Kids First Co-Parenting with Dr. Royster
The podcast for moms raising secure kids after divorce & separation, even when their ex makes everything harder.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Kids First Co-Parenting with Dr. Royster
Latest Episodes
Why “Just Ignore It” Is Terrible Advice for Kids in High-Conflict Homes
We look at why “just ignore it” fails kids in high-conflict homes and show how brief, blame-free validation protects their trust and nervous system. We share practical scripts to name the hard thing, contain it, and co-regulate without fueling ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:17
Beyond the “Best Lawyer” List: Questions to Hire the Right Fit
We walk through how to decide if your attorney is the right fit by focusing on your next 60 to 90 days, your case’s unique needs, and the communication systems that keep you steady. We compare junior and senior counsel, map specialties to real ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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24:36
Holiday Series: Coping With Holiday Grief After Divorce
We explore how to face holiday grief and ambivalence when the kids are with a co-parent and the house feels too quiet. We share a clear plan to cope ahead, micro-skills for spirals, and when to bring in extra support while modeling regulation f...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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22:23
Holiday Series: But You Get Two Christmases”-Grief, Joy, And Mixed Feelings For Kids
We explore how to support kids through holiday ambivalence without putting them in the middle, and why naming, validating, and coping rituals reduce stress for both kids and parents. We reframe “bad behavior” as stress signals, unpack loyalty p...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:41
BONUS: Inside A Therapist-Led Divorce Recovery Group, an interview with Dr. Kristen Hick
We explore how a therapist-led, process-oriented divorce recovery group helps women move through grief, confront shame, and build real co-parenting skills when conflict runs high. Join us for the bonus conversation with Dr. Kristen Hick
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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41:36
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