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? ? The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation (Ebook pdf)
To Download or Read The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation by Karen Bonnell Visit Link Bellow You Can Download Or Read Free Books Link To Download => https://starmedia.my.id/?book=1632171465 Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. read (PDF) The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation pdf read (PDF) The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults th...
2025-09-11
00 min
Coparenting Beyond Conflict: High-Conflict Divorce and Custody Strategies
The Hidden Cost of Aggressive Divorce Tactics with Attorney Elise Buie
In this conversation, Elise Buie, a family law attorney, shares her insights on the emotional complexities of divorce and co-parenting. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, education on toxic behaviors, and the transformative potential of divorce. Elise discusses her personal journey through divorce, the role of AI in improving communication, and the necessity of building a supportive team for navigating family law. She advocates for emotional safety in co-parenting relationships and encourages seeking help during struggles, highlighting that it is normal to face challenges during such transitions.Learn more about Elise Buie at: http://elisebuiefamilylaw.com/
2025-09-04
35 min
The Couples Therapist Couch
229: Co-Parenting with Karen Bonnell
Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/ Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/ In this episode, Shane talks with Karen Bonnell about co-parenting. Karen is the Author of The Co-Parenting Handbook and The Stepfamily Handbook, and has culled her knowledge and skills from 40 years as a psychotherapist & psychiatric nurse practitioner to inform her guidance for parents and families in transition. Hear how to do what's best for the kids, how to cooperate with your...
2025-02-11
51 min
The DC Beer Show
Silver Branch, Freigeist, and More!
Welcome back to another deliciously engaging episode of The DC Beer Show! Join your hosts Jacob Berg and Brandy Holder as they dive deep into the world of craft beer, joined by an all-star lineup of guests: Sebastian Sauer, Brett Robison, Christian Layke, and Chris Bonnell!Today's episode kicks off with a quick rundown of Oktoberfest events. Then Jake and Brandy sit down with the guys from Silver Branch Brewing Company to talk about their evolution into a hospitality brand specializing in beer and pizza. Silver Branch is raising money to open a new location in Rockville...
2024-09-20
34 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Impact of Co-Parenting on Children’s Academic Performance (Part 1)
Recommended Books:"The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation" by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook)This book offers practical strategies for raising children in two homes after separation or divorce. It emphasizes the importance of creating a structured and supportive environment for children, focusing on communication and collaboration between co-parents.Unique Contributions:Provides guidelines for developing effective co-parenting plans and agreements.Offers tools for managing emotions and maintaining stability for children during transitions.Discusses strategies for effective communication...
2024-07-29
20 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Financial Management in Co-Parenting (Part 1)
Recommended Books:"The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation" by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook)This book offers practical strategies for raising children in two homes after separation or divorce. It emphasizes the importance of creating a structured and supportive environment for children, focusing on communication and collaboration between co-parents.Unique Contributions:Provides guidelines for developing effective co-parenting plans and agreements.Offers tools for managing emotions and maintaining stability for children during transitions.Discusses strategies for effective communication...
2024-07-22
19 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Educating Relatives on Co-Parenting Dynamics (Part 1)
Recommended Books:"Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend (Soft Cover) (eBook)Overview: This book is a comprehensive guide on setting healthy boundaries in various aspects of life, including co-parenting. It teaches you how to take control of your life by defining and maintaining personal boundaries.Unique Contributions:Provides practical advice on how to establish and enforce boundaries with extended family.Explains the psychological importance of boundaries for emotional well-being.Offers real-life examples and actionable steps...
2024-07-15
24 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
The Role of Mediation in Resolving Co Parenting Disputes (Part 2)
Recommended Books:"The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation" by Karen Bonnell (Soft Cover) (eBook)Overview: This comprehensive guide provides practical advice for navigating co parenting from early childhood through young adulthood. It emphasizes the importance of a collaborative approach to ensure the well-being of children.Unique Contributions:Offers step-by-step strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution.Includes real-life examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts.Provides tools for creating detailed parenting plans tailored to specific family needs.How...
