Mom's House, Dad's House: Making two homes for your child

This book taught me so much. Wish I would have read it sooner

I'm a certified mediator and co-parent awareness instructor. I'm also going through a divorce. So, not only do I assist co-parents for a living, I'm one as well.This book is honestly one of the best resources present within my "co-parent toolbox". The overall message, and resources, and tips within this book will never age. Please purchase this book ASAP if you're involved in a co-parenting situation.

I found this book to be an incredibly helpful and practical guide to navigating divorce with children. There are so many strong emotions and difficulties in divorce, especially with children, and this book is practical, thoughtful, caring, but not overly indulgent in strong feelings. The author acknowledges that it is difficult, but then gets down to the business of how to arrange a life where the parents live in separate homes. She gives good guidance on how to handle it if parents are getting along and cooperating, but also if one parent is being more difficult. I would recommend this as essential reading to any family facing separation and divorce, as a way to put the children first throughout the process and make arrangements that make the transition as smooth as possible.

I really enjoyed reading this book...if you think you've seen or heard it all...then read this book and it will enlighten you on scenarios you've haven't thought of. It provides valuable information to make your life less stressful. Highly recommend

This book has been so helpful with my divorce. I’ve gone back to it over and over again when I’m struggling and I’m sure I will continue too.

Although I haven't finished the book, it's given me a new perspective on language to incorporate when talking with my child. I was looking for something to help me communicate more effectively so that transition through divorce could be as easier when dealing with 2 homes. So far, I really like what this book has to offer. We as parents sometimes know what we want to say but don't use the best verbage. This is so helpful to anyone struggling in this kind of situation.

I had read the first edition of this book when I was newly separated (1985!) and shared it with my "daughter's father." (That's one of the author's excellent recommendations -- this terminology reflects the most important aspect of the relationship with the soon-to-be-ex's relationship: the parent of your children.) I'm convinced that this book -- both the philosophical angle and the practical examples -- helped us improve our working relationship and our daughter's experience as a result of our divorce. Since that time, I have purchased and given copies (some of each edition) to other parents that I felt would take this advice to heart, and several have expressed appreciation for the ideas that they found in it. I highly recommend it!

This is a must have book for families going through divorce. It helps put things in perspective and keep parents who are struggling focused on what is best for the kids. Even now, 12 years after my divorce, my ex-husband and his family come to family gatherings as we define ourselves still as one big family. Note that I am now remarried and we have 5 boys that live with us all of the time. My husband accepts this approach as well. We are often told we are unique in our ability to act as one unit and I can say this book set the stage for that then- and still does.

Great book with a lot of valuable tools and suggestions. Well written, easy to read and comprehend. The author did a great job of equipping parents with the tools they will need when going through a separation or divorce.

Good book with some helpful content

Très utile et pratique pour les parents des familles déchirées. Couvre toute la gamme de ce qui se passe lors de ce processus difficile. Donne de l'espoir dans un temps où il ne semble plus en avoir.

Great book for newly separated parents.