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Co-Parenting through Separation & Divorce

Divorce is hard on everyone! This booklist contains resources to help parents navigate the tricky world of co-parenting after separation or divorce. For this list, books for children will be shown first followed by print resources for adults. Digital resources will be listed at the end.

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  • A celebration of the special bond between a stepfather and his stepchild.
    Book, 2024New York : Doubleday Books for Young Readers, [2024] — PIC Sta
  • A celebration of the special bond between a stepmother and her stepchild.
    Book, 2024New York : Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2024. — PIC Sta
  • Mila has two homes: some days she lives with Mommy and some days she lives with Daddy. A warm and simple story about a girl whose parents are divorced.
    Book, 2020New York : Clavis, [2020] — PIC Kop
  • After his two fathers divorce, Grayson goes from one house with both parents to splitting his time between his Papa's apartment and his Daddy's house.
    Book, 2023Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2023] — EASY FIC Kir
  • A child describes how she lives sometimes with his mother and sometimes with his father, but his dog is his constant companion.
    Book, 2007New York : Little, Brown, 2007. — PIC Cof
  • A touching, lyrical picture book about a family going through a divorce and the emotional journey of a young girl facing a tough change in her home life.
    Book, 2024New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2024 — PIC You
  • One Day at a Time

    a Story About Healing From Divorce

    Ip, Rachel
    When Poppy and Robin's parents separate, everything starts to change around them. They soon have two homes, different routines and big mixed up feelings. But as family life begins to take new shape, the siblings discover that even the biggest…
    Book, 2025New York : Christy Ottaviano Books, 2025. — EASY FIC Ip
  • Why Do Families Change?

    Our First Talk About Separation and Divorce

    Roberts, Jillian, 1971-,
    Introduces young children to the concept of separation and divorce in a reassuring and straightforward manner. Also available in eBook format.
    Book, 2017[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2017] — EASY 306.89 ROB 2017
  • This book is meant to help start an honest discussion with kids about what to expect when parents go their separate ways -- written by a parent who has been there
    Book, 2025New York : DK Publishing, 2025. — EASY 306.89 SIM 2025
  • There are no two ways about it-- divorces are tough. In this kid-centric guide for the children of parents going through a separation, divorce therapist Kate Scharff tackles all of the important questions and provides essential advice to help kids…
    Book, 2025London : Neon Squid, 2025. — JUV 306.89 SCH 2025
  • This book will guide you through divorce and teach you: The basics of divorce from a kid's perspective -- How to handle big changes or unwanted circumstances -- How to keep calm through ups and downs and work out the kinks in life -- How to deal…
    Book, 2022Freestone, Daisy 2022. — JUV 306.9 FRE 2022
  • The Bonus Family Handbook

    the Definitive Guide to Co-parenting and Creating Stronger Families

    Blackstone, Jann,
    Introduces readers to a completely new approach to co-parenting and blending families. Teaches even the most contentious parents and bonus parents how to work together in the name of their children, reinforcing collaborative co-parenting to help…
    Book, 2024Lanham : Rowman and Littlefield, [2024] — 306.874 BLA 2024
  • Co-parenting 101

    Helping Your Kids Thrive in Two Households After Divorce

    Philyaw, Deesha
    Co-Parenting 101 is based on the premise that co-parenting is a must, not an option. The involvement of both parents--not just the primary guardian--is the cornerstone of successful co-parenting. This is the first book written by a formerly married…
    Book, 2013Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2013] — 306.89 PHI 2013
  • As you face one of life's most difficult transitions, divorce and child custody mediator Dr. Blackstone and pediatrician Dr. Hill offer step-by-step guidance on how to put your children first.
    Book, 2020Itasca, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, [2020] — 306.89 BLA 2020
  • Co-parenting With a Toxic Ex

    What to Do When Your Ex-spouse Tries to Turn the Kids Against You

    Baker, Amy J. L.
    Offers a positive parenting approach to dealing with a hostile ex-spouse. You'll learn to avoid the most common mistakes of coparenting, how to avoid "parental alienation syndrome," and effective techniques for talking to your children in a way that…
    Book, 2014Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2014. — 306.89 BAK 2014
  • Moms Moving on

    Real Life Advice on Conquering Divorce, Co-parenting Through Conflict, and Becoming Your Best Self

    Dempsey-Multack, Michelle,
    Trust your gut, take care of yourself, and find new life on the other side with this empowering guide to divorce for moms
    Book, 2022New York : Simon Element, 2022. — 306.893 DEM 2022
  • Two Homes, One Childhood

    a Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime

    Emery, Robert E
    A researcher, therapist, and mediator, Robert Emery, Ph.D., details a new approach to sharing custody with children in two homes.
    Book, 2016New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2016. — 306.89 EME 2016
  • Do You Ever Cry, Dad?

    a Father's Guide to Surviving Family Breakup

    Schecter, I.J.
    I.J. Schecter shares his experience, stories from other fathers, and insights from family experts to provide practical and emotional support to dads going through the anguish of a split, and to help them maintain a loving and healthy relationship…
    Book, 2019Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Dundurn, 2019. — 306.8742 SCH 2019