Homework - Module 9 (Microcast)

Module 9 Challenge
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Module 9: Start date

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Module 9: Completion date (must be no more than 10 days past start date above)

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The module 9 challenge is a culmination of all you've learned during your time in this program. Each section of the challenge is related to the learnings that have been covered in prior modules. Take time to reflect on each question/prompt and use this like a journal. Feel free to refer back to prior modules if needed.
Once you have both completed this challenge, schedule a call via AppClose to go over this with your co-parent.
Engage in one self-care activity this week and tell us what it was below. How valuable are acts of self-care to getting along and your co-parenting relationship overall?
Spend time with your child(ren) this week to identify and celebrate three of their strengths or achievements. Document those below.
Reflect on one instance this week when you felt annoyed, angry, hurt, or ready to give up with your child and share below. Share below a specific behavior you aimed to redirect, noting your strategies and their effectiveness. Share this experience with your co-parent, focusing on how you recognized the underlying goal of misbehavior.
Self Quieting: Share below a time when you used self-quieting with the kids this week and how you self-quiet when you are upset. Discuss these with your co-parent.
Family Meeting: Tell us the date you had your family meeting

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Family Meeting: Document your family meeting below including the agenda, how the meeting went, any outcomes, and how often you plan to have them with your children. How can you both use family meetings to care for your children’s emotional well-being? Review this with your co-parent on your call.
How have you improved your own communication style throughout this process? How have you improved your overall communication with your co-parent throughout this process? What will you do to keep it going in the future? Tell us below. For example, agree on using a silly word like "purple elephant" when things get heated. If someone uses the word, that's your reminder to take a step back and remind each of you of your commitment to healthy communication while co-parenting.
Intentional Listening: Complete this challenge below with your co-parent during your call this week.
1. Set a Timer for 2 Minutes
2. One person speaks without interruption for the full 2 minutes.
3. The speaker shares thoughts or feelings on a neutral co-parenting topic (e.g., “What I hope for our child this month” or “One thing that’s been hard about this transition”).
4. Listener’s Role: No interrupting, no fixing, no defending. Just listen.
  Focus on body language, eye contact, and staying present.
5. Reflect Back: After the speaker finishes, the listener summarizes what they heard, using phrases like:
  1. “What I heard you say is…”
  2. “It sounds like you’re feeling…”
  3. “What matters to you about that is…”
6. Switch Roles and Repeat: Now the other person speaks for 2 minutes while the first person listens, then reflects.
Summarize below how the Intentional Listening Challenge went from your perspective:
Conflict Resolution: Document a recent conflict and how you resolved it below, then discuss your process and results with your co-parent.
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Visualize your children as adults, grateful for the love, respect, and kindness you demonstrated in co-parenting. They will thank you for prioritizing their well-being over conflict, creating a strong foundation for their relationships and lives. Keep pushing forward—your actions today are paving the way for their brighter tomorrow!
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Module 9 Challenge

Once you have both completed this challenge, schedule a call via AppClose to go over this with your co-parent.