These books and other resources may help parents understand the legacy of high conflict,  acrimonious separation and divorce, and navigate ways to work with your co-parent in the best interests of the kids. They offer a path to reduce frustration, anger, emotional and financial cost, exhaustion, and anxiety which negatively impact the child. Resources for kids and teens give a healthy perspective on what kids are facing, what they think and feel amid parental conflict, and what they need to get untangled so they can thrive in both homes. 

Overcoming the Co-Parenting Trap: Essential Parenting Skills When a Child Resists a Parent

by John A. Moran Ph.D. (Author), Tyler Sullivan (Author), Matthew Sullivan Ph.D.

Overcoming the Alienation Crisis: 33 Coparenting Solutions

by John A. Moran, PhD; Shawn McCall, PsyD Esq.; Matthew Sullivan, PhD

AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts) 
Numerous articles (including the Coparenting Communication Guide), guidelines, workshops, legal resources, support networks, and research related to families dealing with separation and divorce. Read More →

Contact Guidelines for Step-up Parenting PDF → 

Co-Parenting Communication Guide PDF → 

“Parent-Child Reunification After Alienation” article on PsychologyToday.com → 

“What Is Reunification Therapy And How Can It Help?” article on BetterHelp.com → 

Family Wizard Communication App

A great way to share calendar, activities, appointments and schedule between parents without the hassle and frustration of back and forth texts, calls and emails. Learn More → 

2houses App

An app to help separated parents communicate and become organised for the well-being of their children. Learn More → 

The Application of The Polyvagal Theory to High Conflict Co-Parenting Cases academic paper at heineonline.org →

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.”
— James Baldwin, novelist and social critic