Co-Parenting Learning Resources
Learning more about parenting and co-parenting during separation can help both parents stay focused on what matters most, raising healthy, resilient children.
Co-Parenting Courses
Co-parenting courses are designed to help separated or divorced parents better understand their children’s needs, reduce conflict, and build cooperative parenting strategies. Some well-regarded options include:
Parenting After Separation - BC Government Resource
CoParenting/Divorce - BC Council for Families
Parenting without Conflict - BC Council for Families (Bill Eddy)
Parenting Courses
These courses help parents understand child development and foster positive parenting habits, regardless of family structure:
Alison Rees - Life Seminars
Ages and Stages - BC Council for Families
Positive Parenting Solutions - Amy McCready
Recommended books on co-parenting
Reading the right book can help you better understand the challenges and opportunities that come with co-parenting. Some recommended titles include:
Mom’s House, Dad’s House by Isolina Ricci, PhD
A classic and highly regarded resource for co-parenting after separation. If you only read one book, start here.Joint Custody with a Jerk by Julie A. Ross, MA, and Judy Corcoran
Offers practical and respectful communication strategies for co-parents dealing with difficult dynamics.Two Homes by Claire Masurel
A sweet, reassuring picture book for young children adjusting to life between two households.
Must watch TED talks on the impacts of separation and divorce on children
These are a couple must-watch TED talks on the impacts separation and divorce have on children.
The True Costs of Divorce: Stu Weintraub
The Impact of Divorce on Children: Tamara D. Afifi
How these resources can help
Whether you're working together through mediation or managing parenting separately, educational resources can offer practical tools, improve communication, and help create consistent expectations between households.
Important Disclaimer
Content and videos in The Divii Knowledge Centre provide general information about separation and divorce and is not and should not be considered legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, it's important to consult with a qualified family lawyer in your area. It's always highly recommended to seek independent legal advice during your separation.