The Next Steps Coaching LLC

Parental alienation isn’t always loud—it’s often subtle. I took my daughters to Build-A-Bear, made memories, and sent pictures. Weeks later, their mother threw the bears away and returned the photos. “They don’t play with them,” she said. That’s how subtle alienation works—erasing gifts, returning memories, dismissing presence. But fathers must stay consistent. Your love and legacy matter, even when someone tries to erase them. Keep showing up.

Parental alienation is one of the most heartbreaking challenges a father can face in a high-conflict custody situation. You show up, follow the court order, and stay involved—yet your child begins to withdraw, act distant, or even refuse to see you. It’s not just rejection. It’s manufactured resistance—often rooted in manipulation by the other parent. This experience is not only painful, it's confusing, isolating, and deeply unfair.

Teach kids accountability with clear expectations, natural consequences, and grace. Build character and responsibility today!