Ep. 05 Sol Kennedy - Divorce's Impact: Kids Remember How Parents Handled It

About Sol:Sol Kennedy is the Founder of BestInterest, the first co-parenting app designed to foster peaceful communication between co-parents using the power of AI. A serial entrepreneur, former Googler, and angel investor, Sol blends his deep tech expertise with a personal mission—to bring more peace and safety to co-parenting, especially for those navigating high-conflict dynamics. Through BestInterest and his podcast Co-Parenting Beyond Conflict, he’s helping parents set boundaries, reduce stress, and keep the focus where it belongs—on the kids.Get 10% off here: https://bestinterest.app/promo/betterdivorceSummaryIn this episode of the Better Divorce podcast, Paulette Rigo interviews Sol Kennedy, founder of the Best Interest app, which aims to improve communication between co-parents using AI technology. They discuss the challenges of co-parenting, the importance of effective communication, and how the app can help reduce conflict and facilitate better interactions. Sol shares his personal journey in developing the app and its features, emphasizing the need for tools that prioritize the well-being of children during and after divorce. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in enhancing communication and the future developments planned for the app.Takeaways:Co-parenting requires a shift in mindset from being a family to being separate.Effective communication is crucial for successful co-parenting.The Best Interest app was created to help co-parents communicate better.AI can help filter messages to reduce conflict in co-parenting situations.Divorce itself doesn't harm children; it's the conflict that does.Setting boundaries in communication can help manage high conflict situations.The app allows for one-way communication to minimize emotional triggers.Best Interest app provides coaching on how to communicate effectively.Reducing the frequency of communication can help lower stress levels.Future developments for the app will include features for expense tracking and calendars.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Co-Parenting Challenges02:51 The Importance of Communication in Co-Parenting06:00 The Birth of the Best Interest App09:11 Features and Benefits of the Best Interest App12:00 Understanding the Best Interest Concept14:49 Navigating High Conflict Situations17:54 AI's Role in Improving Communication21:01 Future Developments and Resources23:48 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademyBuy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso...AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div...Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...#divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport