Hello, and welcome.

I’m Dr. Naaila Hudani, a Doctor of Child Development, coach, and founder of Awakening from Toxic Co-Parenting—a program created specifically for parents raising emotionally vulnerable children while navigating the chaos of a toxic or narcissistic co-parent.

I hold a Ph.D. in Child Study and Human Development from Tufts University, where my research centered on how adults shape emotional resilience and long-term well-being in children. For over a decade, I’ve supported parents, educators, and youth professionals in building secure, emotionally rich environments for children to thrive.

But it wasn’t until I became a bonus mom that this work took on an entirely new urgency.

My partner and I quickly learned what it means to co-parent with someone who has no interest in collaboration, boundaries, or the child’s emotional safety. We watched the emotional withdrawal, the confusion, the loyalty binds. We experienced the weaponized communication. And like many parents I now support, we felt the pressure to “just rise above it”—while our child was being manipulated.

It was clear:
Therapy alone wasn’t enough.
Books and podcasts weren’t enough.
We needed a strategy.

That’s why I created Awakening from Toxic Co-Parenting—a step-by-step, emotionally grounded program that gives parents the tools to support their child’s emotional development despite a toxic co-parenting environment.

This is not about fixing your ex. It’s about fortifying your child.
It’s about helping your child recognize manipulation without fear.
It’s about rebuilding connection—without disparaging the other parent.
And it’s about doing all of this with intention, strategy, and calm leadership—while protecting your peace.

If you’re a parent who still has access to your child—and you’re noticing signs of emotional shutdown, confusion, or alignment with the other parent’s narrative—you are in the right place.

Let’s build your child’s resilience—together.

Best regards,
Dr. Naaila Hudani