Kids And Phone Calls After Divorce

SPLITUP · Aug 10, 2026 · 1h 6m · transcript

We talk about why phone calls between two households trigger some of the biggest co-parenting fights, even when both parents genuinely love their kids. We draw a hard line between calls that build connection and calls that turn children into reporters, loyalty managers, or evidence.

• Phone calls as symbols of control, access, and reassurance for parents

• The difference between connecting with your child and parenting the other household

• Why secure attachment does not require constant contact

• Age and development factors from toddlers to teenagers

• Handling rituals like bedtime stories…