What happens when your children say they feel unsafe with their other parent, or when hostility from a co-parent makes stepfamily life harder than it should be?

In this episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack addresses the top three questions divorce coaches hear most often, covering child safety, stepmom struggles, and parenting plan boundaries around introducing new partners. You’ll walk away with clear, compassionate strategies to keep the focus on your kids while managing the most difficult co-parenting dynamics.

What You’ll Learn

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  How to support your children when they resist visitation with their other parent

  
  


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  Why stepmom–bio mom conflict often stems from fear and ego, and how to defuse it

  
  


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  The truth about six-month “waiting period” clauses for introducing new partners

  
  


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  How to focus your energy on child-centered priorities, not ego-driven battles

  
  


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  Simple mindset shifts to help you thrive as a co-parent, step-parent, or divorced parent

  
  

Episode Highlights

• 02:01 – What to do when kids say they feel unsafe with their other parent


• 06:14 – Why courts don’t always validate children’s voices


• 08:57 – How stepmoms can navigate hostility from the bio mom


• 11:20 – The deeper emotional drivers behind stepmom–bio mom conflict


• 13:45 – Should you include a six-month waiting period in your parenting plan?


• 15:40 – Why flexibility and emotional maturity matter more than rigid rules

Meet the Expert

Michelle Dempsey-Multack is a certified divorce and co-parenting specialist, best-selling author, and host of The Moving On Method®. She empowers parents worldwide to move from high-conflict separation to child-centered co-parenting with empathy, resilience, and clarity.


Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned

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  Safe Harbor Parenting™ – creating the stable, secure home your children need

  
  


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  Respect First Approach – why step-parents earn trust by honoring the bio parent

  
  

  “Hills Worth Dying On” Framework – choosing battles that actually protect your kids

  
  

Closing Insight

"You cannot change what happens in your ex’s home, but you can create safety and stability on your own. That’s the most powerful gift you can give your children."

If this resonates, tune in now and discover how to approach co-parenting challenges with compassion, boundaries, and confidence.

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