Here are some helpful resources:

Articles

“A Successful Parenting Plan for Children After Divorce”, an excerpt. Reprinted with permission by New Harbinger Publications, Inc., The Co-Parenting Survival Guide, Elizabeth Thayer and Jeffrey Zimmerman www.newharbinger.com

Co-Parenting After Separation or Divorce A comprehensive guide for co-parents; covers topics such as a “recipe” for co-parenting success, situations where co-parenting isn’t possible, guidelines for managing educational, medical, discipline, and financial issues, and more.

Children and Separation/Divorce: Helping Your Child Cope

Developing a Parenting Plan: A Guide for Divorcing Parents Some states mandate divorcing parents, with children under the age of 18, to file a parenting plan with the court as a part of the divorce process.

Co-Parenting After Divorce A very detailed how-to guide and fact sheet by Emily M. Douglas, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Family Education and Policy Specialist.

Children First A useful article on co-parenting after separation and divorce from North Dakota State University and (inexplicably) The U.S. Department of Agriculture.

10 Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents

Books