Building Bridges of Hope: Strengthening Co-Parenting and Family Bonds

In the midst of a global mental health crisis affecting children and families, a new book brings compassionate solutions to the forefront. Building Bridges of Hope: Strengthening Co-Parenting & Family Bonds is the second volume in the groundbreaking Building Bridges of Hope anthology series, uniting expert voices and lived-experience leaders to guide families from conflict to connection.From high-conflict custody battles to everyday parenting after separation, this volume explores how families can restore trust, support children’s well-being, and create stable, nurturing environments — even after the end of a relationship.A Trauma-Informed Roadmap for FamiliesBacked by research and grounded in real-world strategies, the book offers practical insights on:Strengthening co-parenting and shared parenting practicesSupporting children’s emotional regulation and resilienceHealing parental alienation and fractured parent-child bondsImproving executive function, communication, and problem-solvingReducing emotional harm during family transitionsWhether you're a parent, caregiver, therapist, educator, or family court professional, this book is a powerful tool for navigating separation and preserving the sacred bond between parent and child.“The parent-child relationship is one of the strongest protective factors in mental health. Supporting families in restoring that bond is mental-health intervention.”— Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW“Families do not need perfection to heal. They need tools, community, and a pathway to reconnect. Kids need both parents — and parents need support, not stigma.”— Danica Joan Dockery, Founder, Kids Need Both, Inc.A Collaborative MovementEdited by Danica Joan Dockery, Dawn McCarty, and John S. Hamel, Jr., Building Bridges of Hope features chapters from professionals in mental health, law, education, and advocacy — alongside the personal stories of survivors who turned adversity into purpose. Together, they offer a message of hope: families can heal, and children can thrive.About the PublisherKids Need Both, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening parent-child bonds and reducing emotional harm during family transitions. Through its Hope4Families™ programs, Kids Need Both provides trauma-informed education, peer-led communities, court-approved courses, and systemic advocacy.The Building Bridges of Hope Anthology Series is a signature project of Kids Need Both, Inc, amplifying the voices of change-makers committed to transforming how families navigate separation, custody, and co-parenting.Our Contributing Authors:Dr. Jamie Huysman, Dr. Alyse Price-Tobler, Andrew Folkler, Joan T. Kloth-Zanard, L.D. Belding, Robert Garza, Carl Roberts, Sharon Lapointe, Rael Lapenta, Remco Wijnhorst, Ola Akinwe, Ann O’Keeffe Rodgers, Carolyn Klika Catino, Alfredo Salomón Salazar, Dr. Elena Vasquez, Charlotte Smith, Dr. Mark Roseman, Danica Joan Dockery, Dawn McCarty, Tina Mayer, John Stenner Hamel, Jr Read more