Co-parenting through separation and divorce : putting your children first

Blackstone, Jann (author.). Hill, David L. (author.).

Summary: Parents going through separation or divorce are understandably worried about how the change in the family will affect their children. This guide walks parents through all the factors they should consider and offers step-by-step guidance on how to work together to put their children first. From sharing the news with children in an age-appropriate way to handling the issue of custody, from concerns about affairs or abuse to embarking on remarriage and blending families, Co-Parenting Through Separation and Divorce offers a roadmap through one of life's most difficult challenges with the goal of healthy, happy kids informing every decision along the way.

Record details

ISBN: 9781610023801 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xx, 260 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Itasca, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2020.
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	How to use this book -- Will I get through this? -- How do I begin? -- What do children need to be healthy? -- Helping our children cope -- Facing the transition : moving from we to me -- Co-parenting our children -- Parenting plans -- Toxic stress and its effect on our children -- Is my child safe over there? -- Is there someone new? -- The making of a family -- Visualize your future.