Co-Parenting With a Toxic Ex: What to Do When Your Ex-Spouse Tries to Turn the Kids Against You

Amy J.L. Baker, PhD · Paul R. Fine, LCSW

Sep 2016 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Vanessa Daniels

About this audiobook

There's no question about it: your children are the most important thing in your life. But if you have gone through a messy divorce, your relationship with your children may become strained if you have to deal with a toxic ex. Your ex may bad-mouth you in front of the kids, accuse you of being a bad parent, and even attempt to replace you in the children's lives with a new partner. As a result, your children may become confused, conflicted, angry, anxious, or depressed-and you may feel powerless. In Co-parenting with a Toxic Ex, a nationally recognized parenting expert offers you a positive parenting approach to dealing with a hostile ex-spouse. You'll learn to avoid the most common mistakes of co-parenting, how to avoid "parental alienation syndrome," and effective techniques for talking to your children in a way that fosters an open and honest response. In addition, you'll learn how to protect your children from painful loyalty conflicts between you and your ex-spouse.

Ratings and reviews

Finally, I've found someone that understands what is like to deal with a toxic person while trying to co-parent. The great thing about this book is that it is not just a one sided blame game. It is put in such a way as to cause self reflection. I love this book (but wish I didn't need it) and have given away numerous copies.

About the author

Amy J. L. Baker, PhD, has a doctorate in developmental psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and is a professional writer and researcher. She is the author of Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome among other books and articles on parental alienation and parent-child relationships.

Paul R. Fine, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over thirty years of experience in the field of mental health.

Vanessa Daniels has worked as a professional actress in theater, film, TV, commercials, and voice-over for almost two decades. She holds a BFA in drama from New York University and is a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association.