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TABLE OF CONTENTS A A Special Note from Author Introduction Chapter 1: How, What and When to Tell Your Children About the Divorce Using a Family Meeting Plan, Trial Separations Chapter 2: Parenting Time ( Visitation) How to Determine the Schedule for Parenting Time. Guidelines for Transitions, Family Pets. Long-Distance Parenting, When a Parent Doesn't Visit Chapter 3: Parenting Rules How to Write Clear, Reasonable, and Enforceable Rules Chapter 4: Coparenting Developing Respect for Other Parent, Your Child's Relationships, Communication, Child Support Chapter 5: Communicating More Effectively How to Use "I" Messages, Keep Kids Out of the Middle, Communication Open, Spend Time Individually, Listen, Ask Questions and Concerns, Teach Children to Express Their Feelings, Weekly Meetings , Normalize Chapter 6: Understanding and Helping Your Children Express Their Feelings Stages of Grief, Typical Feelings, Role Models, Building Self-Esteem Chapter 7: Age-Specific Reactions to Divorce Birth to One Year: The Age of Trust, One to Age Three: The World Revolves Around Them, Age Three to Five: The Age of Curiosity, Six to Age Eight: The Age of the Loose Tooth, Age Nine to Twelve: The Age of Accomplishment, Thirteen to Eighteen: The Age of Raging Hormones, Adult Children: What Do I Want to DO? Chapter 8: When You're Ready to Start Dating Again What to Look for in a Partner, When a Relationship becomes Serious Chapter 9: Remarriage Before You Marry, What Makes it Work Chapter 10: Step-parenting Developing Relationships, Financial Issues, Parenting Skills, The Role of the Extended Family Chapter 11: Take Care of Yourself Reduce Stress, Ten Healthy Habits, Build Esteem Chapter 12: Confronting and Coping with Your Feelings Seven Psychological Tasks, Changing Your Thinking Chapter 13: Therapy For Your Children, Do I Need Therapy? Finding a Qualified Therapist Afterward References Bibliography Additional Reading Personal Note To Do List Close Window