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The Coparenting Chronicles

Author: Jenna & Chelsea

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WELCOME TO THE CO-PARENTING SITCOM NOBODY ASKED FOR 

Two women, one baby daddy, a husband, five kids and a fully blended family, co‑parenting in the wild, busy juggling kids, partners, careers, group chats, therapy, and a surprising amount of snacks. If you’ve ever Googled “is hiding in the bathroom self-care?” you’re in the right place.

•Real conversations about co‑parenting
•Comedic disasters to survive the hard days
•Honest talks about blended families and boundaries
•Special guest episodes 

If have any co-parenting moments, thoughts, or specific topics you’d love for us to cover on the podcast, please send us a DM or email us at coparentingchroniclesllc@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!

We’re not experts but we love our kids, each other, and oversharing on the internet. So grab your drink of choice, hit subscribe, and join us in the delightful disaster we call co-parenting. Every episode comes with a laugh and a moment that makes you feel seen.

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Send a text If you grew up drinking Capri Sun and disappearing until dinner, this one’s for you. We’re comparing 90s parenting to parenting in 2026, exploring how a generation raised on independence (and questionable supervision) is now navigating gentle parenting, boundaries, and constant information overload. Was it neglect or did it make us resilient? We talk through the cultural shift, the pressure on modern parents, and what we’re keeping, changing, and laughing about along the way. Supp...
Send a text Co‑parenting isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all, especially when you’re juggling different ages, personalities, and blended family dynamics. In this episode, we break down how co‑parenting challenges can look wildly different with older kids versus younger ones, from communication and boundaries to loyalty conflicts and independence. We also get real about stepparenting: the expectations, the emotional labor, and the things no one warns you about. Whether you’re new to blending families or d...
Send a text This episode covers the complex realities of co-parenting after infidelity, pregnancy, and relationship challenges. Jenna and Chelsea share personal stories, insights on trust rebuilding, parallel parenting, and navigating new family dynamics, offering practical advice for difficult situations. Support the show
Send a text In this episode, Chelsea and Jenna discuss the challenges of navigating outside opinions and judgments in blended families. They explore the stigma surrounding blended families, the importance of handling judgment gracefully, and the difference between viewing children as 'baggage' versus recognizing their life experiences. The conversation emphasizes the need for acceptance and understanding in family dynamics, encouraging listeners to prioritize their family's happiness over soc...
Send a text In this episode, Chelsea and Jenna discuss the complexities of co-parenting during a child's illness, particularly focusing on the experience of navigating communication, grief, and support systems. They share personal stories about their relationships, the importance of therapy, and the role of community support in times of crisis. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of blended families, emphasizing the need for open communication and emotional resilience. Sup...
Send a text In this episode, we’re keeping it simple and getting personal. We’re sharing a little about who we are, how this podcast came to be, and what brought us behind the mic. Think of this as a casual introduction — the stories, perspectives, and personalities you’ll be hearing from each week. No pressure, no heavy topics, just a chance to get to know us and start the conversation. We’re so glad you’re here. Support the show
Send a text In this episode, we’re taking you all the way back to where our co‑parenting journey really began—the uncomfortable moments, the hesitant conversations, and the slow, sometimes messy, always human steps that took us from “umm… hi?” to becoming true teammates for our kids. We open up about the early days: the awkward energy, the uncertainty. We walk through the turning points, the small but powerful choices, and the moments of honesty and vulnerability that helped us start buildin...
Send a text Episode 1 - Sleepovers: The Co-parenting Battle No One Talks About Welcome to the very first episode of Co-parenting Chronicles! Thank you so much for tuning in. We chose sleepovers as our kickoff topic because of a recent situation between our two homes that had us thinking about co‑parenting and sleepovers. Navigating sleepovers can already be tricky, but add co‑parenting into the mix, and the rules and expectations can get complicated fast. In this episode, we dive into t...
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