17. What About Me?: The right of first refusal dilemma
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Alma poses a question about child safety and right of first refusal. Diane & Rick unpack the complexities of these issues and how to focus on keeping the child out of the middle and engaged with the trusted parent...
episode 16: S1.E16. A Kid with Two Homes
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Diane & Rick address a listener dilemma about sticking to the parenting plan or being flexible with weekend time. Blogger Bella Duncan (www.akidwithtwohomes.com) weighs in with how kids feel about living in a high-conflict parenting situation and advice about seeing things from the child’s point of view...
episode 15: S1.E15. Grandparent Dilemmas
Diane & Rick answer listener Kathy’s question about access to grandchildren after divorce. She is frustrated that her ex daughter-in-law won’t be flexible about her time with the kids when the grandparents are in town. Rick & Diane suggest that even grandparents can respect the parenting plan and should educate themselves about co-parent conflict to avoid giving bad advice to their divorced children.
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episode 14: S1.E14. “She’s Scheduling Activities on My Time!”
Diane and Rick address Jared's dilemma with his co-parent regarding too many activities on his parenting time. He claims the other parent is purposely involving their child in activities on his weekends, and it's negatively affecting the time he has with his son...
episode 13: S1.E13. How Soon is too Soon?
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A listener asks about introducing his new dating partner to the children. Diane & Rick explore all of the risks and benefits of introducing too soon, how it affects children, and talking to his co-parent about it...
episode 12: S1.E12. "Who Do You Think You Are?" When step-parents play the role of co-parent
Tiffany from Georgia writes to ask how she can get her co-parent to communicate with her instead of his new wife. Diane and Rick explore both sides of the issue when a step-parent is actually better at communicating than the co-parent, as well as when the step-parent makes it worse. Also, discussed in this episdoe is a weekly email protocol and Diane and RIck use in their parenting coordination practices...
episode 11: S1.E11. Looking for Loopholes to Create Conflict
Diane and Rick answer a question about what to do when the court-ordered parenting plan is vague, unclear, and doesn't account for practical situations -- especially when your co-parent likes to be the parenting plan police! Chris from Ohio says his plan states he cannot leave the state without informing his co-parent. But he lives only a few miles from the state line, and his ex filed a contempt against him when he took the kids to have lunch with his cousin in a neighboring state...
episode 10: S1.E10. Mommy's Coming!: Loving kids through disappointment
Jerome from Mississippi poses a heart-breaking dilemma for Diane and Rick to address - what to do when the other parent isn't consistent with her visitation...