Protecting Your Child’s Heart in Divorce: Strategies for Parents

In this insightful episode, host Leah Hadley welcomes Maria Natapov, a seasoned co-parenting and step-parenting coach who specializes in helping families navigate the complexities of blended family life. Together, they dive deep into Maria’s BH2O framework for collaborative co-parenting, exploring the mindset, regulation, and values-based strategies that help parents and step-parents create a supportive environment for kids during and after divorce.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Introducing Maria Natapov:

Her personal story, professional background, and motivation for helping blended families.

- The BH2O Framework:

A 16-week co-parenting curriculum focusing on transformational shifts—beyond just “do’s and don’ts,” it addresses the root of conflict, mindset, and sustainable change in co-parenting relationships.

- Maintaining Control & Emotional Regulation

- Building Effective Co-Parenting Plans

- Why Early Professional Support Matters

- How to Avoid Unintentional Stress for Kids

Featured Resource:

Family Fusion: 6 Steps to Collaborative Co-Parenting

A free resource from Maria Natapov full of actionable tips, tools for parents and step-parents, facts about blended families, and self-care strategies.

Get the free guide at https://synergisticstepparenting.com/ 

Connect with Maria Natapov:

Website: https://synergisticstepparenting.com/ 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 617-419-0878

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