{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"348: Successful Co-parenting","description":"In this powerful and deeply honest episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori sits down with Jon Bassford, author of The Co-Parenting Secret: It\u2019s Not About You, to talk about what healthy co-parenting really looks like, and why most families are unknowingly doing it wrong. Jon shares his personal journey as a child of divorce, a father navigating two households, and a co-parent who intentionally chose cooperation over conflict. Together, they explore the realities of dual parenting vs. true co-parenting, the emotional toll high-conflict dynamics place on children, and how ego, resentment, and unresolved hurt often derail what\u2019s best for kids. This conversation covers: \u2022 Why \u201cco-parenting\u201d often isn\u2019t co-parenting at all \u2022 The difference between parallel parenting and collaborative parenting \u2022 How childhood divorce experiences shape adult parenting decisions \u2022 Why keeping the focus on the child changes everything \u2022 The power of accountability instead of blame \u2022 How healthy communication models emotional intelligence for kids \u2022 Creating a functional \u201cvillage\u201d even after divorce \u2022 Why showing up matters more than perfection \u2022 How to reduce transitions, meltdowns, and emotional overload for children Jon also explains how he and his ex-wife rebuilt their post-divorce relationship with intentionality, including maintaining respectful communication, consistent parenting standards across households, and involving extended family as part of a unified support system. This episode is a must-listen for: \u2714 Stepparents feeling overwhelmed or sidelined \u2714 Divorced parents struggling with communication \u2714 Parents navigating 50\/50 custody schedules \u2714 High-conflict co-parenting situations \u2714 Anyone wanting to protect their child\u2019s emotional health If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether peaceful co-parenting is truly possible, this episode proves that it is. Because when parenting becomes about the child instead of the adults\u2026 everything changes.  \ud83d\udd17 Resources Mentioned: \u2022 The Co-Parenting Secret: It\u2019s Not About You \u2014 Jon Bassford \u2022 Website: jonbassford.com  \ud83c\udfa7 About the Nacho Kids Podcast The Nacho Kids Podcast is dedicated to supporting stepparents and blended families through real conversations, real stories, and real solutions \u2014 all grounded in the proven Nacho Kids Method. Life really is better\u2026 when you Nacho. &amp;nbsp; stepfamily, stepparenting, blended family, co parenting, coparenting after divorce, parallel parenting, high conflict coparent, divorce parenting, shared custody, 50\/50 custody, parenting after divorce, stepmom support, stepdad support, nacho kids, blended family podcast, co parenting communication, healthy coparenting, child centered parenting, divorced parents ","author_name":"The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver","author_url":"https:\/\/nachokids.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39934470\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39934470"}