Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After a Divorce or Separation

by Jann Blackstone-Ford, Sharyl Jupe

Written for both biological parents and stepparents, this helpful guide provides the tools necessary to raising well-adjusted children after a stressful divorce. Innovative in its technique and cowritten by a certified divorce and stepfamily expert and her own stepchildren's mother, this etiquette book provides an authentic guide for ex-spouses to interact on a civil and healthy level. Sample conversation for everyday scenarios help exes create a positive environment and ensure the mental and physical well-being of the children. Whether it's coordinating discipline between households, introducing a new partner, dealing with late child support payments, or providing a regular schedule for children, this guide empowers parents to change what they can—their attitudes and communication skills. In doing so, divorced parents can increase their self-esteem and personal growth and emerge confident that they can handle awkward situations and powerful emotions while keeping the children's best interests a priority.

Genres: Parenting

304 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2004

Reviews

[Kimberley McKinnon · Rating 5 out of 5]

It does get a tiny bit tedious at points but over all has a lot of good advice. This stuff wont work in all cases but if there's hope of a cease fire this can start you down that path.

[Laura Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

What do you get when you mix an ex-wife and a current wife, and they become friends?

That said, I returned it to the library unfinished because what I have going on in my life is parallel parenting with someone who wants me involved in his life so he makes problems no matter what. Reading this book made me so sad.

[Kelly Hull · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for anyone living in a blended family or thinking about living in a blended family. It should be given as required reading to any who want to marry and get involved with stepchildren or anyone with children inviting a stepparent into their lives.

[Erin Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulously well-written. Realistic scenarios. Great advice. One of the few books I have found that fits this review - a must have if you're in a step-family scenario.

[Stephanie Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish my ex would read it