Co-Parenting Through Youth Sports - Interactive Tool

Step 1: Your Co-Parenting Context

Key Research Finding: Frequent parent-child communication about sports matters MORE than the quality of co-parent cooperation. Even if you struggle to work together, you can each support your child effectively. (Markham et al., 2019)

What is your current co-parenting relationship status?

How long have you been co-parenting separately?

Child's age:

What sport(s) does your child play?

Competition level:

Step 2: Co-Parenting Sports Readiness Assessment

Rate your current co-parenting dynamic on a scale of 1-5 for each statement:

We communicate about sports decisions without conflict

We present consistent messages to our child about sports

We coordinate logistics smoothly (schedules, transportation)

We share financial responsibilities fairly

We behave respectfully at games in each other's presence

We support each other's parenting approach publicly

We make major sports decisions together

Our child feels comfortable with both of us at games

Step 3: Warning Signs Assessment

Check any that apply to your child:

Child seems anxious before games when both parents attending Performance notably different depending on which parent is watching Child makes comments about one parent's reaction to other parent Child asks you not to come to games to "avoid drama" Child has stopped talking about sports at home Child tries to manipulate parents against each other for sports advantage Child expresses desire to quit despite previously loving the sport Coach has mentioned child seems distracted or stressed

Step 4: Current Communication & Logistics

How do you currently communicate about sports logistics?

Text messages Email Co-parenting app Phone calls Through child (red flag!) Minimal/no communication

How often do conflicts arise about sports-related matters?

Rarely or never Occasionally (few times per season) Frequently (multiple times per month) Constantly (weekly or more)

Do you have a shared sports calendar or schedule system?

Yes, and it works well Yes, but we struggle to maintain it No shared system

What's your biggest co-parenting challenge related to sports?

Step 5: Your Goals for This Tool

What do you most hope to improve? (Select up to 3)

Reduce conflict between co-parents Establish better communication systems Coordinate logistics more smoothly Present more consistent approach to child Reduce stress on child Handle financial decisions better Improve behavior at games Make major decisions together effectively

What's one specific situation you need guidance on?

THE QUIET EDGE

Step 1: Your Co-Parenting Context

Step 2: Co-Parenting Sports Readiness Assessment

Step 3: Warning Signs Assessment

Step 4: Current Communication & Logistics

Step 5: Your Goals for This Tool

Your Personalized Co-Parenting Action Plan