Parenting Divorce

It's a fact that parenting is hard enough in a family where two parents love and respect each other. After divorce, when the respect has diminished and the love has often turned to intense dislike, co-parenting can be nearly impossible, driving one or both parents to the brink of insanity. Joint Custody with a Jerk offers many proven communication techniques that help you deal with your difficult ex-husband or ex-wife.

Blending Families responds to the need for a book that explores stepparenting by starting with the marriage as the central relationship in a new blended family unit. Just as you are better able to help your child in an airplane emergency if you put your oxygen mask on first, you are better able to blend two families if you take care of the marriage first.

‘Trauma doesn't have to be the end of your story—it can be the beginning of a new, stronger chapter. What to Do When You Feel Broken dives deep into the transformative process known as post-traumatic growth, revealing how even life's most challenging moments can fuel your resilience...

Leaving a toxic relationship is complicated. It becomes even more confusing when children are involved. One minute, you might feel relieved and empowered; the next, you wonder if you're doing the right thing. Don't worry—you are not alone. Author Olivia Clarke, a survivor of abuse and trauma with a background in psychology, offers you the insights and practical tools she's gathered to help you establish boundaries after separation and create a parenting plan and a nurturing space for your child.

In 20 minutes, we will give you the top diabolical divorce court tactics that narcissists regularly use to win against you in divorce court. If you walk into the court without knowing these tactics, you will most likely be fighting a losing battle. Arm yourself with knowledge and power to gain a tactical advantage on the narcissist. Gain the knowledge necessary to stay one step ahead of your devious partner. Take off the gloves and never lower your guard. The narcissist will do anything to get ahead in life despite the likes of you. Question is will you let him get away with it?

Written with gut-punch honesty and soul-level vulnerability, Brent Perkins—once a hard-driving CEO, now a leadership alchemist—invites you into an unfiltered reckoning. No quick fixes. No guru gloss. Just a raw, illuminating confrontation with the invisible decisions that cost us the most. Unlike traditional self-help, Papercuts doesn’t teach you to heal your inner child, it shows you how to stop abandoning your inner adult.

Life is a work in progress, as ever-changing as a sandy shoreline along the beach. During the years Joan Anderson was a loving wife and supportive mother, she had slowly and unconsciously replaced her own dreams with the needs of her family. With her sons grown, however, she realized that the family no longer centered on the home she provided, and her relationship with her husband had become stagnant. Like many women in her situation, Joan realized that she had neglected to nurture herself and, worse, to envision fulfilling goals for her future.

Separation and divorce can be a grueling experience. Spouses who once loved each other can be swept up by an adversarial system where they declare war on each other, forgetting all that was good between them and disregarding the needs of their children. It doesn't have to be that way. When Cate Cochran and her ex-husband’s marriage failed, they tried an unusual arrangement to keep their family together.

Sie fühlte sich beschädigt, gescheitert, allein. Heute ist sie Trennungscoach und zeigt anderen den Weg, mit möglichst wenig Scherben und sogar frischem Mut weiterzuziehen. Sie lädt ein, zu erforschen, warum man in eine misslingende Beziehung geraten ist.

Your Place or Mine? is a detailed resource for separating parents. It will help you navigate the legal system, including negotiating a settlement, mediation, and litigation, and explains the nuances of different paths to dispute resolution. It also provides specific advice about what to include in a compassionate separation agreement, such as specifying how far parents can live from each other, where transitions take place, how to handle kids’ belongings, communication, future disputes, and introducing your child to a new partner.

Are you sick and tired of being triggered and punishing your partner while everyone around you seems to enjoy their relationships? You see, ridding yourself of retroactive jealousy doesn't have to be complicated, even if you feel like you've already tried everything. It's easier than you think. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 1 in 40 adults suffers from OCD. That is about 2.3 percent of the entire population of America. Your RJ is likely a form of OCD and can be evaporated with this empowering set of easy-to-use tools.

Break free from chaos and protect your peace—no matter how long dysfunction has ruled your co-parenting journey. Struggling to co-parent with a narcissistic ex? Feeling drained by conflict, manipulation, and concern for your kids? This empowering guide offers a lifeline.

Will Christmas bring them happiness or heartache? Don't miss the heartwarming new novel from the author of Secrets for the Three Sisters and The Three Sisters of Victory Walk. ___________________________________ It’s 1942 on Victory Walk in East London, and the Harrison sisters are wishing for...

Welcome to The 10-Week Couples Therapy Workbook, a heartfelt guide designed to bring you closer, reignite passion, and strengthen your bond using the proven principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Whether you’re struggling with communication, feeling distant, or simply want to deepen your love, this workbook offers a practical and compassionate roadmap to rediscover each other.

Larry Bilotta helps us see the often-overlooked connection between childhood and adult life. The title of this book comes from husbands who wake up one day to realize their wife's personality has gone through a sudden and traumatic change. She does not resemble the woman she was. Through his own life experience of a most traumatic marriage relationship, Bilotta gives us a revealing story of how life events, those of your first ten years, have a real effect on your marriage relationship and could be the trigger that sets off the midlife crisis.

One out of four men face abuse by an intimate partner, and the numbers are likely to increase. Men stuck in toxic marriages rarely receive empathy because people expect them to be “stronger” and “able to withstand anything. And, with more cases of men silently struggling with mental illness and suicide, it’s essential to talk about this issue that society has swept under the rug for so long: men in toxic relationships.

Are you about to enter into marriage, but you are not sure if you are mentally ready? Do you have the skill set to handle conflicts? If you are already in a relationship, are you also tired of the same old arguments with your spouse or partner, feeling like you’re never truly heard or understood? Do you wish there was a way to resolve conflicts and come out stronger on the other side? Look no further than “Resolving Couples Conflict.”

It is difficult to get over a broken heart, and it can be even more difficult if you had a complicated or toxic relationship prior to your breakup. Getting over a crush can be equally tricky. In any of these cases, you may struggle with common issues like an inability to reign in your emotions and frequent self-critical thoughts.

*Updated 2025 Edition *Introducing: Comprehensive, Effective Tips for Co-Parenting With A Covert NarcissistDid the abuse ramp up after the divorce? Is he making co-parenting a nightmare, or worse – are his actions affecting the children, too? Are you having trouble communicating with him while still respecting your boundaries? You’re feeling manipulated, angry, sad, and you might even still be grieving the loss of your marriage (which is totally normal!) – and this book is here to help. It includes COMPREHENSIVE tools reviewed by a mental health counselor that really work.

Life can be difficult. But does God care? Don Moen has learned to lean on God’s promises in good times as well as bad and he says, “You can still trust Him.” “A person would need to look a long time to find a purer heart and voice than those of Don Moen.” —Max Lucado In his new...