The Successful Co-Parenting Workbook - by Sherry L Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

"Create a co-parenting plan that helps your kids feel safe and loved." - back cover

Book Synopsis

Create a co-parenting plan that helps your kids feel safe and loved

Breakups are painful and overwhelming for everyone, but the most important thing is to prioritize the well-being of your children. The Successful Co-Parenting Workbook guides you through the transition with advice and activities that both parents can use to provide a stable and united family dynamic.

What sets this book apart:

• Co-parenting 101--Find strategies for improving communication and conflict resolution so you can get through tough times with minimal disruption to your kids' routine.
• Tips for every day--Dive into practical co-parenting techniques you can use right away, like how to create and stick to a schedule, manage different house rules, and introduce kids to new partners.
• A workbook format--Write-in space and organized chapters give both parents plenty of space to plan, reflect, and build a happy environment for kids of any age.

Go beyond other co-parenting books with this interactive guide that helps you navigate the next phase of your lives.

Review Quotes

"Divorce is never easy, and parenting through a divorce is challenging while dealing with your own emotional pain. Sherry has written the comprehensive handbook for supporting parents through a difficult process that is easy to read, follow, and implement. This book is a must-have for any parent who wants to co-parent through a divorce and put the best interest of their child first while also taking care of themselves. I will be recommending this book for all of my clients who are parenting through a divorce." --Leslie Petruk, MA, LCMHC-S, NCC, BCC

"Sherry has written a concise guide to help divorced parents work together to co-parent their children. This practical tool takes parents step-by-step through the many challenges divorced parents face so their children can thrive in the present and long term. I look forward to using this valuable resource in my own practice!" --Kristine Natterstad, LMFT/S

"This is a hands-on resource to prepare co-parents to design a solid parenting plan that looks and sounds like the goals they have for their child's future, while also reflecting the reality of their co-parenting relationship." --Denise Banks-Wilson, CEO of Family Journey Mediation

About the Author

SHERRY L. SMITH, LMFT, CDC, is a psychotherapist, certified divorce coach, co-parent coach, author, speaker, and podcast host. Combining her expertise in family therapy, her training as a divorce coach, and her own life experience, Sherry helps people handle their break-up or divorce in a way that minimizes trauma for their kids. To learn more about Sherry, visit DivorceResiliency.com or check out her podcast, Stories of Divorce Resiliency. She can also be found on Facebook or Instagram at @divorceresiliency