Almost 60% of marriages end in divorce. Mikki checked every box to guarantee a happy life- but what felt like an instant the life she thought she had was gone. Divorce was the healthiest option for their relationship. Parenting can be alienating with little ones and when you get divorced it's another level of alienation. Mikki is a mentor and coach for women who are currently going through this journey. In this episode, Lina and Mikki talk about:Talking to young children about divorceLetting go of the shame of divorceHow to start a healthy co-parenting processNavigating holidays and birthdaysManaging conflict Listen to Mikki on other shows:The Moms Moving On Divorce & Co-Parenting PodcastThe Stepmom Diaries PodcastThe Parenting Coach PodcastMikki Gardner is a Conscious Parenting Coach, the host of Co-Parenting With Confidence Podcast, and a mom to her son! After learning how to navigate life post divorce & using it as a catalyst to her own transformation, Mikki now helps moms move past the divorce drama to become calm, confident co-parents. She is on a mission to help women navigate the emotional and practical difficulties of divorce and co-parenting while creating an intentional, joy + ease-filled life after divorce.Connect with Mikki:WebsiteInstagramFacebookMikki’s Podcast “Co-Parenting With Confidence”Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)