Divorce: What I Wish My Parents Knew

Mother, Coparent, Cancer Survivor, and Entrepreneur. These are the descriptors that just scratch the surface when talking about my guest Sara Olsher. She is the creator of Mighty & Bright Co. This company provides magnetic calendars with magnetic options to fill your week with. This idea came to Sara when she put her daughter in counseling after she and her husband divorced. The counselor explained to Sara how crucial visual schedules are for children's development and for reducing anxiety levels. Sara also explains her passion for writing about hard things and translating them into kid language. Through her divorce, and battling breast cancer she became one who was very acquainted with hard things. This woman is full of passion, hope, and courage. Her calendars are a lifesaver! I can't wait for you to hear her story, and what Mighty & Bright Co. is all about.

Mighty & Bright Co. Website

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Music by Cameron Tarvin

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Divorce and Children, created by Christina McGhee is one of the most comprehensive resources for parents. I was honored to interview the founder, Christina, in this episode. She is a child of divorce herself and also a bonus mom! She and I speak about the importance of language when speaking about divorce. For example, "step-mom" can easily be replaced with "bonus mom". She also shares what pillars are needed for children after divorce, why discipline is still important, and also acknowledges just how hard all of this can be. The empathy and understanding that Christina carries for parents is what makes her such a great teacher. She also got to share about her book and the incredible new film series, Split. I hope you enjoy this conversation that I had with Christina McGhee as much as I did.

• Christina's Website
• Christina's Book
• Split Film Website

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In this episode, Harrison "Red" Rankin brings us into the last year of his life. Back in February of 2022, Red found out his parents were separating. Red is 25 years old, yet he is a child of divorce. We are lucky to hear Red's story after such a new change for him and his family. He speaks about how his role as a son has changed with his mother. He talks about how many young men realize the ways they are like their fathers. We chat about what it's like being an adult child of divorce and how looking back at his childhood, he saw some signs pointing toward divorce. Red truly is a self-aware man, and I was so fortunate to hear his story. I hope you enjoy it!

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The collaboration you have all been waiting for... Bella + Grace! Bella Duncan, the founder of "A Kid With Two Homes", tells us what it was like growing up. She explains her heart behind creating her blog and why she thinks divorce deserves the same attention as other childhood traumas. In this episode, we discuss the drama of swapping parents in the middle of parking lots, why co-parent mutual respect is essential, and how to cope with the realities of divorce. We laugh and reflect on the fact that we are the only two (that we know of) in the space of divorce speaking from the child's perspective! Bella is a wealth of knowledge and I was so lucky to interview her. Enjoy the episode and if you enjoyed it, let us know! Bella's Website: https://www.akidwithtwohomes.com/  Bella's Instagram: @akidwithtwohomes Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you enjoyed it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! Instagram: @divorcetipsfromkids --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grace-casper/support

In this episode, Fiona Kong shares what it's been like co-parenting after parting ways with her former partner. They have a now 6-year-old son, Emile who was two when they split. Fiona was sad to be missing out on her child's life half the time. It was hard to find out what he and his dad did together since he was only two years young. So, she bought a journal from the dollar store and asked if her co-parent could fill it in with things they did together. Fast forward a bit and now she has created a whole journal for split families to use together. It contains a calendar, journal prompts, memory keepers, and more!

Beyond sharing her journal, she shares what the split has been like for her and her son. We discuss how divorce affected Emile and how he tried to keep track of when he was with each parent. We also spoke about her own journey and how she had to seek healing from her own family of origin and the beauty of forgiveness.

Home Sweet Homes Website: https://home-sweet-homes-journal.myshopify.com/ 

Fiona's Instagram: @homesweethomesjournal

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In this episode, I interview 34-year-old, Katherine Randolph. She speaks about what it was like growing up as the oldest sibling. Divorce has impacted her in ways that she still exemplifies today, like being on time. Katherine's parents were very protective of THEIR time with her and her sister. She could not be late. Katherine had to have a super-efficient map planned out in her head of how to leave mom's house well to not offend her while also making it to dad's house on time. This stress put a lot of stress on her. She also experienced "Parentification". She was her mother's emotional stabilizer. We even hear Katherine read a journal entry from the 4th grade of her stating that what makes her happy, is when mommy's happy. 

As much as I just described the negative effects, she also explains what her parents did well. Such as, not speaking poorly about the other parent, providing her with a fun childhood, and meeting her financial and physical needs. 

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In this episode, Dr. James and his wife Ginger share about their resource: "The Family Core". Both of them had been divorced and had children before meeting one another. Blending a family is always hard but for them, faith was a huge component of how they found healing and hope. We talk about their experience of being a blended family, what they see their kids go through, and how they came up with the idea of "The Family Core". The Family Core is an app to help parents co-parent through healthy communication and organization. It has four pillars it can assist families with: secure chat, secure document storage, shared family calendars, and geo-locations for both Androids and iPhones. 

The Family Core website

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In this episode, 23-year-old JJ Zykan explains what her childhood was like as a child of divorce. We talk about mom and dad swapping houses, bad therapy, watching her mom enter into a toxic relationship for her second marriage, and how we need different parents at different times of our lives. Overall, JJ is grateful for the divorce. It allowed her family to be fully free and not walk on eggshells around each other. There was less fighting and anxiety within the home. While JJ is not an advocate for divorce, she recognizes it was the healthiest move for her family. This podcast is jammed packed with nuggets of wisdom. So, grab a notebook and pen, and lean in as you hear JJ's story.

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Isabel had to grow up fast. She is the oldest of six kids, two of which have disabilities. Her relationship with her mom has always been difficult to navigate. However, her dad has been a safe haven for her, giving her space when needed. Buckle up as we tackle narcissistic moms, abusive step-parents, switching houses midweek, and the power of giving kids their space. 

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We're back with the sibling duo, Grant and Haley! If you haven't listened to part one, do so now!! In this episode, we talk about what their parents did well with split custody. We also discuss what research says is best, practicals for going from house to house, and resources for you. I loved this conversation and I am so honored to have interviewed these two. Enjoy this gift!

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