EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 48 MIN
Life After Divorce: Making Co-Parenting Work for Your Family with Tiff Preston-Thomas | Ep. 17
from The Working Mom's Playbook Podcast for All Moms Balancing Careers and Babies · host Antonia DePace | First-Time Mom, Former Magazine Editor
The episode continues The Working Mom's Playbook Real Moms Series with Tiff Preston-Thomas, where she discusses her master's research on divorce dynamics and its impact on children. The conversation delves into co-parenting, collaboration, and special occasions post-divorce, emphasizing the importance of personal accountability and a child-focused approach. The conversation covers the redefinition of holiday traditions, the approach to having the divorce conversation with kids, the impact of divorce on children, handling post-divorce conflict, and the impact on children's perspective.TakeawaysPsychology is an innate interest for Tiff.Divorce doesn't have to be ugly or detrimental to children.Children are impacted by adult decisions.Co-parenting should focus on the needs of the kids.Special occasions require collaboration between parents.Conversations with kids about divorce should be age-appropriate.Everything related to divorce is temporary.It's important to separate adult emotions from parenting responsibilities.Personal accountability plays a crucial role in co-parenting.Life is too short to fight over trivial matters.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tiff Preston-Thomas03:14 Exploring Divorce Dynamics and Psychology07:06 The Importance of Positive Co-Parenting15:30 Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges15:57 Defining Successful Co-Parenting21:42 Collaboration During Special Occasions26:24 Navigating Holiday Traditions in Blended Families29:51 The Difficult Conversation of Divorce with Children39:15 Advice for Moms in the Midst of Divorce40:48 Mindset Shifts for Positive Co-Parenting42:54 Lessons on Love and Relationships for Children47:44 Introduction and Gratitude48:14 Looking Ahead to Future Episodes48:21 Riverside Intro.mp4Contact Tiff Preston-Thomas at [email protected] more about Tiff and her family in Medford Living Magazinedivorce, co-parenting, psychology, child outcomes, family dynamics, parenting, divorce advice, positive relationships, family holidays, working moms, best motherhood podcasts, motherhood podcasts, best podcast for babies, best podcast for toddlers, working moms, working mom challenges, career mom, career oriented mom, podcasts for moms, podcasts for working moms, podcasts for women, best podcast for moms, best podcast for working moms
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The episode continues The Working Mom's Playbook Real Moms Series with Tiff Preston-Thomas, where she discusses her master's research on divorce dynamics and its impact on children. The conversation delves into co-parenting, collaboration, and special occasions post-divorce, emphasizing the importance of personal accountability and a child-focused approach. The conversation covers the redefinition of holiday traditions, the approach to having the divorce conversation with kids, the impact of divorce on children, handling post-divorce conflict, and the impact on children's perspective.TakeawaysPsychology is an innate interest for Tiff.Divorce doesn't have to be ugly or detrimental to children.Children are impacted by adult decisions.Co-parenting should focus on the needs of the kids.Special occasions require collaboration between parents.Conversations with kids about divorce should be age-appropriate.Everything related to divorce is temporary.It's important to separate adult emotions from parenting responsibilities.Personal accountability plays a crucial role in co-parenting.Life is too short to fight over trivial matters.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tiff Preston-Thomas03:14 Exploring Divorce Dynamics and Psychology07:06 The Importance of Positive Co-Parenting15:30 Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges15:57 Defining Successful Co-Parenting21:42 Collaboration During Special Occasions26:24 Navigating Holiday Traditions in Blended Families29:51 The Difficult Conversation of Divorce with Children39:15 Advice for Moms in the Midst of Divorce40:48 Mindset Shifts for Positive Co-Parenting42:54 Lessons on Love and Relationships for Children47:44 Introduction and Gratitude48:14 Looking Ahead to Future Episodes48:21 Riverside Intro.mp4Contact Tiff Preston-Thomas at [email protected] more about Tiff and her family in Medford Living Magazinedivorce, co-parenting, psychology, child outcomes, family dynamics, parenting, divorce advice, positive relationships, family holidays, working moms, best motherhood podcasts, motherhood podcasts, best podcast for babies, best podcast for toddlers, working moms, working mom challenges, career mom, career oriented mom, podcasts for moms, podcasts for working moms, podcasts for women, best podcast for moms, best podcast for working moms
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