Objective:
Help dads assess the current state of their co-parenting relationship and recognize areas for improvement.

Video Prompt:

Title: “Identify Your Co-Parent Relationship”
Length: ~8–10 minutes
Content:
Use real-life scenarios to explain different types of co-parenting relationships (collaborative, parallel, high-conflict) and how they affect children.

Types of Co-Parenting Relationships:

1. Collaborative Co-Parenting:
   • Both parents communicate effectively and prioritize the child’s needs.
   • Ideal but requires trust and effort.

1. Parallel Parenting:

1. • Minimal interaction between parents.
   • Focuses on keeping peace by managing parenting responsibilities separately.

1. High-Conflict Co-Parenting:

1. • Frequent disagreements and emotional tension.
   • The child often feels caught in the middle.

Action Steps:

1. Reflection Prompt:
   • “Which type of co-parenting relationship do you currently have? Is it working for your child?”

1. Journal Exercise:

1. • Write down one step you can take to improve your co-parenting relationship.