Parenting Together Apart

Parenting after divorce can be challenging. Your ex might be hard to work with. Your kids might not like the parenting time schedule. And you might feel overwhelmed trying to manage it all and keep everything on track.This book is specifically for the residential parent (the parent who has custody or lives with the child most of the time). Filled with in the trenches advice on how to make this all work, this guide is your companion as you navigate all the ups and downs of parenting with someone you are no longer partners with.Written by a former family attorney and child law guardian who worked extensively with families and children during and after their divorces, this book offers help with: - Making and adjusting schedules - Communicating effectively with your ex - What to do when your child doesn't want to go on visitation - Solving the day-to-day problems that arise as you parent together - Understanding what your child is going through, with age-by-age breakdowns - What to do when you think visitation is a bad idea- Knowing when to go back to court - Planning for holidays and special events - Coping with your ex's new partners - Adjusting to parenting alone - Solving conflict when it arises - Dealing with an uncooperative ex - Making sure transitions between parents go smoothly - Working through the dark moments - Dealing with social media - Establishing household rules and coordinating them between homes - Moving forward with joy and happiness Filled with checklists, tip lists, and practical, real world advice, Parenting Together Apart is your guidebook as you work to create an environment your child can thrive in.