Parenting

We Need to Be on the Same Page: 3 Rules for Parenting as Partners

Stop the good cop/bad cop dynamic and parent as a team

Join us for a 40-minute guided session with a registered therapist.

Learn practical strategies to parent as a united team and eliminate the good cop/bad cop dynamicthat confuses your kids and frustrates you both.

Friday, January 16, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 PM EST
40
Minutes
30
Min Q&A
Free
Free

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Led by CRPO-Registered Therapists

What You’ll Learn?

That moment when your partner gives in after you said no, and your kid knows exactly who to asknext time—it's exhausting, isn't it? The good cop/bad cop dynamic doesn't just confuse your children;it erodes your partnership and makes parenting harder than it needs to be.

We can't transform your entire parenting approach in 40 minutes, but we can help you step outsidethe frustration, get on the same page, and learn the essential rules that make parenting as partnersactually work.
Recognize the patterns
that keep you stuck in good cop/bad cop roles and why they undermine your parenting
Understand the impact
of divided parenting on your children's sense of security and behavior
Learn the 3 essential rules
for parenting as partners and creating a united front
Master age-appropriate expectations
that both parents agree on and actually follow through with
Develop strategies
for private disagreement and public unity—even when you don't see eye to eye
Build a roadmap
for addressing problems early and knowing when to ask for help
Create consistency
that gives your children security and gives you peace of mind
Transform your partnership
from a source of stress into your greatest parenting asset
Dr. Trish Mclean, RP
Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)

Meet Your Facilitator

Led by an experienced, registered therapist

Trish McLean is the heart and soul of The Story Isn’t Over, a psychotherapy clinic blending compassion and expertise to support clients on their journey toward healing and growth. In her 25 years of working in healthcare, Trish has devoted her career to creating a safe space for people, whether individuals, couples, or families, to overcome challenges and rediscover hope.

Having navigated trauma, mental health challenges, and major life changes, she engages with her clients through a lens of empathy derived not only from her professional training but also from her personal journey. Although each individual's narrative is distinct, Trish’s substantial life experiences provide her with insight into the challenges and victories faced by her clients. Raised by parents dedicated to living with purpose and making the world a better place, Trish developed a strong conviction to live for something bigger than herself. 

Areas of Expertise
Anxiety
Addictions
Attachment Styles
Mood & Behaviour
Parenting

Session Details

Everything you need to know about joining us
0-10 minutes
Welcome and setting the stage—understanding where your parenting partnershipbreaks down
10-20 minutes
Rule #1 & #2—Agreeing on non-negotiables and presenting a united front (and whyit matters)
20-30 minutes
Rule #3—Addressing problems early and building your support system
30-40 minutes
Live Q&A and creating your parenting-as-partners action plan

Who Should Attend

  • Parents experiencing the good cop/bad cop dynamic and feeling frustrated by their partner'sinconsistent approach
  • Couples who want to get on the same page about rules, consequences, and family values
  • Anyone feeling undermined when their partner contradicts their parenting decisions in front ofthe children
  • Parents whose kids have learned to play one parent against the other
  • Those who avoid addressing parenting issues until they become major conflicts
  • Anyone wanting to create more consistency and security for their children

What to Expect

Walk away with practical tools you can use tomorrow.
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Interactive discussion
that validates your experience without judgment
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Real-world scenarios
and how to navigate them with confidence
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Practical takeaways
you can use before your next family gathering
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Space to ask questions
about your specific situation
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A recording
of the session so you can revisit the strategies anytime
Important Note:
This webinar is educational and not a substitute for crisis support or therapy. If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) or visit your nearest emergency room.

Find Your Therapist

Therapy is most effective when there’s a strong connection between you and your therapist, you should feel comfortable with your therapist, know that they genuinely care about you, and trust that they have the skills to help you. We make finding the right therapist easy, and if the first one doesn’t feel like a good match, we’ll provide a free consultation with a new therapist; sometimes it takes a couple of tries to find the right fit, and that’s perfectly okay.

Aneliya
Registered Psychotherapist, MTA
Archana
Registered Psychotherapist
Avery
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Desiree
Registered Psychotherapist
Erica
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Grace
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Jasman
Councellor
Julia
Registered Psychotherapist
Keeley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Intern
Payal
Registered Therapist (Qualifying)
Robin
Registered Nurse
Simrit
Registered Pyschotherapist
Sona
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Tara
Registered Psychotherapist
Tarra
Registered Social Worker, BSW
Teuta
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Trish
Registered Psychotherapist
Victoria
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)