105. The 5 critical mistakes that parents make in early separation

The Post-Separation Abuse Podcast · May 20, 2026 · 29m · transcript

The decisions you make in the early stages of separation can shape your family for years to come. And yet, most parents make critical mistakes during this most vulnerable time - often because they're following well-meaning but misguided advice from friends, family, or even professionals who don't understand child development or the realities of post-separation parenting.

In this episode, Danielle walks through the five most damaging mistakes she sees parents make repeatedly in early separation:

• Avoiding conflict at all costs

• Believing "50/50 is best"

• Believing you need the non-primary…