Abstract
Despite the vast research on divorce, many parents are continuing to make the same mistakes in regards to their children. The overall notion that emerges from the literature points to divorce as a negative experience for all involved, most importantly the children. Children are continually faced with lower quality relationships with their parents, more hostile relationships with siblings, and lower grades in school, as just some of the consequences of divorce. Many parents do not have the correct tools or access to text that is understandable, to make the transition to the divorced household smoother for their child. In an effort to reduce some of the negative aspects of divorce for children the book, “Parenting After Divorce: Becoming the Exception to the Rule” was written. This book offers parents the knowledge that is found within the research, along with tips for parents, such as co-parenting, forgiveness, and mediation, to help alleviate some of the negative consequences. The book was found to be a useful source of information that was concise, easily understood, and user friendly. This book will hopefully be the beginning of parents taking a stand and becoming the exception to the divorce rule.