EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 24 MIN
At Least 10 of Our Unspoken Rules of Co-Parenting: 🤫 Boundaries, Kids, & Surviving Your Ex || DD227 || David and Rachel
from The Divorce Devil Podcast · host David M Webb
Welcome back to the Divorce Devil Podcast! 😈 If you’re divorced over 40 struggling with co-parenting, you're not alone. I'm David, with Rachel and we're diving into the messy, complicated world of co-parenting. We're tired of sugar-coating it. This is real life, real challenges, and real solutions.In this episode, we're talking about our top 5 co-parenting tips – both from my "non-cordial shit show" perspective 💩 and Rachel's more "love and light" approach ✨. No matter what your co-parenting style is, there are strategies that can make your life easier (and less stressful for your kids).We're tackling:Unrealistic Expectations: 🤦♂️ Why you thought you could still be friends with your ex (and why you probably can't).Setting Boundaries (and Sticking to Them!): 🚧 No more "nice parent" bullshit. Rules are rules.The "Holiday Harmony" Myth: 🎄 How to survive Christmas, birthdays, and every other special occasion without losing your damn mind.The Ping Pong Effect: 🏓 Why inconsistent rules between households are messing with your kids.Taking the Personal Hurt Out of It: ❤️ Loving your kids more than you hate your ex (even when it's REALLY hard).Communicating Like an Adult (Even When You Don't Want To): 🗣️ Using apps, texting strategically, and biting your tongue when necessary.Recognizing What You Can and Cannot Control: 🧘♂️ Focus on yourself, your kids, and your own household. Let go of the rest.Embracing Flexibilities 🤸♂️ Learn how to compromise and bend so your kids can enjoy their time.We get it. Co-parenting is a grind. It's frustrating, it's exhausting, and it can feel like a never-ending battle. But it's also an opportunity to put your kids first, create a stable environment, and show them what it means to be a good human being.So, if you're ready to ditch the drama, embrace the chaos, and find some sanity in the co-parenting process, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications! 🔥 We help with any questions on divorce advice.Now it's your turn! 👇 What's your biggest co-parenting challenge? Share your thoughts in the comments below!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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