The Child Protector

Chapter 1: Conflict

1.    Parental Conflict is Very Toxic to Children
2.    Avoid Showing Anger
3.    Contaminated Atmosphere Between Parents is Caused By:
   a.    Parents Do Not Accept Divorce; and
   b.    Children Are Not Built For Divorce
4.    Getting Parents to Accept Divorce
5.    Children’s Reaction to Divorce
6.    Get Control of Your Anger
7.    Grieving the Loss of a Relationship

Chapter 2: Communication

8.  Effective Communication With the Other Parent
9.  Communication – Check Out Facts With Other Parent
10.  Communicate in a Business-Like Way
11.  Explaining Parental Issues to Your Children
12.  Communicate in Writing
13.  Communication Tips
14.  Keeping Secrets

Chapter 3: Parenting

15.  Children Sometimes Reject a Parent
16.  What Good Parenting Looks Like
17.  Work With the Other Parent
18.  Shared Parenting Plans Need Cooperation
19.  Shared Parenting And Development

Chapter 4: Child Development

20.  Children Age 0 – 24 Months
21.  Children Age 2 – 4
22.  Children Age 5 – 11
23.  Adolescents

Chapter 5: Parenting Styles

24.  How to Deal With Different Parenting Styles
25.  Boundaries Between Spouses or Parents
26.  Rules in the Other Home
27.  Choose Your Battles Carefully

Chapter 6: You and Your Child

28.  Your Children Are Not Your Confidante
29.  Tell the Truth to Children
30.  Speaking Negatively About the Other Parent

Chapter 7: Activities

31.  Coordinating Children’s Activities
32.  Be On Time

Chapter 8: New Partners

33.  New Partners

Chapter 9:   Moving On

34.  The Importance of Fathers
35.  There is No One Right Answer: Be Flexible
36.  Moving On