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b"This week Christina McGhee, a divorce parenting expert whose practical advice has been highlighted both online and in print, is on the show. She is also the author of Parenting Apart, a book for divorced or separated parents. Christina is helping me kick off Parenting Month and I couldn\\u2019t think of anybody better to do so! She is an advocate for keeping the focus on kids even during the most emotional and tumultuous time of your life \\u2014 divorce.\\xa0\\nCo-parenting through a divorce is, for most of us, uncharted territory. We don't know what to expect. We\\u2019re dealing with so many strong emotions that it's not an easy road to navigate \\u2014 even under the best of circumstances. In this episode, Christina provides some insightful advice and guidance for divorced or separated parents who wish to keep the focus on family, even after the marriage ends.\\xa0\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nHow to maneuver parenting after divorce, and putting yourself first. (7:00)\\n\\nHow you can move forward in the best possible way and have happy, secure, resilient kids. (21:00)\\n\\nWatch your messaging: you are sending a really powerful message to your kids about what they should expect out of a relationship. (22:00)\\n\\nHow to bring the best version of who you are to your job as parents. (26:07)\\n\\nWhat to do if your ex is resisting a co-parenting relationship or plan. (32:00)\\xa0\\n\\nDeveloping a guiding principle for when things get tough. (48:00)\\n\\nWhat to do when your child tries to play both sides of the co-parenting fence. (49:00)\\n\\nLearn More About Christina McGhee:Christina McGhee is a \\u201cmedia savvy\\u201d divorce-parenting expert whose practical advice has been highlighted both online and in print.\\xa0Over the years, she has been featured on television, radio, podcasts, tele-summits and webinars. Some of the places you may have seen her are, Today Parents, Parenting Magazine, The Times, Channel 4, the BBC, NYU Doctor Radio and The Dr. Laura Berman Radio Show on the Oprah Network just to name a few.\\nChristina is an informative and engaging guest who brings insight and strategies to help separating families deal with \\u201creal-life\\u201d challenges.\\xa0As a zealous advocate for children she does an excellent job of keeping the focus where it belongs\\u2026on kids.\\nChristina speaks on a wide range of topics from what to do in the beginning stages of separation to dealing with issues years down the road.\\xa0She is also skilled at addressing tough issues like discipline differences, dealing with a difficult ex, high-conflict personalities, badmouthing, and neutralizing divorce drama.\\nResources & Links:\\nChristina\\u2019s website\\nChristina on Facebook\\nParenting Apart by Christina McGhee\\nThe Ultimate Divorce Survival Guide\\nShould I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group"