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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

How to support your children when they resist visitation with their other parent
Why stepmom–bio mom conflict often stems from fear and ego, and how to defuse it
The truth about six-month “waiting period” clauses for introducing new partners
How to focus your energy on child-centered priorities, not ego-driven battles
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

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