A working guide for parents & stepparents after divorce and remarriage
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“In Two Happy Homes Dr. Thomas thoroughly describes the pitfalls of stepfamily life, explains cogently why these pitfalls occur so often, and gives the reader specific strategies for avoiding them. The advice is sound and practical. Virtually every conceivable issue arises in stepfamilies is discussed…This is a very helpful book and should be read by divorced parents contemplating remarriage or live-in situations, as well as by those who have already taken the plunge.”
– Don Gordon, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Ohio University
Director, Center for Divorce Education
“Two Happy Homes is a readable, thoughtful handbook for divorced and remarried parents, filled with helpful instructions for common problems. It is both a guide for parents forming new families and a resource for professionals working with this population. Working at two levels, Dr. Thomas’ book provides information as well as a compassionate, understanding response to divorced individuals looking for a way to move on with their personal lives while continuing to parent their children.”
– Jane Wells, J.D., Ph.D.
Psychologist, Boulder, Colorado
“ Two Happy Homes is a wonderful resource geared to keep the needs of the children first. Dr. Thomas emphasizes the importance of developing strong coparenting relationships before integrating new partners into the lives of their children. She points out that divorce and remarriage are both aspects of the same process of family transformation”
– David L. Levy, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Rights Council
“This is an elegant guidebook for parents about how to have better relationships with their exes. Dr. Thomas take the reader step-by-step through a process of co-parenting that is logical, courteous and focused on the children. By following the “rules” and suggestions, a parent will be a more effective co-parent–guaranteed! Her advice to stepparents is priceless!”
– Christine A. Coates, M.Ed., J.D.
President, Institute for Advanced Dispute Resolution, Boulder, Colorado
Co-author, Learning From Divorce
“This book should be required reading for divorcing parents! The material keeps reiterating that parents must stay focused on the needs of their children as they begin to move forward with their lives. Dr. Thomas has contributed another valuable tool and resource, as is Parents Are Forever, for all of us to continue looking for practical and useful way to assist parents and children in their transitional journey.”
– Honorable Winston Davis
Family Court Commissioner, Springfield, Missouri