2024-07-11
08 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Creating Boundaries in Co-Parenting (Part 1)
Recommended Books: ‘Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: What to Do When Your Ex-Spouse Tries to Turn the Kids Against You’ by Amy J. L. Baker PhD and Paul R Fine LCSW (Soft Cover) (eBook)This book provides practical advice for dealing with a challenging co-parenting situation where one parent attempts to alienate the children from the other. It offers strategies for maintaining your relationship with your children and protecting them from the negative effects of parental conflict.Unique Contributions: How It Supports Your Journey: ‘The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well...
2024-06-20
06 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Dealing with Non-Compliance from the Other Parent (Part 2)
Recommended Books: ‘The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook)This book offers practical advice and strategies for co-parenting effectively through all stages of your children’s lives. It provides tools to help parents navigate the challenges of divorce or separation while ensuring their children’s well-being.Unique Contributions:Covers co-parenting strategies for children of all ages.Provides tools for effective communication and conflict resolution.Offers guidance on creating a stable and nurtu...
2024-06-17
06 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Legal Rights and Responsibilities in Co-Parenting (Part 1)
Recommended Books: ‘The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook)This book is a comprehensive guide to co-parenting, covering everything from setting up a co-parenting plan to dealing with conflicts and communication challenges. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and keeping the child's best interests at the forefront.Unique Contributions: How It Supports Your Journey: Readers can use this book to develop effective communication skills and create a stable environment for their chi...
2024-06-06
05 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Handling Co-Parenting with a New Partner Involved (Part 2)
Recommended Books: ‘The Coparenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook)This book offers practical advice for coparenting effectively after divorce or separation. It covers essential topics like communication strategies, setting boundaries, and managing emotions. By providing step-by-step guidance, it helps parents create a structured and supportive coparenting arrangement.Karen Bonnell's book contributes to understanding and managing anger through mindfulness by emphasizing the importance of staying calm and focused during interactions with your copar...
2024-06-03
06 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Handling Co-Parenting with a New Partner Involved (Part 1)
Recommended Books: ‘The Coparenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook)This book offers practical advice for coparenting effectively after divorce or separation. It covers essential topics like communication strategies, setting boundaries, and managing emotions. By providing step-by-step guidance, it helps parents create a structured and supportive coparenting arrangement.Karen Bonnell's book contributes to understanding and managing anger through mindfulness by emphasizing the importance of staying calm and focused during interactions with your copar...
2024-05-30
05 min
Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents
Effective Communication Tools for CoParents (Part 1)
Recommended Books: ‘The Coparenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Softcover) (eBook)This book is an excellent resource for coparents looking to improve their communication skills. It offers practical strategies for effective communication, helping parents navigate challenging conversations and maintain a positive relationship. The book provides actionable advice on how to express your needs, listen actively, and resolve conflicts in a respectful manner.‘The Co-Parenting Toolkit: The Essential Supplement for Mom's House, Dad's House’ by Isolina Ricci...
2024-05-23
05 min
Stepmomming Made Easy
EP 52: 5 Challenges Stepmoms Face (& What To Do!) with Dr. Patricia Papernow
Stepparenting is not hard because you're doing it wrong. Stepparenting is hard because it's an entirely different family structure and dynamic than we've experienced before. Today, I'm joined by arguably the foremost expert on stepfamily dynamics, Dr. Patricia Papernow, to discuss 5 challenges stepfamilies face. We're normalizing the challenges you struggle with and talking all about what works and what doesn't work!Dr. Patricia Papernow is an internationally recognized expert on stepfamilies. She teaches all over the U.S. and the world about best practices for meeting stepfamily challenges integrating the now considerable research with...
2024-03-19
52 min
Welcome to the Other Side
107. Mindset Mini: Spouse Mind vs Parent Mind (and how to tell your kids you're getting divorced)
In this week's NEW episode of Welcome To The Other Side we learn about flipping between the "spouse mind" and the "parent mind" in order to best support our kids. Drawing from invaluable wisdom shared by Karen Bonnell (author and co-parenting expert), I unpack the divorce emotional rollercoaster of resentment, blame, and grief you might experience WHILE striving to prioritize stability for your kiddos. I’ll share helpful examples of age-appropriate communication so that you can ensure kids feel safe and supported during divorce's turbulent times. Discove...
