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Kids First Co-Parenting with Dr. Royster

Dr. Karalynn Royster
Co-Parenting
Child Psychology
Boundaries
High Conflict Co-Parenting
Divorce
Gaslighting
Mental Health
Parenting Strategies
Emotional Well-Being
Nesting
Communication
Parallel Parenting
Kids First Co-Parenting
High-Conflict Co-Parenting
Collaborative Co-Parenting
Parenting
Trauma Response
Custody Evaluations
Step-Family Dynamics
Youth Sports

The podcast for moms raising secure kids after divorce & separation, even when their ex makes everything harder.

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Twenty-six episodes. Thousands of listeners. Moms sharing this podcast with their sisters, their friends, the woman down the street who just got served papers. Season 1 of this podcast has been one of the most meaningful things I have built and I bui... more

If you have a custody evaluation coming up or you've just been told one has been ordered this episode is a must listen.

Custody evaluations are one of the most high stakes (and stressful) moments in any family law case, and most moms walk in under-p... more

Money is one of the most powerful tools used in high conflict divorce and coparenting dynamics. For many women: the narrative that they are "bad with money" is not a personal failure: it is a story they have been told to keep them feeling small or st... more

In this insightful interview, child psychologist & co-parenting coach, Dr. Karalynn Royster, and Licensed Clinical Social worker, Alexandra Harrison LCSW, explore the complexities of stepfamily dynamics, blending families, and effective coaching stra... more

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Leah Hadley
Financial planner, author of Intentional Money, founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and Intentional Divorce Solutions
Intentional Wealth Partners; Intentional Divorce Solutions
Episode: Why You Are Not Bad With Money: with financial expert & best-selling author, Leah Hadley
Alexandra Harrison
Licensed clinical social worker and step-family coach
The Stepfamily Reset / Private practice
Episode: The Stepfamily Reset with Alexandra Harrison, LCSW
Andra Davidson
Certified divorce coach, mediator, creator of the Better Than Divorce system
Better Than Before Divorce
Episode: Divorce Coaching: The Strategic Layer Between Therapy and Legal Counsel with guest, Andra Davidson
Joy Reed
Co-founder of NASDF
National Association for Single and Divorced Families
Episode: What is the National Association for Single & Divorced Families (NASDF) with co-founder Joy Read
Dr. Kristen Hick
Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in healing and intergenerational patterns; leads the Divorce Recovery Group
Center for Shared Insight
Episode: BONUS: Inside A Therapist-Led Divorce Recovery Group, an interview with Dr. Kristen Hick
Sol Kennedy
Founder of Best Interest, AI-assisted co-parenting app
Best Interest
Episode: Pioneering Co-Parent Communication: An Interview with Sol Kennedy founder of Best Interest
Alec Baker
Psychologist specializing in sports and family issues
Co-Parenting Cooperative of Colorado
Episode: Balancing Act: Youth Sports in Divided Families (Bonus Interview with Dr. Alec Baker)
Dr. Julianne Monday
A licensed child psychologist, parent coach and a former early childhood teacher
Episode: Mom Guilt: A Path to Calmer Parenting with Dr. Julianne Monday

Hosts

Dr. Karalynn Royster
Host of Kids First Co-Parenting Podcast; Child psychologist focused on peaceful co-parenting and boundaries.
Dr. Carolyn Royster
Host of Kids First Co-Parenting Podcast; Expert in child psychology and trauma-informed parenting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • So helpful!!

    Dr. Royster is simply the best. She is so relatable and truly provides valuable insight for parents. Co-parenting can be so isolating and lonely. Dr. Royster helps parents feel connected!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CL_integratedbh
    United States3 months ago

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Balancing Act: Youth Sports in Divided Families (Bonus Interview with Dr. Alec Baker)
Q: What practical steps can parents take to reduce conflict while still supporting their child's athletic development?
Implement clear role boundaries, practice compassionate communication after games, limit critical feedback in the car, and use structured co-parenting classes to align on participation and finances.
Balancing Act: Youth Sports in Divided Families (Bonus Interview with Dr. Alec Baker)
Q: How should parents approach participation in youth sports to support both their child and their co-parenting relationship?
Focus on process-oriented goals, multi-sport engagement in early years, and avoid pressuring the child to achieve specific outcomes; recognize that parental behavior at the sideline can significantly impact the child's experience and the co-parenting dynamic.
Balancing Act: Youth Sports in Divided Families (Bonus Interview with Dr. Alec Baker)
Q: Can you tell me a little more about how the amount of time and money spent on sports relates to marital satisfaction?
The research showed that for women there is a negative correlation between higher family income spent on sports and marital satisfaction, suggesting financial overinvestment can be a risk factor in divorce dynamics, while this pattern was not observed for men.
BONUS: Inside A Therapist-Led Divorce Recovery Group, an interview with Dr. Kristen Hick
Q: What makes the grief process in this setting different from other forms of support?
Grief is framed as a normal and ongoing experience after divorce, not a linear path; the group helps people acknowledge, sit with, and navigate grief while receiving validation and shared strategies from others going through similar circumstances.
BONUS: Inside A Therapist-Led Divorce Recovery Group, an interview with Dr. Kristen Hick
Q: Why would someone choose the group over individual therapy, or alongside it?
The group offers a lived, relatable context where members learn from each other's experiences, gain emotional safety, and can process in real-time with feedback, often complementing individual therapy rather than replacing it.

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