Co-Parenting & Divorce: How to Support Your Child Through This Transition with Love, Stability & Cooperation (Free Parenting Class)
Presenter:
Presenter:
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Date: April 16th, 2025
Time: 12pm-12:45pm PST
Location: Zoom
Custom Gift: All attendees will receive a complimentary printable designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, making it easier to implement what you learn right away.
Cost: Free
Spots: 25
What It’s About
When families go through divorce or separation, it’s natural for children to experience confusion, big emotions, and uncertainty. This class is designed to support parents and caregivers who want to provide stability, consistency, and emotional safety during this time of transition.
We’ll explore how to approach co-parenting in a way that centers your child’s well-being, even when communication with the other parent feels challenging. You’ll learn practical tools for creating shared routines across two households, reducing conflict, and helping your child feel secure and connected.
The class will cover age-appropriate ways to talk with your child about divorce, how to handle common behavioral changes that may arise, and how to support your child in adjusting to new routines and environments. You’ll gain language you can use during difficult conversations and learn how to maintain a united front, even when parenting separately.
We’ll also look at how family transitions can uniquely affect neurodiverse children and how to support them with structure, predictability, and gentle communication.
Whether you’re early in your co-parenting journey or have been navigating it for a while, this class will offer guidance for creating calm, consistency, and connection in your child’s life. You’ll leave with clear strategies that reflect your values and promote your child’s resilience and sense of safety.
What to Expect
Below is the class outline and what you can expect to learn through attending
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Divorce on Children
• How family transitions affect children’s behavior and emotional well-being
• Common reactions based on age and developmental stage
• Supporting emotional regulation during periods of change
Creating Stability Across Two Households
• Building consistent parenting routines between homes
• Tools for smooth transitions during custody exchanges
• Using visual schedules and routines to reduce anxiety
Effective Co-Parenting Communication
• Strategies for reducing conflict and tension with your co-parent
• Approaches to shared decision-making and boundary setting
• Scripts and phrases for respectful communication
Helping Your Child Feel Safe, Loved, and Secure
• Ways to reinforce connection and belonging in both homes
• Co-regulation strategies during meltdowns or emotional outbursts
• Encouraging open conversations without putting the child in the middle
Supporting Neurodiverse Children Through Family Changes
• How divorce impacts neurodiverse children differently
• Creating individualized supports to meet unique needs
• Maintaining structure, predictability, and sensory supports across environments
Who Should Attend
This parenting class is for all parents and educators, including:
• Parents of children ages 2–10 navigating divorce or separation
• Parents of neurodiverse children, including those with autism, ADHD, or other unique needs
• Co-parents looking to build consistency, cooperation, and shared routines
• Single parents seeking support in creating emotional stability at home
• Blended families working to strengthen relationships and reduce conflict
• Educators and caregivers who support children experiencing family transitions
• Families with any custody arrangement—shared, sole, or flexible
• Parents who want to learn practical, compassionate strategies rooted in child development
• Caregivers interested in improving communication and co-parenting dynamics
• Anyone committed to supporting children with empathy, structure, and love through big life changes
My Gift to You
*for attendees only
All attendees will receive a tailored resource designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in a meaningful way. The goal is to provide you with something practical you can take with you and use right away.
Depending on the class topic, your gift may include:
- Printables to support structured routines and positive behavior.
- Behavior charts, reward charts, and sticker charts to encourage cooperation and reinforce good habits.
- Potty training charts to help guide your child through the process with consistency.
- Parenting printables and educational resources designed to promote emotional regulation, communication, and positive discipline.
- Parenting guides with expert-backed strategies to help you navigate common challenges with confidence.
Each gift is intentionally selected to align with the skills and techniques covered in the class, making it easier for you to implement what you’ve learned. Whether it’s a visual tool, structured plan, or step-by-step guide, you’ll walk away with a valuable resource you can start using immediately to create a calmer, more connected home.
About the Presenter
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
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RSVP Information
After you RSVP below, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to attend the class at the scheduled date and time. We try to schedule our classes during typical lunch breaks, so you can join from the comfort of your home, car, or anywhere that fits your schedule, making it easy to participate without disrupting your day.
To ensure a stress-free and private learning experience, your video and audio will remain off throughout the session. At the end of the class, we will host a live Q&A session, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions via the chat feature and receive guidance in a comfortable, distraction-free environment.
Please note that this class will be recorded, and by RSVPing, you acknowledge and consent to being part of the recording. The recording may be used for educational purposes, marketing, or future course content. Any chat questions or participant interactions included in the recording will remain anonymous.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jen@alignedfamilies.com. If you’d like to invite a partner, friend, or relative, please forward this link so they can register separately. Each participant will need to RSVP individually to attend the class.
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