100: Parallel Parenting — Two Train Tracks, One Child

Divorce may end a marriage, but it does not end the responsibility to raise a child together. We explore what parallel parenting really means when cooperative co-parenting feels impossible. Krista reframes parallel parenting as a way to reduce unnecessary conflict while still sharing essential information and supporting one child moving between two homes.

We look at how chronic conflict harms kids, what children actually notice and internalize, and the subtle ways loyalty binds show up. Krista walks through strategies for calmer, businesslike communication, using parenting apps, structuring exchanges to protect children from tension, and drafting specific, child-centered parenting plans.

We also touch on when added support can help, and how safety concerns and domestic violence change the analysis.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • What parallel parenting is and what it is not
  • The “two train tracks, one train” analogy for co-parenting after divorce
  • How chronic conflict and loyalty binds impact children
  • Strategies for low-drama, businesslike communication between parents
  • Using parenting apps, shared calendars, and detailed parenting plans
  • Structuring exchanges and events to reduce stress on kids
  • When parenting coordinators, decision makers, or safety-focused plans are needed

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All states have different laws; be sure you are checking out your state laws specifically surrounding divorce. Krista is a licensed attorney in Colorado and Wyoming, but is not providing through this podcast legal advice. Please be sure to seek independent legal counsel in your area for your specific situation. 

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