2024-02-12
16 min
Living With Cystic Fibrosis
Karen McEwan and Laura bond over chronic illness
Karen McEwan’s daughter, Elana, is 20 years old. It’s been a complex journey from birth to today. Elana suffers from a rare, incurable disease called Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). This is the first podcast that is not about cystic fibrosis specifically, although you will see the connection. It’s about chronic illness and Mom’s connecting and parents doing all they can for their children. We go through the same anxiety, fear, frustrations, you name it, we can relate. Karen also has a younger daughter, Madison who does not have a rare disease.Karen is a strong...
2024-02-05
45 min
January 6th / The Insurrection
JAMES PEARCE: "NEVER BEFORE A PRESIDENT w/ PRIVATE CITIZENS... SUBVERTS ELECTORAL SYSTEM!" 🇺🇸⚓️
1. Trump at courthouse: "He did nothing wrong" and warning that the prosecution was a "threat to democracy." 2. "If it weren't me, that would be the end of this case. But sometimes they look at me differently than they look upon others and it's very bad for our country," Trump insisted that his acts were part of his presidential responsibilities in fighting election fraud, despite the lack of evidence Trump said 3. all-woman three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said nothing to suggest they would embrace Trump's immunity argument 4. Judge pan, Could a...
2024-01-09
55 min
Welcome to the Other Side
87. The Co-Parenting Handbook with Karen Bonnell
Co-parenting expert Karen Bonnell comes by to chat about her fabulous resource of a book: "The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation." Meg pulls out some of her favorite concepts and she and Karen dive deep into them. Including: Moving from a spouse brain to a parenting brain The I-5 & I-405 analogy Our lightening-strike moments How co-parenting evolves and changes over the years Do kids need the truth, actually no. and more! Tune in and absorb a...
2023-09-18
46 min
Doing Life Different with Lesa Koski
Saddle Up Segment: Communicating as Co-Parents vs As A Married Couple
Saddle Up Segments are bite-size, bonus episodes offering one thing that our listeners can do right away to add value to their life. When you are co-parenting, you are no longer parenting as a couple. Your marriage is over, but your relationship will go on forever because of the children that you share. So how should you communicate with your ex-spouse to keep as much peace as possible? Karen shares how to parent skillfully in Tuesday’s episode, you don’t want to miss it! Tune in today to learn how. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out...
2023-09-14
06 min
Doing Life Different with Lesa Koski
Co-Parenting Champions: Navigating Divorce with Grace
Today I am joined by consultant, mentor, and writer Karen Bonnell. She is author of The Co-Parenting Handbook, which helps parents work through the end of their relationship with their children in mind. Karen talks with us about teasing apart your marriage relationship into a co-parenting relationship. She gives great tips and strategies from her book and tells how to keep the focus on your children. Tune in today to hear refreshing ideas, learn skills, and understand the possibilities to build a strong co-parenting relationship. In this episode: [2:37] What led Karen down the path to...
2023-09-12
33 min
The Soul Horizon
Returning to Wholeheartedness Through the Portal of Heartbreak
This episode is a continuation of the last episode where I shared the news of something I've been moving through in my personal life. In this episode, we explore: -The collective archetype of Divorce and why it's important to be aware of it. - The perils, pitfalls, and disempowerment that go hand-in-hand with the blame game and victimhood.- How to resist the ego's bait and return to the heart when we're feeling hurt, betrayed, resentful, scared, etc.- How to implement heart-led boundaries (as opposed to boundaries formed out...
2023-09-08
50 min
The Soul Horizon
Speaking from the Heart on Heartbreak
In this episode, I share about something that's been going on for me personally. It's an emotional one with lots of voice trembling, nervous laughter, and deep breaths, all of which I've left in and unedited for the sake of authenticity. Let your intuition guide you, and please feel free to skip this one if you're in a delicate space yourself or if you're not interested in more personal shares.Please don't hesitate to reach out through my website if you're going through a difficult time, too. Useful...
