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Now that you’ve broken free, there’s something that will shock you—they still have a hold over you! They’re still involved in your life in a big way because you have a child together. Now you have to co-parent in two different households and find a way to move forwards for the benefit of your child.

Divorce has devastating effects on children. Yet for divorcing parents who carefully consider and manage the intricacies associated with this difficult time, both parents, as seen from the child’s perspective, can remain as loving and supportive as they ever were. Parenting through Divorce concisely lays out the specific emotions and reactions parents need to anticipate from their children while going through separation, divorce, and its after-math.

Healthy, thriving children have strong family bonds - but that doesn’t mean their parents need to stay married. A Parent's Guide to Divorce coaches both high-conflict and cooperating parents alike on how to best address children’s needs to become a stronger and closer family than before. From creating a parenting plan to navigating the post-divorce world, this child-centered reference teaches you what to say and do to guide your children through divorce.

As Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll explains with clarity and compassion in this powerful book, parents can positively alter the immediate and long-term effects of divorce on their children. The key is proven, emotionally intelligent parenting strategies that promote children's emotional health, resilience, and ability to lead satisfying lives. Over the past three decades, Pedro-Carroll has worked with families in transition, conducted research, and developed and directed award- winning, court-endorsed programs that have helped thousands of families navigate divorce and its aftermath.

Now revised and expanded! Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life is a no-nonsense guide for anyone who has ever been cheated on and needs advice aimed not at saving their relationship after infidelity—but at saving their sanity. In the infidelity literature, cheaters get all the glory—their unmet...

Wie können Eltern und Kinder gestärkt aus einer Trennung hervorgehen? Wie gelingt es, gemeinsam die richtigen Weichen für die ganze Familie zu stellen, wenn man noch mit den eigenen verletzten Gefühlen zu kämpfen hat? Die erfahrene Familienpsychologin Marianne Nolde hat mit vielen Trennungsfamilien gearbeitet und selbst eine Scheidung erlebt. Sie weiß, worauf es ankommt, damit Eltern und Kinder diese einschneidende Zeit gut verkraften.

After nine years of marriage, Toyin M. Falusi, MD, a specialist in infectious diseases, found herself divorced and raising two young children. It was a trying, stressful time, but rather than accept the hackneyed stereotype of the miserable and overwrought single mom, Falusi chose to embrace her new existence. Twelve years later, she’s still leading a happy, successful life. In The Decade After: Surviving Thriving After Divorce, she shares what she’s learned along the way.

This book is intended to help divorcing parents understand themselves and their children, and to provide insightful hope on how to successfully parent through a divorce.

Co-parenting is a highly discussed topic in recent years, as more divorced couples are trying to work together in an attempt to put their best foot forward when it comes to parenting their kids. The worst part about it is that so many of the books out there on co-parenting seem to focus solely on dealing with the children. They forget about the importance of having to also deal with your ex. Society also seems to spend so much time on the how's and the why's of co-parenting that they forget to explain what it is, both on the surface and at its core.

You’re a parent going through a divorce - what now? There is no doubt that you have an array of questions, emotions, and confusion navigating this season of being a newly divorced, single parent. This is not where you ever thought you’d be, but you are not alone. This practical guide is for you. Torrey is not just an outsider looking in, she brings to the table years of expertise as a therapist and a unique experience as someone who has walked through devastation of divorce - she will not let you walk this alone.

The simple yet life-changing 10-step process this audiobook outlines will help you to make the best choices for your children to ensure their long-term health, take actions that will protect your children during this time, communicate productively with your co-parent, and release the past so you can create a love-filled future with your children.

Most people will find themselves going through a difficult time after a breakup. With the addition of shared custody, everything can swiftly become overwhelming. They may find themselves unable to move on positively as a result of their difficult ex, or they may be fulfilling their role as a parent while combating their ex on the side. This eventually leads to an inability to react constructively and block out one’s instincts after enduring years of gaslighting or abuse.