About Lesson
Key Message:
Your relationship with your ex may be over, but your parenting partnership is not. The goal is to provide a stable, loving environment for your kids, regardless of the personal dynamics between you and your ex.
Discussion Points:
- Co-Parenting Is for the Kids:
- Co-parenting isn’t about fixing your relationship with your ex.
- It’s about showing your kids that they are more important than any conflict.
- Your Child’s Well-Being Is the Priority:
- Kids who experience healthy co-parenting are more likely to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.
Video Prompt:
Title: “Why Co-Parenting Matters”
Length: ~6–7 minutes
Script Example:
“You may not like your ex, and that’s okay. You don’t have to be best friends. But you do need to show up for your kids—and that means working with their other parent in a way that keeps the focus on them.”
Action Steps:
- Reflection Exercise:
- Write down three ways that healthy co-parenting could benefit your child.
- Example:
- “They feel loved by both parents.”
- “They avoid the emotional damage of conflict.”
- “They learn how to manage relationships respectfully.”
- Mindset Shift Activity:
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- Write a list of “kid-first” phrases you can use when interacting with your ex.
- Example:
- “What’s best for [Child’s Name]?”
- “How can we make this easier for the kids?”