About this ebook
A valuable parenting guide for divorced or separated couples with kids, this handbook offers tools for navigating conflicts and setting boundaries so both children and co-parents can thrive
Parents need help to confidently take on the challenges of guiding children through divorce or separation and raising them skillfully in 2 homes. The authors, both trusted divorce and co-parenting coaches, provide the road map for all family members to safely navigate the difficult emotional terrain through separation/divorce and beyond.
The authors offer reassuring well-tested guidance, including advice on:
• The emotional impact of separation for both parents and kids
• Conflict and mediation
• Settling into a 2-home family
• Respectful communication and decision making
• Managing finances
• Co-parenting at holidays and events
• Introducing new adults into children’s lives
With strategies to help resolve day-to-day issues, create boundaries, and establish guidelines for a wide range of families and experiences, this accessible manual is a must have for co-parents.
Parents need help to confidently take on the challenges of guiding children through divorce or separation and raising them skillfully in 2 homes. The authors, both trusted divorce and co-parenting coaches, provide the road map for all family members to safely navigate the difficult emotional terrain through separation/divorce and beyond.
The authors offer reassuring well-tested guidance, including advice on:
• The emotional impact of separation for both parents and kids
• Conflict and mediation
• Settling into a 2-home family
• Respectful communication and decision making
• Managing finances
• Co-parenting at holidays and events
• Introducing new adults into children’s lives
With strategies to help resolve day-to-day issues, create boundaries, and establish guidelines for a wide range of families and experiences, this accessible manual is a must have for co-parents.
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Neal Cleaves
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December 31, 2019
I recommend this book for all co-parents! It is full of valuable information that will help you on your journey to becoming an effective co-parent.
About the author
KAREN BONNELL (ARNP, MS) is a board-certified clinical nurse specialist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and parents. As a divorce and co-parent coach, Karen is dedicated to thoughtfully resolving conflicts one person, one couple, and one family at a time. Highly active and respected in her field, Karen is a regular presenter on topics related to divorce and co-parent coaching, as well as advanced communication skills. She lives in the Cascade foothills outside Seattle.
Contributor KRISTIN LITTLE (MA, MS, LMHC) has over 17 years of experience guiding parents and children through the emotional landscape of separation and divorce. She serves on the board of the Collaborative Professionals of Washington.
Contributor KRISTIN LITTLE (MA, MS, LMHC) has over 17 years of experience guiding parents and children through the emotional landscape of separation and divorce. She serves on the board of the Collaborative Professionals of Washington.
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