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Common Roles Parents Play in Divorce

In this episode, Michael Flores, LPC-S, and Jennifer Nobles, LCSW-S, explore the different roles parents often fall into during divorce—and how those roles shape the experience their children have in each home. They begin by discussing a common reality many parents notice: children often behave differently at each parent’s house. Even though both parents are raising the same child, they may feel like they’re experiencing two different versions of that child. Michael and Jen explain how this happens because people naturally take on different roles depending on the environment they are in, and children respond to the emotional climate of each home. The conversation walks through several roles parents may unintentionally step into during divorce, including the combative parent, defensive parent, alienating parent, overwhelmed parent, overcompensating parent, gatekeeper, image manager, peacekeeper, and parallel parent. Michael and Jen explain what these roles look like in everyday interactions and how they can influence family dynamics. They also highlight healthier roles parents can strive toward, such as becoming a cooperative co-parent, creating an emotionally safe environment, being structured and reliable, serving as a healthy boundary keeper, and acting as a supportive transition parent when children move between homes. Throughout the episode, Michael and Jen offer reminders that can make a meaningful difference for kids navigating divorce: children do not need to be involved in adult conversations or conflicts, and one of the most powerful things parents can do is treat each other with kindness and respect. Ultimately, these are the things children hope to see between their parents. By recognizing the roles we play and intentionally shifting toward healthier patterns, parents can create more stability and safety for their children during a difficult transition. If this episode resonated with you, please rate and review the podcast to help more families find this support. To learn practical tools for protecting your relationship with your child during high-conflict situations, register for the Countering Alienation course here: https://www.beyonddivorcecourses.com/...