In this video, Michelle walks you through the essential strategies for protecting your children’s emotional well-being while co-parenting with a high-conflict partner. Starting with the importance of maintaining stability and consistency at home, she emphasizes how children often absorb tension, and offers concrete tips to minimize their exposure to conflict.

Key topics covered include:

• How to set healthy boundaries with your co-parent and the importance of clear, respectful communication.

• The role of routines, predictable schedules, and safe spaces in supporting children whose parents are in ongoing conflict.

• Recognizing and addressing signs of stress, anxiety, or behavioral changes in children that may stem from the co-parenting dynamic.

• Strategies for self-care, so you can stay emotionally resilient and present for your kids.

• Tips for documenting interactions, using neutral language, and when to seek mediation or professional help.

Whether you’re currently in a high-conflict co-parenting relationship or preparing to co-navigate one, this video offers actionable guidance to protect what matters most—your children and your relationship with them.