It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

Family Boundaries: Supporting Children Through High-Conflict Divorce

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Oct 16, 2025
The discussion dives into the complex roles of grandparents during high-conflict divorces. Practical strategies for maintaining supportive relationships with both parents and managing grandchildren's feelings are highlighted. It also covers how to navigate tricky communication with an ex-partner and their new spouse. Key advice includes setting clear boundaries and recognizing signs of negative behavior in co-parenting dynamics. Listeners gain insights on the importance of flexible thinking and the trajectory of various divorce scenarios.
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ADVICE

Teach The Four Big Skills

  • Teach children the four big skills: flexible thinking, managed emotions, moderate behavior, and checking yourself.
  • Use these skills to set limits with kids without bad-mouthing the other parent.
ADVICE

Set Limits And Use Fitting Consequences

  • Set clear limits and impose immediate, fitting consequences when a child speaks disrespectfully.
  • Use light, relevant consequences like skipping a planned favor to change behavior quickly.
INSIGHT

Limit Setting Is A Lost, Powerful Skill

  • Setting limits and imposing consequences is a lost art replaced by drama, arguing, or avoidance.
  • Reclaiming this skill reduces stress and frees mental space from ongoing conflict.
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