2023-08-25
50 min
Welcome to the Other Side
81: Introducing Your New Partner with Heather Harman
Thinking about introducing the new love of your life to your kiddos? Wait! Before you do, listen to this episode!! This week we have special guest Heather Harman, a co-parent coach, stepfamily coach, and parent educator. She has trained with and continues to use the guiding principles of her mentor, Karen Bonnell. Heather has an MA in Education and uses her knowledge of child development, parent education, and mediation to guide her clients in the direction of what is best for the family. Tune in to...
2023-08-07
45 min
Welcome to the Other Side
75. Owning Your Life with Elise Buie, Family & Divorce Lawyer
Elise Buie, Esq. is a Seattle-based family and divorce lawyer and founder of the Elise Buie Family Law Group. A survivor of Hurricane Katrina, her own divorce, and many lively family dinners with her husband, Doug, and their blended family of six teens and 20-somethings. In this episode, we chat about: What the advice to “put the best interest of the kids first” really means Taking ENTIRE responsibility for your life Her view of how divorce can be a great transformation instead of a tragedy ...
2023-06-26
40 min
The ADHDads
Co-Parenting
In episode two of the ADHDads podcast, we tell our stories of co-parenting. Co-parenting is a challenging blessing we are called to succeed at if we are in a shared custody partnership. How do you have a successful co-parenting relationship? Listen to our story, and please reach out to us if you have questions or would be interested in some one-on-one coaching time to help you achieve the next level of love and success in your co-parenting relationship. Show Notes Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss The Co-Parenting Handbook by Karen Bonnell...
2023-02-18
1h 07
Akiona Law Podcast
018 - Discussing The Three Coaching Buckets With Former Divorce/Co-Parent Coach and Author, Karen Bonnell
Consultant, writer, and mentor Karen S. Bonnell returns to the Akiona Law Podcast! Karen discusses her three Coaching Buckets for parents and dives into her most recent book, which she co-wrote with Patricia Papernow, Ph.D.: The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating, to Getting Serious, to Forming a "Blended Family."
2022-09-22
58 min
Spilling the Thera-Tea
Co-Parenting
KathyDan and Jess chat about the ins and outs of co-parenting in this session of Spilling the Thera-Tea. They explore some common pitfalls when dealing with joint custody and provide some tips and tricks to make it go as smoothly as possible. The team wraps it up by answering some listener questions in the Asked and Answered segment about supporting getting an unwilling spouse to attend couples counseling sessions.**************************Have a question for our Asked and Answered Segment? Email Us!AskUs@spillingthetheratea.comFollow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/spillingthetherateapodcast
2022-09-16
43 min
The Stepmom Diaries Podcast
46. More Of The (Big) Stepfamily Challenges with Dr. Patricia Papernow
Part TWO of TWO Episodes With Dr. Papernow! This episode is the second installment featuring Stepfamily Magazine's Clinical & Research Advisor and Advisory Board member, AND Stepmom Summit keynote speaker, Dr. Patricia Papernow. We started talking and there was so much to cover, it took two episodes! About Dr. Papernow Dr. Patricia Papernow is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on "blended families." She is the author of Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn't, which has been called "the best book ever written on the...
2022-08-23
42 min
The Stepmom Diaries Podcast
45. Meeting The (Big) Stepfamily Challenges With Dr. Patricia Papernow
Part ONE of TWO Episodes With Dr. Papernow! This episode is the first of two featuring Stepfamily Magazine's Clinical & Research Advisor and Advisory Board member, AND Stepmom Summit keynote speaker, Dr. Patricia Papernow. We started talking and there was so much to cover, it took two episodes! About Dr. Papernow Dr. Patricia Papernow is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on "blended families." She is the author of Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn't, which has been called "the best book ever written on th...
2022-08-22
44 min
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
Strategies to Successfully Navigate Divorce, Co-parenting and Raising Stepchildren
Lianne Castelino host of the Where Parents Talk podcast speaks to Karen S. Bonnell, consultant, coach, psychotherapist, retired psychiatric nurse practitioner and author about approaches to successfully manage separation, divorce, co-parenting and being a step-parent.
2022-05-22
28 min
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
Strategies to Successfully Navigate Divorce, Co-parenting and Raising Stepchildren
Lianne Castelino host of the Where Parents Talk podcast speaks to Karen S. Bonnell, consultant, coach, psychotherapist, retired psychiatric nurse practitioner and author about approaches to successfully manage separation, divorce, co-parenting and being a step-parent.
2022-05-22
28 min
Dropping Keys
Volume Nineteen: Heather Harman
My Dropping Keys co-conspirator is Heather HarmanHeather has over fifteen years of experience in education. She has worked in early childhood programs, elementary schools, and at the college level teaching parents and caregivers parent education. She is an experienced life coach trained through the Martha Beck Institute and is a certified Gottman Institute instructor. Heather is trained as a mediator with King County Dispute Resolution Center and as a co-parent coach with her mentor, Karen Bonnell. She loves talking to families and helping them manage the hard work of parenting and self-care. She liv...
2022-05-13
1h 10
Akiona Law Podcast
012 - Co-parenting advice from the successful coach, mediator, and author, Karen Bonnell
Discover why you need to create a child-centered parenting plan. The established co-parenting coach and author Karen Bonnell sat with us to explain why this is essential for you, your former spouse, and your children.Learn more at https://akionalaw.com.
2022-03-31
58 min
10CBF: A Podcast for Blended Families
S3 E7 - "Five Challenges and the Danger of 'Easy Wrong Turns' for Stepfamilies" with Patricia Papernow
Today's guest is the amazing Dr. Patricia Papernow!Dr. Patricia Papernow has taught about “blended families” all over the U.S. and the world, sharing best practices for meeting the often-intense challenges that stepfamilies face. Dr. Papernow has authored dozens of articles and book chapters on stepfamilies as well as two of the leading books in the field: Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn’t, and, with Karen Bonnell, The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating, to Getting Serious to Forming a “Blended Family.”Quotes:"In a first-time family, kids enter hard...
2022-03-29
53 min
10CBF: A Podcast for Blended Families
S3-E6 "Stepfamily Architecture and Two-House Families" with Karen Bonnell
Today's guest is Karen Bonnell!From her website: Karen has over 30 years of experience working with couples and families facing transition, loss, growth and change. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she served on the faculty of University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University & Seattle Pacific University before beginning full-time private practice in 1984. In 2021, she brought her psychiatric nursing career to a close, and now focuses strictly on coaching and mediation. She regularly writes for, speaks to and trains health care and legal professionals.Karen’s work as a Collaborative Divorce Coach spurred her determination to...
2022-03-22
44 min
Synergistic Stepparenting Podcast
#27: Interview With Dr. Patricia Papernow: Part 3
Hello, stepparents and welcome. I am delighted to have you join me today because I had the special privilege of interviewing the fabulous Dr. Patricia Papernow, who is the world’s leading expert in step parenting and blended family dynamics. Today’s episode will be just part 1 of my interview with her. I’m so excited to have you join me. Without further ado, here we go … Find the show notes for this episode at synergisticstepparenting.com/27. MARIA NATAPOV: Hi, everybody. Thank you for joining us. We are here with the fantastic Dr. Patricia paper now. Welcome. We’re so...
2022-03-03
24 min
Synergistic Stepparenting Podcast
#25: Interview With Dr. Patricia Papernow: Part 1
Hello, stepparents and welcome. I am delighted to have you join me today because I had the special privilege of interviewing the fabulous Dr. Patricia paper now, who is the world's leading expert in step parenting and blended family dynamics.Today's episode will be just part one of my interview with her. I'm so excited to have you join me. Without further ado, here we go ...Find the FULL transcript for this episode at synergisticstepparenting.com/25.We are here with the fantastic Dr. Patricia Papernow who integrates a deep understanding of the research...
2022-02-17
17 min
Parenting Buie
Parenting through the Holidays with Karen Bonnell
Today, Elise is so excited to welcome her favorite co-parenting ninja, Karen Bonnell to the podcast. Karen has over 30 years of experience working with couples and families facing transition, loss, growth and change - perfect in navigating uncharted waters of parenting! As Elise and Karen dive into the episode, they turn to the holidays, as they are quickly approaching. A common anchor that the duo discuss throughout the episode is practicing generosity, whether you are ready to or not because as a parent, your children need to come first.
2021-11-17
37 min
The Stepmom Diaries Podcast
32. Talking All Things Stepmom With Dr. Patricia Papernow
A Supersized Episode You Do NOT Want To Miss I was thrilled to talk with Dr. Patricia Papernow in this episode. Dr. Papernow is one of the top experts in the world working with blended families and if you attended The Stepmom Summit last month, you heard some amazing advice from her. If you missed it, don't worry - you can still get access to her talk and all of the content from the three day event HERE. Dr. Papernow has taught about blended families all over the U.S. and the world. She brings fo...
2021-09-19
1h 08
After the First Marriage Podcast
Is Co-Parenting with Your Ex an Ongoing Struggle? Co-Parenting Coach, Karen Bonnell Offers Solutions
Are you struggling to lay down the groundwork for co-parenting with your ex? Is your ex asking for an attorney and refusing a mediator? What are some benefits of working with a mediator that you cannot find in courtrooms? In this podcast episode, I speak with co-parenting coach, Karen Bonnell who offers solutions when co-parenting with your ex is an ongoing struggle. In this podcast we cover: Co-planning with an uncooperative ex Facilitator privacy Benefits of working with a co-parenting coach Sign up for the FREE e-course for processing and moving p...
2021-09-01
33 min
Maximum Mom
Protect Your Future with Kristin Little
This week on Maximum Mom your host Elise Buie joined Kristin Little, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Collaborative Divorce Child Specialist and has provided therapy for children and families for 20 plus years. She is the contributing author of "The Coparenting Handbook" with Collaborative Divorce Coach Karen Bonnell and the Author of “No More Us; Navigating a Divorce or Separation You Didn’t Want”. She is also an active member and certified trainer for the International Association of Collaborative Professionals and serves as a board member of King County Collaborative Law. Her work as a Child...
2021-08-09
39 min
Therapy on the Cutting Edge
Helping Clients Navigate Stepfamily Relationships, and How "Blended Families” Are Very Different from First-time Families
In this podcast, Patricia Papernow discusses her experience as both a stepparent and a parent in a stepfamily, and how this led to first a dissertation on stages of development in becoming a stepfamily, and then a life-long interest in studying and working with stepfamilies. She discusses how stepfamilies are different from first time families, particularly regarding the time and space for the couple to develop their attachment and build some common ground and the challenges children face in stepfamilies. She describes the 5 major challenges for stepfamilies: 1) insider/outsider positions, 2) children’s needs, 3) stepparents and biological parents polarizing around parenting ta...
2021-07-05
1h 01
Peaceful Co-Parent
Setting Up Parenting Time
Learn how to set up a good parenting plan with your co-parent, what to focus on, what to include and how to keep the peace in this important process that needs to flex with you and your children until they are adults!Guest Info: Karen Bonnell has over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and teams. She is a divorce and co-parent coach and family mediator. Karen dedicates her work to resolving conflicts thoughtfully--one person, one parenting pair, or one family at a time. She is an author, a former clinical nurse...
2021-07-05
36 min
Peaceful Co-Parent
What can a Co-Parent Coach do for you?
Learn about non-adversarial options to help your co-parenting relationship. There are plenty of reasons to get off on the right foot with your co-parent right from the beginning: save time, money and help your children adjust to two-home life are just a few. And if you find yourself already in a difficult co-parenting situation, a co-parent coach can help you get back on the right track.In this episode, we'll talk with Karen Bonnell who has over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and teams. She is a divorce and co-parent coach and family mediator...
2021-05-31
45 min
Radical Stepmoms
S3:Episode 2: When a stepmom becomes a Family Law Attorney w/ guest Elise Buie
In this episode Christina welcomes Elise Buie a family law attorney who has deep understanding of complex family issues, not only because she’s an attorney but because she’s also a stepmom! Elise shares how being a stepmom influenced her career in family law, and vice versa. She gives her advice/tips for those preparing for mediation/court, discusses the current custody issues during a pandemic, her thoughts on parallel parenting vs. co-parenting and best practices for managing a high conflict ex situation. How does a Family Law Attorney navigate her own blended life? Maybe not how you'd guess...
2021-01-27
1h 08
Maximum Mom
Revisioning Again with Karen Bonnell
This week on Maximum Mom your host Elise Buie joined Karen Bonnell. Karen has over 30 years of experience working with couples and families facing transition, loss, growth and change. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Karen has been board certified and licensed as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner since 1982. Karen’s work as a Collaborative Divorce Coach spurred her determination to write “The Co-Parenting Handbook” “ with Kristin Little, Child Specialist. Parents learn the best ways to support their children, strengthen their co-parenting, and discover the necessary tools to skillfully create a two-home family.As a teacher...
2021-01-11
36 min
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent
The Co-Parenting Handbook with Karen Bonnell
In this episode, Steph interviews Karen Bonell, Collaborative Divorce Coach and author of "The Co-Parenting Handbook" on the topic of co-parenting. They discuss ways parents can support their children, strengthen their co-parenting, and discover necessary tools to create a two-home family. Karen provides a roadmap, answers, and tools to ensure kids and co-parents thrive. If you're in the middle of a divorce or have been divorced for years, you'll find Karen's guidance reassuring and learn how to move forward with confidence and optimism. If you know someone who is finding their way through divorce and has come to you...
2020-09-29
49 min
Sunday Morning Magazine
The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating to Getting Serious to forming a Blended Family
Karen Bonnell is a co-parent coach, mediator and trainer who helps families and couples navigate some emotional territory to reach a healthy place for all. Karen has over 30 years' experience working with families, and she is located close by in Kirkland. Karen's new book "The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating to Getting Serious to forming a Blended Family" is co-written with Patricia Papernow, a nationally recognized expert on 'blended families'. Together they present a great navigation tool to help couples and families avoid the pitfalls of rushing into blending families. As Karen reiterates, the slower we go, the faster the journey...
2020-01-05
30 min
The Couples Therapist Couch
073: Navigating Stepfamily Situations with Karen Bonnell
Bringing two families together can be one of the most difficult things for couples to deal with. Whether both partners have children, or one partner has children and the other doesn't, it is a very challenging situation. Most people go into these situations without any education or experience in knowing how to handle it. They often come to us as the Therapist looking for guidance and skills they can use to improve their situation. Enter step-parenting expert, Karen Bonnell. Karen helps families who are going through divorce, working through co-parenting situations, and guiding step-families. She recently wrote...
2019-02-05
59 min
Sunday Morning Magazine
1-06-19: Karen Bonnell, The Stepfamily Handbook, important guide, www.coachmediateconsult.com
Karen Bonnell is a co-parent coach, mediator and trainer who helps families and couples navigate some emotional territory to reach a healthy place for all. Karen has over 30 years' experience working with families, and she is located close by in Kirkland. Karen's new book "The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating to Getting Serious to forming a Blended Family" is co-written with Patricia Papernow, a nationally recognized expert on 'blended families'. Together they present a great navigation tool to help couples and families avoid the pitfalls of rushing into blending families. As Karen reiterates, the slower we go, the faster the journey...
2019-01-06
30 min
Shameless Leadership
296: Karen Bonnell: Co-Parenting in Marriage, Separation, and Divorce
Karen has over 30 years of experience working with couples and families facing transition, loss, growth and change. Her work as a Collaborative Divorce Coach spurred her determination to write “The Co-Parenting Handbook” with Kristin Little, Child Specialist. Parents learn the best ways to support their children, strengthen their co-parenting, and discover the necessary tools to skillfully create a two-home family. “The Parenting Plan Workbook” followed with contributor Felicia Malsby Soleil, JD. And most recently, Karen and Patricia Papernow, PhD released The Stepfamily Handbook, for parents ready to date and hoping to one day successfully create a stepfamily. ...
2018-12-26
53 min
The Couples Therapist Couch
036: Co-Parenting through Divorce with Karen Bonnell
Some of the most challenging couples we see in Couples Therapy are those who are no longer even in a relationship. When children are involved, it is not possible to ever completely be free of one's ex partner. In these situations it is incredibly important for these co-parents to work together in order to support the children in the best way possible. Karen Bonnell is an expert at helping these co-parents work through these situations in a way that is healthy for everyone. Karen is a collaborative divorce coach who has been helping families for t...
2018-03-20
1h 00
Inspirational Women
1-07-18: Karen Bonnell, Collaborative Divorce Coach, author "The Co-Parenting Handbook"
Karen Bonnell lives in our area, and is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a Collaborative Divorce Coach, teacher, facilitator, author--"The Co-Parenting Handbook" and "The Parenting Plan Workbook". Sepration and divorce can take a toll on the whole family. Karen works with families to help ease the challenges, and suggests her books provide good coaching and support as well, so that the adults can work on this change in a respectful way, providing an environment where the children feel loved and are able to thrive. Karen helps launch the new year by providing a number of resolutions to help anyone 'in...
2018-01-07
30 min
The Divorce Well Podcast
02 - Co-Parenting Strategies to Help Your Kids Thrive, with Karen Bonnell
Have you ever wondered how some divorced couples make their co-parenting so seamless and cooperative? Christina interviews renowned Co-Parent Coach and author, Karen Bonnell, for tips on achieving co-parenting success. Christina Vinters is a nationally designated Chartered Mediator on a mission to inspire and facilitate healthy family transitions. She is an “ex” Divorce Lawyer (Non-Practicing Member of the Bar), Author of Pathways to Amicable Divorce, and the DIY Divorce Manual, and Peacemaking Business Consultant. Karen’s work as a Collaborative Divorce Coach spurred her determination to write “The Co-Parenting Handbook” “ with Kristin Little, Child Specialist...
2017-11-09
00 min
Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.
FCV096 Parenting and dating after divorce, Karen Bonnell
Parenting tweens and teens is challenging. They're testing boundaries, just as they should at this age. And whether we like it or not, they're frequently pushing back and trying to establish their own independent identity (interests/values/opinions) apart from Mom and Dad. That level of conflict is reality in most intact, stable, both-parents-married-to-each-other families. When a separation or divorce occurs and either parent is beginning to date, that's likely to create extra challenges for teens and their parents. "Divorce or separation is a huge change," says Karen Bonnell, family coach and author of "The Co-Parents' Handbook: Raising Well-adjusted, Resilient...
2017-03-22
00 min
Shameless Leadership
86: Elise Buie - Thrive Through Divorce
Elise is a high conflict divorce attorney who also has her own divorce story. Elise’s divorce involved Hurricane Katrina, multiple moves around the country, and, ultimately, a co-parenting plan where she lives with her kids and new husband in Seattle and her ex-husband comes out to visit and live with them one week each month. After working through her own divorce, Elise decided to dedicate her law practice to helping other families thrive through divorce. Listen in to hear Elise share: The biggest mistakes most lawyers make in representing people in divorce...
2016-12-21
1h 05
#audioCALM
Karen Bonnell - Have you tried a parenting plan?
Our Scott Docherty talks with Karen Bonnell of Coach Mediate Consult, Seattle, author of the hugely practical and inspirational Co-Parents' and Parenting Plan Handbooks. In this interview, Karen talks about what a parenting plan is, what it can cover in your separation or divorce, the challenges that might get in the way of creating a plan, and most vitally how those challenges can be overcome. One of the quotes in Karen's wonderful books is by her co-author Kristin Little, that "learning to co-operate with your children's other parent doesn't always mean agreement; it doesn't always means you have...
2016-04-12
00 min
Feel: This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.
The Co-Parents' Handbook by Karen Bonnell
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/171842to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Co-Parents' Handbook Author: Karen Bonnell Narrator: Karen Bonnell Format: mp3 Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Release date: 10-30-14 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 48 ratings Genres: Step Parenting & Blended Families Publisher's Summary:
2014-10-30
9h 20