The Strategic Mom Brief
The Strategic Mom Brief gives you practical articles 1–2x a week on real family court issues, parenting plan mistakes, and high conflict co-parenting strategy.
Why Daily Communication With Your High-Conflict Ex Is NOT Good Co-Parenting
I posted a story on Instagram about the fact that I don’t communicate with my ex-husband every day. In fact, I rarely communicate with him at all unless there is something that actually needs to be discussed. I also have the notifications for our co-parenting app turned off, which means his name ...
Jun 06, 2026
Why The Toxic Relationships Turn Into High Conflict Co-Parenting
One of the most surprising things about my divorce wasn't the divorce itself. It was how long the relationship continued affecting my decisions after it was over.
I think most women imagine divorce as a finish line. It seems like once you leave, the papers get signed and the marriage ends, the ch...
May 30, 2026
The Biggest Lie Women Are Told About Mediation and Negotiating Outcomes In Family Court
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Here’s The Lie
One of the biggest lies women are told in divorce and child custody is that mediation automatically works if you are reasonable enough.
Moms are told that if you stay calm, compromise often enough, communicate clearly enough, and focus on “keeping the peace” and “putting the chil...
May 27, 2026
When Your Ex Accuses You of Coaching the Kids
One of the hardest parts about high-conflict co-parenting is realizing that, eventually, your children become part of the battlefield.
Recently, I found myself back in family court with my ex-husband after becoming aware of a series of concerning disclosures involving the children and the way the...
May 15, 2026
These 3 Forces Behind Bad Divorce & Custody Decisions Are Why I Married My Ex Twice
One of my friends always jokes that the reason I married my ex-husband twice is because I got divorced in three days. Maybe if I'd have to suffer through the 2 years of litigation some others go through, maybe I would've have been so hasty.
Yes, I married my ex-husband twice. And yes, I was able ...
May 02, 2026
When the Issue Isn’t the Issue: How High-Conflict Co-Parents Use Leverage
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I recently shared on Instagram that last spring, my ex withdrew consent for the kids to continue playing soccer. The response to that post told me a lot, not just about co-parenting dynamics, but about how many people still misunderstand what high-con...
Apr 25, 2026
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