Karen Bonnell

Karen will help you answer the question, “What’s best for kids?” …and build a firm foundation as you restructure your family. Parents receive guidance for how to keep kids central and parenting strong – even under difficult circumstances. Karen has culled her knowledge and skills from 40 years as a psychotherapist / psychiatric nurse practitioner (retired) to inform today’s coaching: Her ability to provide you not only a safe harbor to explore concerns, but also to gain insight into best practices as you plan for two-home family life and beyond … even as you begin dating again or creating a stepfamily.

For professionals, Karen is available for consultation anytime you hope that two heads will be better than one. There may be information, resources, referrals you need – don’t hesitate to ask. If you’re a representative of a group, organization or law firm seeking advanced training – forward-thinking methodologies and skills – Karen’s nationally sought-after programs are described under Mentoring Services. Please reach out with questions and for additional information.

Author with Kristin Little: "The Co-Parents' Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted, Resilient, and Resourceful Kids in a Two-Home Family from Little Ones to Young Adults" (published July 2014, CMC Publishers and June of 2017 Random House).

Author of "The Parenting Plan Handbook: A Four-Part Video Guide to Skillfully Building a Strong, Child-Centered Parenting Plan" with Felicia Malsby Soleil, JD published 2017 Random House with companion video series on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/karenbonnell).

"The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating to Getting Serious and Forming a 'Blended Family'" with Patricia Papernow, EdD, CMC publishing 2018.