The Art of Coparenting: Building a Thriving Family Across Two Homes

Transform Your Coparenting Journey from Conflict to Collaboration Navigating life after separation is one of the most challenging experiences any parent will face. But it doesn't have to destroy your family—it can reshape it into something that works. In The Art of Coparenting, Spencer Westel draws from his own decade-long coparenting experience to offer a comprehensive, deeply human guide to raising healthy, happy children across two households. What You'll Discover: This isn't another clinical parenting manual filled with unrealistic advice. This is a real-world guide written by someone who has lived through the pain of separation, made countless mistakes, and eventually built a functional, respectful coparenting partnership that has allowed his daughter to thrive. Inside This Book: Laying the Foundation: Learn how to separate personal grief from coparenting responsibilities and establish ground rules that create stability during chaos Communication Strategies That Actually Work: Master the art of "business brief" messaging, active listening, and conflict de-escalation with your ex-partner Managing Your Emotions: Discover how to process pain and anger without poisoning the coparenting relationship or burdening your children Putting Children First in Practice: Move beyond good intentions to concrete actions that genuinely prioritize your child's wellbeing Practical Systems and Logistics: Create schedules, manage finances, coordinate transitions, and handle day-to-day challenges smoothly Navigating Growth and Change: Adapt your coparenting arrangement as your children grow, life circumstances shift, and new relationships form Dealing with Conflict: Learn proven strategies for handling disagreements, choosing your battles, and preventing escalation Special Circumstances: Address unique challenges including distance coparenting, high-conflict situations, absent parents, and blended family complications Why This Book Is Different: Unlike sterile parenting guides that ignore the messy emotional reality of divorce, The Art of Coparenting acknowledges the pain, anger, and grief that accompany separation while providing actionable strategies for moving forward. Spencer Westel shares his own embarrassing failures alongside his successes, offering readers a genuine roadmap rather than an impossible ideal.