Divorced, Not Deranged: Parenting Without Screwing Kids Up

In today’s episode, we’re joined by a remarkable guest who grew up navigating life between two homes. Now a successful attorney, devoted husband, and proud father of two, he reflects candidly on the challenges he faced as a child of divorced parents. He shares the emotional hurdles of growing up in a separated family and his ongoing journey to break the cycle, creating a stable, loving environment for his own family.Key Topics Covered:Personal story - It’s about time… - Separation of parents was easy - what came after was worse.Adjustment to a new life - Biggest challenges - Tools used to deal with the conflictDon’t want to turn it into a therapy session but… - What does it feel like for a child when one parent doesn’t stop talking negatively about the other parent? - Can I make it stop?Reflection (47 years later) - Does it get better? - The lasting effects of parental conflict on childrenAdvice for divorcing parents - Keep kids out of the conflict — no matter what (it does get complicated when only one parent follows this piece of advice) - When new partners come in, if they are loving toward your children, let them be loved. It is not a competition - loving and supportive parents can never be replaced by a new person in your kids’ lives.“We must be willing to let go of the life we've planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” - Jeff RobertsConnect with Ksenia Muench:Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ Email: [email protected] Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/