Cooperative Coparenting

Cooperative Coparenting I’m a therapist, an author, a mom, a co-parent and a co-parenting coach living and working in LA. 💕

When you bring a nanny or childcare provider into your co-parenting dynamic, you’re not just hiring help—you’re welcomin...
11/13/2025

When you bring a nanny or childcare provider into your co-parenting dynamic, you’re not just hiring help—you’re welcoming another adult into your child’s emotional ecosystem.

Nannies can care best for your kids when they have clear expectations, consistent guidance, and respectful communication from both homes. Swipe through for practical ways to set your nanny up for success and make them a valued part of your team kiddo. ➡️

Have you incorporated your nanny or childcare provider into your coparenting plan? What's worked well for your family? Drop a comment below, I'd love to hear your experience! 👇

11/11/2025

Every transition, big or small, can activate a child’s attachment system. That’s why drop-offs, pickups, or shifting between homes can stir up anxiety, clinginess, or big emotions.

In this reel, I’m sharing 3 attachment-rooted ways to ease transitions, so your child feels connected even when you’re apart. When kids feel emotionally anchored, they can handle change with more confidence and calm. 💙

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Co-parenting after separation can bring up grief, frustration, and uncertainty — but it can also be a chance to rebuild ...
11/06/2025

Co-parenting after separation can bring up grief, frustration, and uncertainty — but it can also be a chance to rebuild trust and stability in new ways. Co-parenting works best when both parents focus on what really matters — your child’s well-being. That is your shared goal, regardless of how you feel about each other.

These five dynamics are a great place to start. 💛
Which one feels easiest for you right now — and which one feels most challenging?

👇 Let’s talk about it in the comments.

11/04/2025

Before you can create healthy relationships — with a partner, a co-parent, or even your children — it begins with the one you have with yourself.

That means tending to your own emotions, offering yourself compassion, and creating space for growth and healing. It means listening to your feelings instead of judging them or shutting them down, and holding yourself with the same attunement and care you wish someone else would.

When you nurture that relationship with yourself first, you bring a more secure, more confident presence into every interaction in your life 💙

Before The Big Chat:Parents are unsure what to say, afraid of saying the wrong thing, and sometimes on totally different...
11/01/2025

Before The Big Chat:
Parents are unsure what to say, afraid of saying the wrong thing, and sometimes on totally different pages.
Kids pick up on that — they feel the tension, the uncertainty, the fear.

After The Big Chat:
There’s clarity, calm, and connection.
You both speak with one voice, giving your child the reassurance they need to feel secure in what comes next.

The Big Chat helps you stay united and confident as you deliver this message in a clear, compassionate way that prioritizes your child.

This template enables you to:

☑️ Approach the conversation with clarity and compassion
☑️ Avoid common pitfalls that cause confusion
☑️ Foster a supportive environment for your child

I hope The Big Chat becomes a valuable tool for you and your family, grab your copy today! 💙

https://mailchi.mp/96b95b0fe596/big-chat-guide

10/30/2025

I have a confession… my ex and I did not do the Big Chat right.

No planning, no collaboration, and definitely not a conversation that gave our daughter clarity and security. The result - our daughter felt alone and confused.

If you’ve stumbled through the early stages of separation, or skipped the conversation altogether, please know that you are not alone... and you can have a do-over. We did, and it changed everything for our kid.

A do-over can change the story for your children, from feeling alone and confused to being seen, supported, and secure in what comes next.

That’s why I created The Big Chat, an opportunity to repair and do it over in the way your kid needs you to - the right way. And now I’m making this available to you for free!

Inside the template, you’ll get:

👉 A script outline you can adapt to your family
👉 Guidance on what to say (and what not to say)
👉 A way to speak with one voice, even if you’re no longer a couple

It helps to avoid:

👉 Turning an already stressful experience into a war zone
👉 Oversharing or using confusing or vague language
👉 Creating a traumatizing experience for your child

The Big Chat is a powerful tool to help you create the unity and calm that your kids deserve during this big life transition.

Would you like your free Big Chat script?

Get it today! https://mailchi.mp/96b95b0fe596/big-chat-guide

Often, when co-parents come to me at the start of their journey, things aren’t great.There’s pain, distance, and a lot o...
10/29/2025

Often, when co-parents come to me at the start of their journey, things aren’t great.

There’s pain, distance, and a lot of unspoken emotion. Even when things are amicable, it’s hard to stay aligned when you’re both processing so many emotions and change. And then they have to sit down and tell their kids about the separation.

This is where all that tension can surface. Parents end up reacting from their own pain instead of tuning into their child’s needs.

Here’s how all of that baggage can show up in that crucial conversation:

💥 Mixed messages
💥 Emotional overwhelm
💥 Kids caught in the middle

That’s why I created The Big Chat — to help parents move from confusion and conflict to clarity and connection.

When you take the time to plan, align, and center your child’s needs, you can transform a painful moment into one of honesty, safety, and support.

👉 Swipe through for the 6 key elements of a supportive Big Chat, and grab the free script template to guide your own.

https://mailchi.mp/aurishasmolarski/the-big-chat-guide

Navigating separation is hard, but telling your child can feel even harder.That’s why I created The Big Chat for my divo...
10/27/2025

Navigating separation is hard, but telling your child can feel even harder.

That’s why I created The Big Chat for my divorcing clients. It’s a script template to help you find the right words for one of the most important conversations you’ll ever have.

It helps to avoid:

👉 Turning an already stressful experience into a war zone.
👉 Oversharing or using confusing or vague language.
👉 Creating a traumatising experience for your child.

Inside the template, you’ll get:

👉 A script outline you can adapt to your family.
👉 Guidance on what to say (and what not to say).
👉 A way to speak with one voice, even if you’re no longer a couple.

If you’re a parent who puts your child’s needs first and wants to start your co-parenting journey on the right foot, The Big Chat is a powerful first step.

Would you like a copy?

➡️ Grab your free Big Chat script today [link in bio] or write “chat” in the comments and I’ll send the link directly to your dms.

Healing your attachment wounds doesn’t mean you never get triggered — it means you’re learning to meet those triggers wi...
10/23/2025

Healing your attachment wounds doesn’t mean you never get triggered — it means you’re learning to meet those triggers with awareness and compassion.

It’s noticing when you’re activated, pausing before reacting, and choosing connection instead of old protection patterns.

Every small moment of awareness counts, and with guidance, those moments become lasting change.

✨ Want support as you strengthen these skills?

Schedule a free consultation and we can talk about a custom session tailored to your needs.

Every child experiences divorce differently, and their age plays a big role in how they process the change.Understanding...
10/09/2025

Every child experiences divorce differently, and their age plays a big role in how they process the change.

Understanding what’s happening developmentally can help parents respond with empathy and stability. Swipe through to learn how divorce affects children at each stage — and what they need most to feel safe, loved, and supported.

10/07/2025

In the chaos of co-parenting, it's easy to think self-care is selfish.

You're managing schedules, emotions, transitions, and trying to hold it all together for your kids. But here's the truth: You can't be present and connected for your child if you're running on empty. When you're overwhelmed and haven't processed your own grief, anger, or fear, your child feels it. They absorb your stress. They try to take care of YOU.

Real strength isn't martyrdom. It's recognizing that taking care of yourself IS taking care of your kids.

Call that friend. Go to therapy. Take that nap. Ask for help. ❤️

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