The class material, called Putting Kids First, was much like the book Putting Children First, only dialed down to a somewhat lower reading level. It has practical advice and for a DB'er seems almost instinctive. I did note a few things that we've done wrong over the years with SS15...we should have made a greater effort to welcome his Dad and StepMom into our home, and greet them cordially going and coming for instance. It's never been argumentative, just cold at times...or he walks from the car to the door alone.

The Parenting Plan shouldn't be too tough. Sticking with it, however.

What did stand out, ultimately, was how bad D is for children, but that truly cooperative coparenting can make a world of difference. The information on "I" statements was excellent.

It's just another hurdle on the way to D.


Me: 43 XW: 43
T15 M14
D21, SS15, S11, D8
BD: 8/6
EA / possible PA discovered 9/29
D final 10/20