Effective Co-Parenting or Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist: Set Boundaries, Eliminate Conflict, Protect Yourself, and Raise Emotionally Secure Children

by Claire Brown

Learn how to effectively raise kids with a narcissistic ex and ensure your kids are emotionally secure, mentally strong, confident, and happy. It can be done, but you need to utilize specific strategies.Is your ex's narcissistic behavior causing chaos and constant conflict in your co-parenting dynamic?Are you tired of the constant power struggles and manipulations that come with co-parenting with a narcissistic ex?Are you struggling to establish and maintain healthy boundaries for the sake of your children?

Do you desperately need practical advice and strategies to navigate this challenging situation, eliminate abusive behaviors, ensure your children's well-being, and find peace in your own life?

If so, you’re in the right place. This book is the solution you need.

This book is an incredible resource for parents like you who are co-parenting with a narcissistic ex-partner. It offers real solutions to reduce conflict, protect your children, set effective boundaries, and ultimately lead a happier life.

Here's just a little of what you discover in this

Understand the narcissistic personality and how it specifically affects parenting and the co-parenting dynamic.Learn the key differences between co-parenting and parallel parenting and decide which is best for your situation.Master the Grey Rock Method of communication to minimize interaction and handle communication tactfully to deflate conflict.Actionable strategies to set and enforce boundaries to safeguard your emotional health and your children's well-being.Ways to drastically reduce interactions with your narcissistic ex. Discover technology to assist you in navigating high-conflict co-parenting dynamics.

It's natural to be apprehensive. You might think, 'My ex is too difficult to manage' or 'My ex is capable of fooling and manipulating everyone.' But remember, you can do this; do it for your kids and for yourself. Thousands of parents just like you have followed the strategies in this book, successfully reducing conflict, establishing effective boundaries, and offering their children love and stability.

If you're ready to navigate the complexities of co-parenting with a narcissist, protect your children, and find the peace you deserve, then scroll up and click “Add to Cart.”

Genres: Parenting

148 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2024

Reviews

[Kristi Jett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful and informative resource!

[Catherine Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great read for those who are looking for concrete tips on how to navigate co- or parallel-parenting with a narcissistic ex. The author doesn’t spend much time dwelling on explanations of how to know if you’re dealing with a narcissist, so if you’re earlier on in your journey and are trying to understand why everything feels harder than it has to be, there are other books to read before circling back to this one (“Co-parenting after divorcing a narcissist,” “Co-parenting with a toxic ex,” and “Raising resilient children” are all excellent). If you already know what/who you’re dealing with and don’t want to be triggered by more descriptions of the toxic patterns of behavior you know all too well, this book provides concrete tools, practical steps, and example language to use to reduce the daily pain and frustration of co-parenting with someone who has a personality disorder.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical guide for someone navigating co-parenting with a narcissist. Of note, this book does focus more on caring for your children than yourself (which to be fair, there's a decent number of books out there on that subject). Additionally, given how unique some situations may be, this book does not provide significant guidance if your child is under the grade-school age.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be helpful to someone in the middle of a divorce because it covers the basics, but as someone who has had a continuing coparenting relationship it was not that helpful to me.

[Jenelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Navigating the turbulent waters of co-parenting with a narcissist (or high-conflict co-parent) is a daunting challenge, and this book offers a lifeline to those struggling with this difficult reality. *Effective Co-Parenting or Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist* provides a comprehensive guide tailored to those who need practical strategies to protect their own well-being while ensuring the best possible outcomes for their children.

The book is well-organized and the author does an excellent job of explaining the different approaches one can take.The book also acknowledges the emotional toll that comes with co-parenting in such circumstances. It encourages self-care and provides strategies for managing stress, which is vital for both the parent's and the child’s well-being. The author’s tone is empathetic yet firm, and should be a mandatory read for all working in therapy, mediation, and family law.

[Mark Dodd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Guide on co-parenting

A lot of this book went beyond just parenting and how to have a healthy relationship. How to take back control when someone dominates the rules in a healthy way so that you and the kids thrive. I liked the part about structuring the co-parent agreement in a healthy way. Much of this healthy communication could save many marriages. Great read, well researched and very thorough in how to be a successful co-patent.

[ToniLynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful guide

This book is well written and easy to understand. It helps you identify narcissism personality so you can be ready. It teaches how to set boundaries, reinforce self worth and hopefully eliminate conflicts. It helps you to raise kids that able to have good boundaries, great relationships and be emotionally secure. I recommend this book to anyone who is dealing with a narcissistic co parent.

[Kranna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

Co-parenting is hard enough let alone co-parenting with a narcissist this book helps you set boundaries and gain confidence in doing so. If you want to co-parent with a narcissist this book is most definitely for you. From dealing with the narcissist to helping your child and their growth.

[Sherie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resources for co- parenting with a narcissist!

It is hard sometimes to co-parent and even harder to do it with a narcissist. This book offers a lot of advice on how to co-parent successfully. It teaches you how to set boundaries and raise secure children. It is well written and easy to understand. This is a must read for all co-parenting parents.

[patricia hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

co parenting is hard

Parenting with a narcissist is not easy at all and this book sure don’t sugarcoat the real truth about how bad it can be.This book is great for helping you to disengage and not get emotional and stop the arguing. I recommend this book to anyone that is trying to co parent with a narcissist it will help you learn how to make it a little easier

[Bridget Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for setting boundaries

There is a Narcissist in every family but co-parenting with one has got to be the worst. This book will help you by protecting yourself and in turn teaching your kid through your actions of how to deal with such people. Setting boundaries is a crucial thing and this book has a wonderful section on it. Highly recommend.

[Charli Sparks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

This book was so helpful. I was able to coparent with my partner in a more positive way. I learned to let things slide off my shoulders and not take everything so personally. It changed my life.

[Torrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of great, practical advice for dealing with stressful high-conflict co-parent. The 2nd half of the book was very redundant.

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book review

This was an amazing book, had a lot of very good information. I have passed this book along to a friend hoping they find it educational as well.

[Chelsea Jaterka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personally I related to a lot they talked about in this book. Also learned some tips and tricks on how to change a few things. Very informative.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and many strategies learned

[Abloomingoldham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish I had this book 12 years ago ❤️

[Hollie Caudillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book for someone who is just beginning to separate and co-parent.

[Christina Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful and practical resource