(The following is cross-posted from our friends at WeParent.com)

Abraham Lincoln probably wasn’t talking about co-parenting when he advised:

“Discourage litigation. Persuade neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often the real loser in fees, expenses, and a waste of time.”

But his words perfectly describe our  “Co-Parenting Matters” topic for this week:  Mediation 101.

Join us this Sunday, January 24th at 9:30pm EST on “Co-Parenting Matters”, when “The Mediator”, Gene A. Johnson, Jr., educates us about mediation.  In our recent interview with him, Gene suggested that despite being a viable alternative to the option of an ugly court battle, many parents may not be aware of mediation or fully understand what it is.

Well, this Sunday, we get to find out.  We’ll discuss what mediation is, how the process works and what you can do to get the most out of your collaboration.  Join the conversation by calling in to (646)378-0580 or listen to the live stream at www.blogtalkradio.com/CoParentingMatters.

And, in the meantime, to learn more about mediation, check out Part 1 of WeParent’s interview with “The Mediator.” It’s only a taste, so be sure to listen to “Co-Parenting Matters” this Sunday.

Leave questions or comments for Gene in the comments section, and we’ll share them on the air.