A Parent's Guide to Divorce: How to Raise Happy, Resilient Kids Through Turbulent Times [Paperback]

A Parent's Guide to Divorceis every family's reference for raising healthy, happy children of all ages through divorce at all stages.

Healthy, thriving children have strong family bonds—but that doesn't mean their parents need to stay married.A Parent's Guide to Divorcecoaches 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. With age-specific guidance for toddlers to young adults,A Parent's Guide to Divorceoffers proactive solutions to make your child a priority as you successfully transition to co-parenting.

A Parent's Guide to Divorcehelps your family overcome divorce and start a new chapter with:

• Child-centered guidancethat incorporates developmental milestones for toddlers, preschoolers, young children, preteens, teenagers, and young adults.
• A step-by-step structurethat offers support before, during, and after divorce.
• Practical tipsthat include scripts for finding compassionate answers to tough questions, and advice on handling holidays, making two homes truly home, new relationships, and other important topics for co-parents.

Divorce is a difficult time for you and your children, but it's only part of your story.A Parent's Guide to Divorceshows you how to turn a new page and give your kids a childhood filled with positive memories.KAREN BECKERis a family coach and divorced family coordinator. She has worked with hundreds of families one-on-one and in group settings, as they’ve transitioned from parenting together to co-parenting in separate homes. Her own experiences as a co-parent as well as her education in counseling have helped her build curriculum, communical“L