Mindful Co-Parenting : A Child-Friendly Path Through Divorce, Paperback by Ga...

Mindful Co-Parenting : A Child-Friendly Path Through Divorce, Paperback by Gaies, Jeremy S.; Morris, James B., Jr., ., ISBN 1499677529, ISBN-13 9781499677522, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

Being good parents is hard even when you’re happily married, but for separated or divorced couples, parenting can be particularly daunting. There is hope.

Mindful Co-Parenting provides divorced parents a practical way through the process that protects their children. In this compact, step-by-step guide, written in a supportive yet direct style, clinical psychologists Jeremy S. Gaies, ., and James B. Morris Jr., ., identify what matters most to kids and describe the importance of parents being mindful of their children’s needs and wants. Starting with the question of whether or not divorce is the best option for your family, th walks you through the process, from choosing the most child-friendly divorce proceedings, to navigating co-parenting after the papers are signed, to handling the future challenges of stepparenting and other issues that may arise.

By simply paying attention and planning ahead, you and your ex can reduce the potential negative effects of divorce on your family. Learn how to create a comprehensive parenting plan that can begin to establish a new norm for the benefit of your family’s new future.