Our guest for this episode:

About our guest:

He has written a book called "The Co-Parenting Secret: It's not about you”. Jon is actually a consultant.

Link to book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6gR0ucX

He heads up operations for startups and nonprofits, but he has written this book based on his own personal story. His friends, his family, and people were amazed by him and his wife and how well they were able to co-parent. And they were like, you should write a book. And John's like, huh, maybe I should write a book.

co-parenting, divorce, family dynamics, intentional parenting, emotional well-being, communication, relationships, parenting strategies, self-reflection, family support

In this episode of the Better Than Bitter podcast, Tania Leichliter speaks with Jon Bassford about his book, 'The Co-Parenting Secret: It's Not About You.' They discuss the challenges of co-parenting, the importance of intentionality, and how to navigate new relationships while keeping the children's best interests at heart. John shares his personal experiences and insights on creating a supportive environment for children post-divorce, emphasizing the need for effective communication and emotional well-being.

• Co-parenting requires intentionality and focus on the children.
• It's essential to communicate effectively for the sake of the kids.
• Divorce doesn't have to be a negative experience for children.
• Maintaining relationships with extended family is crucial.
• Emotional well-being of parents directly affects the children.
• Letting go of animosity can improve co-parenting dynamics.
• Children benefit from having multiple loving adults in their lives.
• Being open to new relationships can be healthy for everyone involved.
• Self-reflection is key to personal growth post-divorce.
• Creating a supportive environment helps children thrive.

Navigating the Co-Parenting Journey

Intentional Co-Parenting Strategies

"It's not about you."

"You have to be very intentional."

"Let go of the animosity."

00:00 Introduction to Co-Parenting Dynamics

03:17 The Journey of Writing a Co-Parenting Book

05:42 Navigating Co-Parenting with Young Children

08:09 Intentionality in Co-Parenting Relationships

11:07 Humanizing Divorce and Co-Parenting

13:32 Building a Supportive Co-Parenting Village

16:19 Handling New Relationships and Dating

18:51 Communication as a Pillar of Co-Parenting

21:45 Teaching Children About Relationships

24:22 Focusing on Self-Improvement

26:53 Letting Go of Control and Embracing Flexibility

29:44 Creating a Loving Environment for Children

36:02 Introduction to Amicable Divorce

37:31 Resources for Support and Growth

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