When it comes to a child's sense of family, what divorce breaks apart, solid co-parenting rebuilds. With a tested "here's how" approach, The Co-Parents' Handbook helps parents take on the challenges of raising children in two homes. Addressing parents' questions about the emotional impact of separation, conflict, grief and recovery, the authors provide a road map for all members of the family to safely navigate through separation/divorce and beyond. Parents discover through practical guidance how to move from angry/hurt partners to constructive, successful co-parents. The pages are chock-full of strategies to resolve day-to-day issues.

Why this book? -- A note about families -- Introduction -- The power of story -- The journey from spouses to co-parents -- The journey for kids through divorce/separation -- Settling into a two-home family -- Communication protocols that work -- "Who's on first" (decision-making) -- "The buck stops here" (managing finances) -- Co-parenting at holidays and life-cycle events -- Co-parenting in public spaces -- New adults in your children's lives -- The co-parenting relationship: Skill, acceptance, maturity -- Raising well-adjusted, resilient, and resourceful kids in a two-home family -- Addenda: Additional resources for co-parents.