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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 46 MIN

Stop Forcing Your Kids to Call Their Other Parent

from Badass Breakthrough with Bridget Bennett · host Bridget Bennett, Breaking Badass

Phone calls with your high-conflict ex shouldn't feel like a battlefield, but when every call becomes a power play, it's not about connection anymore. It's about control.If your child dreads the scheduled call, if your ex demands multiple check-ins, or if you're being accused of alienation for not forcing a conversation, this episode will give you theclarity you need.In This Episode:• Why court-ordered phone calls don't mean forcing your child to talk• How to document call refusals without over-explaining or defending• The difference between providing access and managing the other parent's emotions• What to do when your ex withholds communication during their parenting time• How high-conflict parents use phone calls to maintain control, and how to stop playing thegame• Why recording your child's calls will backfire in court• Real strategies for teaching your child autonomy while staying court-compliantThis isn't theory, it's strategy that protects your case and your child.If this episode helped you feel more prepared, follow the podcast and share it with another parent who needs to hear this.Follow me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bridgetb/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_bridgetbVisit My Website: https://www.breakingbadasscoaching.com/DISCLAIMER:The content shared is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or mental health advice. Always consult with a qualified professional. Viewer discretion isadvised.

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Phone calls with your high-conflict ex shouldn't feel like a battlefield, but when every call becomes a power play, it's not about connection anymore. It's about control.If your child dreads the scheduled call, if your ex demands multiple check-ins,...

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