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Don't Use "Force"

"I won't force the children to go with the other parent," is one of the statements I hear sometimes from parents going through a separation or divorce. This statement has become so common (three times in one day recently), that a short article on this subject may be helpful. Read More

Handling Domestic Violence in New Ways for Families™

The purpose of this article is to address how New Ways can be used in domestic violence cases to reduce the conflict between the parents, move both parents closer to getting needed help, provide useful parenting information, and serve as a partial assessment tool for the court in making future orders. Read More

Handling Alienation in New Ways For Families™

There is no issue more controversial and confusing in divorce than a child’s resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent after a separation or divorce. This article explains how New Ways may be helpful in addressing the problem of child alienation or estrangement, before it becomes extreme in any particular case. Read More

Before You Go to Family Court

Tips and helpful hints to consider before heading to Family Court. Read More

Ten Thoughts For Divorcing Parents

Pat knew divorce was inevitable. It was a matter of WHEN? After the children are past the age of 5? 8? 10? 14? They had all tried to keep the family together, but they were individually coming apart at the seams....

Divorce is usually painful for everyone involved. But how to shield your children from unnecessary pain - this is the question! If you are planning or have recently divorced, here are few things to consider: Read More

Articles, Resources & Books

Don't Use "Force"
"I won't force the children to go with the other parent," is sometimes heard from parents going through a separation or divorce.
Read More

Handling Alienation in New Ways
There is no issue more controversial and confusing in divorce than a child’s resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent after a separation or divorce.
Read More

Before You Go to Family Court
Tips and helpful hints to consider before heading to Family Court.
Read More

Ten Thoughts For Divorcing Parents
Divorce is usually painful for everyone involved. But how to shield your children from unnecessary pain - this is the question!
Read More

Parent Workbook

For parents who are attending the New Ways for Families program. Includes the Parent Workbook and Parent-Child Workbook.

Professional Guidebook

For professionals leading a family through the New Ways For Families program. For: Mental health professionals, judges, attorneys, parenting coordinators, Guardians ad litem, Minor's Counsel, mediators and collaborative professionals.