Navigating Communication Challenges in Co-Parenting Relationships

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One of the common challenges in co-parenting relationships is communication, which can be hindered by lingering hurt or pain from the past relationship. This can lead to old communication patterns resurfacing, making it difficult to have healthy interactions. Ego can also play a role as individuals struggle to let go of the need to be right, which can further complicate effective communication in the co-parenting dynamic.

When you think of your home or your childhood, what comes to mind? Did you feel cared for and loved? Did you trust that your parents were always doing what’s best for you? Whether you are a parent or a child, healthy communication is one of the most important aspects of an intentional relationship with your family. Today’s guest, Ebony Roberts, is a writer, educator, activist, and mother. After ending their relationship, she and her ex-partner (author Shaka Senghor) decided to continue co-parenting their child. In this episode, she shares tips on how to establish good communication at home and gives deep insight on how to prioritize trust, open-ness, and of course, love. You can read more about Ebony’s story in her book, “The love prison made and unmade” (Harper Collins, 2019) and check out her talk at TED.com