Ep. 107 Kim Feeney: Was it the chocolate pudding and other misconceptions children have about divorce

Meet Kim Feeney! - Play Therapist and founder of Butterfly Beginnings Counseling Kim is a licensed independent social worker and registered play therapist supervisor She has ten years of experience working with children and families helping them to lead healthier emotional lives. She owns a private practice, Butterfly Beginnings Counseling in Davenport, IA but works nationally as well... Paulette and Kim explore the misconceptions and pains children have about how they experience divorce. How did your experience as a child of divorce give you a greater advantage or insight into helping? What is co-parenting? Co-parenting refers to the act of two parents raising a child even though they are no longer romantically involved. Was it the chocolate pudding?  Learn to create I Love You Rituals. What are the benefits of co-parenting? Children benefit from consistency. 6 tips to effective co-parenting: 1. Set hurt and anger aside, 2. Be consistent, respectful, and kind, 3. Use a website or app to communicate more effectively, 4. Have a brief, monthly "parental team meeting", 5. Accept that the co-parent is still your child's parent, 6. Make transitions and visitation easier on the kids. It is possible to create a new relationship with your ex that focuses on and meets the needs of the child(ren). free guide 6 ways parents can help children cope with big emotions available at www.butterflybeginningscounseling.com/coping Kim can help! Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS Consultant/Coach Author Speaker Podcast Host 1:1 Retreats Find out more about Paulette at www.betterdivorceacademy.com www.bettercareerproject.com www.betterdivorceblueprint.com www.betterdivorcesummit.com