THE RE:STARTACADEMY

WHEN YOUR EX UNDERMINES YOUR PARENTING (AND HOW TO STOP IT)

EYITEMI SAMUEL Season 1 Episode 23

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Does this sound familiar?

You work hard to establish structure, routines, and boundaries for your kids. Bedtimes. Screen time limits. Healthy eating. Respectful communication.

Then they go to their dad's house... and it all goes out the window.

He lets them stay up late, eat junk food, skip homework, and talk back without consequences. When they come back? They're cranky, entitled, and testing every boundary you've set.

"But Dad doesn't make us do that. Why are YOU so strict?"

You feel undermined, disrespected, and powerless.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✨ Why different rules at different houses don't actually damage kids (and what DOES confuse them)

✨ The "But Dad Lets Us" response scripts — word-for-word ways to handle manipulation without losing your cool

✨ 7 strategies for becoming unshakeable in your parenting — so your kids respect YOUR boundaries even when Dad's are different

✨ When to seek alignment vs. when to let it go — and how to focus on what truly matters

✨ My personal story of going from reactive to consistent — and how that changed everything

This episode is for you if:

  • You're tired of feeling like you're parenting alone
  • Your kids constantly compare you to their dad
  • You feel like your ex deliberately undermines you
  • You want to stop feeling powerless and start feeling confident

What you'll walk away with:

You cannot control his parenting — but you can master yours. You'll have a clear framework for establishing unshakeable boundaries, responding with calm confidence, and building the stable home your kids desperately need.

Your consistency will become their foundation. And that's more powerful than you realize.

📥 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Consistent Parent Blueprint Includes worksheets, response scripts, a 30-day tracker, and more. 

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