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Dating after divorce can be overwhelming—where do you even start?

Whether you're back in the dating scene, navigating online dating, or wondering how to introduce a new partner to your kids, this episode is for you!

Jenn Ford sits down with dating & relationship expert Hope Petrow to talk about:

✔️ The biggest mistakes newly single parents make in dating
✔️ How to write an online dating profile that attracts the right people
✔️ The role of self-care & emotional healing in finding love again
✔️ How to recognize red flags and avoid common dating pitfalls
✔️ The best way to introduce a new partner to your kids without drama
✔️ How to build confidence and date authentically after divorce

No matter where you are in your dating journey, this episode will help you feel more empowered, confident, and ready to find the right connection.

Episode Timestamps & Topics Covered:

📌 [00:00] Navigating Co-Parenting & Dating After Divorce
📌 [07:04] Common Mistakes in Post-Divorce Dating
📌 [11:21] The Importance of Self-Discovery After Divorce
📌 [18:37] Manifesting Your Ideal Partner
📌 [22:49] Introduction & Technical Challenges
📌 [23:44] Navigating Dating Apps: Do’s & Don’ts
📌 [26:17] How to Improve Your Dating Profile for Better Matches
📌 [30:31] Managing Dating Expectations & Avoiding Disappointment
📌 [34:20] Self-Reflection & Personal Growth Before Dating
📌 [38:56] The Right Timing for Dating After Divorce
📌 [42:06] Healing & Moving On After a Breakup
📌 [48:10] Building Trust & Recognizing Red Flags in Dating
📌 [52:37] Dating with Kids: When & How to Introduce a New Partner
📌 [1:00:08] Navigating Conversations on Dating Apps
📌 [1:04:42] Embracing Self-Acceptance in Dating

💬 Connect With Us:

📌 Grab Hope’s ‘Magnetic Confidence - Your Guide to Attracting and Keeping Your Soulmate Connection’ course here → https://www.hopepetrow.com/

📌Grab Hope’s ‘Perfect Partner Blueprint” here → https://www.hopepetrow.com/gift

📌 Join our Facebook Community for Co-Parents → https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatthecoparent

📌 Join Hope’s Community For Divorced Women Here → https://www.facebook.com/groups/attractingyourtruesoulmate

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Holidays as co-parents don’t have to be stressful! In this episode of What the Co-Parent, Jenn and Greg share how they turned holiday chaos into connection by focusing on what truly matters—the kids.

From the lessons learned during their first awkward Halloween to their most peaceful Christmas yet, Jenn and Greg dive into:

• Balancing schedules and traditions without losing your sanity.
• Setting aside tensions to prioritize your kids’ happiness.
• Creating new family traditions that work for your unique situation.

Whether you’re navigating your first holiday season as co-parents or looking for ways to improve, this episode is packed with practical tips, heartfelt stories, and a reminder that co-parenting is all about progress, not perfection.

Join us to make this holiday season your best yet!

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Co-parenting: it’s the wild ride no one really prepares you for. But we’re here to make it smoother, funnier, and maybe even enjoyable!

Join Jenn and Greg—exes, friends, and co-parenting teammates—as they share real stories, wins, and lessons from their own journey. From the chaos of rebuilding their friendship after separation to the highs and lows of parenting together, Jenn and Greg know co-parenting isn’t always easy, but it can work.

Practical advice, hilarious mishaps, and heartfelt conversations. Whether you’re just stepping into the co-parenting world or looking for tips to improve, we’ve got you covered. Each episode will help you navigate tough conversations, build better connections, and maybe even laugh along the way.

Subscribe now and join us on a journey to turn co-parenting chaos into connection.

Let’s go from exes to allies—together!"

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