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The ultimate resource for separated and divorced parents, written by an internationally acclaimed expert on divorce and its impact on children. This comprehensive and empowering guide is filled with practical, effective ways to minimize the effects of divorce on children, and offers immediate solutions to the most critical parenting problems divorce brings. In this go-to resource, Christina McGhee addresses the issues of utmost importance to parents: • How and when to tell the children about the divorce • Guiding children through transition •Helping children cope with having two homes •Dealing with finances •Managing a difficult relationship with an ex •And more Offering advice on explaining things to every age group-from toddlers to teenagers-in plain, consistent, and age-appropriate terms, Parenting Apart also offers practical suggestions for parents to help them maintain their own sense of stability and take care of their own well-being while taking care of their kids.

This comprehensive and empowering guide is filled with practical, effective ways to not only minimize the effects of divorce on your kids, but also strengthen the bond between you and your children. An internationally acclaimed expert on divorce and its impact on children, Christina McGhee shows how to give your children the support and guidance they need, and offers immediate solutions to the most critical parenting problems divorce brings. She offers tips and insights on every aspect of divorce and separation, from gently explaining things to your children to maintaining a sense of stability to taking care of yourself.

Timing When should I tell my children about the divorce and what do I say?

Stability How can I create a loving, secure home if my child doesn't live with me full-time?

Day-to-day problems What do I do when my child is sad?

Long-term solutions Does my child need therapy? (Most don't)

Counterbalancing conflict What can I do if my ex won't stop being conflictual?

You don't have to feel hopeless or helpless. Parenting Apart offers invaluable wisdom and enables you to move through this process with integrity while building opportunities for you and your children to thrive.

The defining difference Balancing your life Understanding the emotional divorce Till death do you part Managing the legal system Walking the walk : pitfalls to avoid Factors that affect how children handle divorce Infants (newborn to 18 months) Toddlers (18 months to 2 years) Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Primary schoolers (6 to 9 years) Preteens (9 to 12 years) Teenagers (13 to18 years) How to tell your children you are getting a divorce What to do when children ask why Supporting the other parent's relationship with your children Two-home concept and what helps children Creating a schedule and agreement that works for your children Parenting pointers for on-duty and off-duty parents Financial issues : what do kids need to know? Dealing with a difficult ex Less-than-ideal situations Alienation : what it is and how to respond How to help children deal with feelings and be a good listener How to handle things when your child is angry What to do when your child is sad When to get help for children When children hear bad things about one of their parents Going from we to me : being single and redefining your family Dating, new relationships, and kids Before you say I do again : second marriages, being a bonus parent and blended families. The ultimate resource for separated and divorced parents, written by an internationally acclaimed expert on divorce and its impact on children. This comprehensive and empowering guide is filled with practical, effective ways to minimize the effects of divorce on children, and offers immediate solutions to the most critical parenting problems divorce brings. In this go-to resource, Christina McGhee addresses the issues of utmost importance to * How and when to tell the children about the divorce * Guiding children through family change * Helping children cope with having two homes * Dealing with finances * Managing a difficult relationship with an ex * And more so much more Offering advice on explaining things to every age group (from toddlers to teenagers) in plain, consistent, and age-appropriate terms, Parenting Apart also offers practical suggestions to help you maintain a sense of stability and take care of your own well-being while taking care of your kids. Provides child-rearing advice for separated or divorced parents, describing practical ways to reduce the effects of the separation on children and improve the relationship between parent and child, and discussing important issues such as when to tell children about divorce, how to approach long- and short-term problems, and related topics Provides practical and effective ways to minimize the effects of separation and divorce on children, including how to best guide them through the transition, help them deal with having two homes, and what to do if a child is sad or depressed.