Recorded Discussion
Free

How Your Co-Parenting Relationship Shapes Your Child’s Emotional Health (and What You Can Do About It)

June 11, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

This discussion was hosted live on the date noted above, you can view the recording and download the handouts below.

About this Workshop

Your relationship with your co-parent is one of the most powerful influences on your child’s emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being. Research shows that ongoing conflict between parents can increase stress for children, while strong, supportive co-parenting can reduce anxiety and improve overall adjustment.

In this previously hosted conversation, Ruth Freeman LCSW interviews Brian D. Doss, Ph.D. a leading voice behind the research-driven OurRelationship program to explore how parent relationships directly impact children. Backed by over a decade of research, this approach has been shown to improve communication, reduce conflict, and even decrease adjustment problems in children.

Ruth and Brian break down practical, evidence-based strategies parents can use right away to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create a healthier family environment. This conversation will help you strengthen your co-parenting relationship and support your child’s long-term success.

Read more about the topic on Ruth’s blog here.

Topics

  • co-parenting
  • communication
  • conflict
  • mental health

Age Category

  • All, Mental Health
  • All, Parent Wellbeing
  • School Age
  • Teens & Young Adults
  • Toddlers & Preschoolers

Meet your Instructors

Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW