The Bonus Family Handbook

The Definitive Guide to Co-Parenting and Creating Stronger Families

By: Jann Blackstone

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Hardcover | 4 June 2024

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224 Pages

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The definitive guidebook for today's integrated families

Imagine you're in a heated argument. Your kids have decided that they don't want to go back to your ex's home, and your ex isn't having it. Meanwhile, your new partner is squirming uncomfortably in the other room. What do you do? How do you stop the madness and come together to find the best solution for everyone?

The Bonus Family Handbook introduces readers to a completely new approach to co-parenting and blending families. Until now, parents have been told that once there's been a break-up, they become autonomous, single parents, and can make decisions for their children on their own. But that's not true. That's not real life. That "old school" break-up attitude offers no direction for co-parenting. The Bonus Family Handbook changes all that. It helps even the most contentious parents learn how to work together in the name of their children, teaching them how to apply practical co-parenting techniques so that they will be able to form a supportive, loving family.

The Bonus Family Handbook also recognizes the importance of incorporating new partners into the mix--of bringing in Bonus Moms and Bonus Dads--and empowering them to make decisions for the safety and well-being of the children. With its emphasis on positive, collaborative co-parenting, this book is an essential resource for today's integrated families.

Industry Reviews

I am so thrilled that Jann has written another book for parents in bonusfamilies! Jann's advice to parents is always practical and immediately actionable. In this book she teaches parents the enormous value of communication and respect, which are required in order to raise emotionally healthy children. This should be required reading for every parent that is part of a stepfamily. Thanks Jann!

--Susan Bartell, PsyD, child and family psychologist and author

As a family law attorney working with divorced or separated parents every day, I can't tell you how much a book like The Bonus Family Handbook is truly needed. It's the perfect guide for struggling co-parents and their families, tackling the real issues and offering a practical formula to successfully combine families in the future. Pure Gold!

--Lisa Thiessen, MS, JD, Attorney at Law, Family Law Specialist, State of California

Dr. Blackstone delivers an absolute must read for anyone looking to find the keys to co-parenting success and forming a blended, or better said, bonus family.

--Evan Schein, Esq., New York Family Law attorney and host of the Schein On podcast

Dr. Blackstone has created the ultimate guide on parenting in today's world of blended families. Her own parenting journey laying the groundwork. If you are frustrated, struggling or just need reassurance in your own journey, READ this book. It will take you from "step" to "bonus!"

--Sheila Ballin, JD, Director of Family Court Services, Family Law Facilitator (retired), Superior Court, State of California

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