How to have a Good Divorce: Avoiding the Messy Middle for the Children

In this episode of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, Dr. Sarah Adams sits down with therapist and divorce coach Karen McNenny to talk about something many families experience but rarely discuss openly: how to have a “good divorce.” Together they explore how parents can move through separation with intention, compassion, and a focus on protecting their children from unnecessary conflict. Karen shares practical insights on shifting the language we use around divorce, avoiding the common trap of putting kids in the middle, and creating thoughtful co-parenting plans that support stability across two homes. They also discuss options like mediation, creative living arrangements during the transition, and why it is never too late to improve a co-parenting relationship. Drawing from her own story and years of coaching families, Karen offers hope that while divorce is painful, it can also become a healthier new chapter for parents and children alike. 

How to learn more about Karen McNenny:

https://www.karenmcnenny.com/

- The Good Divorce Show podcast with Karen McNenny

More resources:

- Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After by Katherine Woodward Thomas

- Kids in the Middle Kids In The Middle is a non-profit agency that helps families transition to a new way of life before, during, and after separation and divorce for the sake of creating healthier futures for all involved. 

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