Parents of the Year
We were never given a manual on how to parent. It is easy to get overwhelmed to know the right thing to do. There is so much contradictory information out there and everyone has their own advice. Parenting is a rewarding but messy, confusing, infuriating, guilt-inducing, and overwhelming journey. While it's easy to get lost, Andrew Stewart, a real dad, and Dr. Caroline Buzanko, a real mom, child psychologist, and parenting expert (who also happens to be married to Andrew) will help you get back on track. In each episode, Andrew and Caroline have open and honest chats about everything parenting. Join them in honesty, laughter, and tears (Caroline is a bit of a cry baby) as they help you navigate this journey of parenting. And, every so often, you may get some gems of expert advice. Our goal is to make your parenting journey less stressful, more forgiving, and more awesome. Please join us every Wednesday for new episodes of Parenting of the Year.
Parents of the Year
183. Can co-parenting actually work without going to court?
In this episode of Parents of the Year, Caroline sits down with Peggy, a co-parenting coach and former judge, to talk about one of the toughest challenges families face: raising kids after separation or divorce.
From avoiding conflict and keeping kids out of the middle, to creating respectful communication and future-focused parenting agreements, Peggy shares hard-earned lessons from both the courtroom and coaching practice.
If you’ve ever wondered how to protect kids from conflict, break free from resentment, or build a parenting plan that actually works — this episode is for you.
Homework Ideas:
Shift from Past to Future: Write down how you want to feel in 6 months, 1 year, and 10 years when it comes to co-parenting. Use that as your compass.
Respect Rule: Practice communicating with your co-parent as if your child is listening — because they are. Keep it respectful, brief, and focused on the child.
Create Written Agreements: Even if not filed in court, draft a parenting plan together. Having expectations in writing avoids confusion and conflict.
Check Language: Avoid negative comments about the other parent in front of kids. If you slip, repair it by affirming the child’s right to love both parents.
Future Visualization: Imagine big milestones (graduations, weddings, holidays) — then ask yourself, What do I need to let go of now to make those moments possible together?
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