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5 Subtle Signs Your Child Is Being Alienated — And What You Can Do Now
Parental alienation often starts in whispers, not roars. It’s not always name-calling or overt sabotage. Sometimes, it’s the subtle...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 186 min read
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Brainwashed by My Ex: How to Reclaim Your Role as a Parent After Alienation
If your child has started acting distant, repeating negative things about you, or outright rejecting your presence—it might not be a...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 185 min read
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The Long Game: Rebuilding Trust with a Child After Parental Alienation
Introduction: Alienation damages a child’s ability to trust—not just you, but themselves. Recovery takes patience, emotional...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
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What to Do If Your Child Repeats Lies from Your Ex: Strategy Without Retaliation
Introduction: It’s one of the most gut-wrenching moments: your child repeats a lie your ex told them. Whether it’s “you abandoned us” or...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 174 min read
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Is My Child Being Brainwashed Against Me? 7 Signs of Subtle Parental Alienation
Introduction: You know something feels off. Your child hesitates when speaking to you, parrots phrases you’ve never said, or acts cold...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 175 min read
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What If My Ex Moves Out of State With Our Kids Without My Permission?
When a parent crosses state lines with your children without permission or notice, it’s not just frustrating—it could be illegal. Under...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 164 min read
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She Took the Kids and Blocked Me – Now What?
When a co-parent takes the kids and cuts off all contact, it’s not a disagreement—it’s a full-blown emergency. If she’s blocked your...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 165 min read
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Parental Alienation and Control: Why She’s Using the Child and How to Fight Back Legally
In the world of high-conflict custody battles, some parents go beyond disagreements and step into manipulation. One of the cruelest...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 84 min read
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Weaponized Parenting: How to Respond Legally When Your Child Is Turned Against You
When your ex is manipulating your child to turn against you, it’s more than just hurtful—it's weaponized parenting. These tactics may...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 84 min read
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When Your Co-Parent Uses Your Child Against You: What Are Your Rights?
Parental alienation is one of the most painful challenges a parent can face. When your child starts echoing hostile statements, avoiding...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 84 min read
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How to Reconnect With Your Child After They’ve Been Turned Against You
One of the most painful experiences for any parent is when a once-loving child starts to pull away—or worse, turns against you—under the...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 65 min read
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Is My Child Being Brainwashed Against Me? 7 Signs of Subtle Parental Alienation
When a child starts to pull away emotionally, act out, or repeat cruel things they’ve heard from your ex, you may wonder— is my child...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 65 min read
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My Narcissist Ex Is Turning My Child Against Me – What Can I Do?
If it feels like your narcissist ex is slowly turning your child against you, you're not imagining things. One of the most devastating...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 64 min read
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I’m a Single Mom and I’m Exhausted – Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Doesn’t Have to Break You
If you’re a single mom trying to co-parent with a narcissist, you know the exhaustion isn't just physical—it’s emotional, legal, and...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 34 min read
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She Took the Kids and the Dog: What Now? Your Legal and Emotional Game Plan
When your ex suddenly takes the kids and the family dog, it’s more than unfair—it’s a direct emotional attack. You may feel powerless,...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
May 14 min read
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Parental Alienation by a Narcissist: How to Push Back Without Pushing Your Child Away
When a narcissist starts turning your child against you, it feels like a betrayal on every level. The subtle comments, guilt trips, and...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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The Narcissist Is Turning My Kid Against Me: What Should I Do?
The Narcissist Is Turning My Kid Against Me: What Should I Do? If you're a parent who's watching your child drift away due to the...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 304 min read
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Emotional Abuse Through the Children: What’s the Legal Path?
When your ex uses your child to inflict emotional harm, the pain cuts deep—and the legal path isn’t always clear. You may hear your child...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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My Ex Undermines Me During Phone Calls with My Children – What Can I Do?
Phone and video calls are lifelines when you don’t have physical custody of your children. But what happens when your ex uses those calls...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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How to Talk to a Guardian ad Litem About Parental Alienation
In child custody disputes, the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) plays a vital role in protecting the child's best interests. However, when...

Michael Capleone, Sr.
Apr 294 min read
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