When Your Ex Turns the Kids Against You: The Practical Guide to Protecting Your Parent-Child Relationship

Are you watching helplessly as your children pull away—knowing your ex is behind it?

If your ex is poisoning your relationship with your kids, making false allegations of parental alienation against you, or weaponizing the family court system to erase you from your children's lives, you're facing one of the most devastating forms of child abuse—and you need answers that actually work.

Most information online about parental alienation either offers platitudes that don't help or advice that can damage your custody case. Therapists don't understand the legal implications. Attorneys aren't trained in the psychological warfare. And meanwhile, your relationship with your children is slipping away.

This book changes that.

When Your Ex Turns the Kids Against You is the comprehensive, battle-tested guide written by Lisa Johnson and Chris Barry—veteran high-conflict divorce and custody strategists who've coached hundreds of parents through this nightmare. They fill the critical gaps between what attorneys often aren't trained to do and therapists don't understand, giving you a clear roadmap for protecting your parent-child relationship while navigating an unforgiving legal system.

In this essential guide, you'll discover:

• How to recognize parental alienation tactics early—so you can intervene before the damage becomes severe
• Proven strategies to document alienating behaviors properly—building a compelling case that family court will actually take seriously
• What to say (and never say) to your children—maintaining your bond without making things worse or violating court orders
• The evidence you need and how to gather it—from emails and texts to recordings and witnesses that strengthen your position
• How to work effectively with attorneys, therapists, and evaluators—even when they don't fully understand parental alienation
• Co-parenting strategies that protect your kids—reducing your exposure to manipulation while staying connected to your children
• The difference between alienation and estrangement—so you can address the real issue without being blindsided by false accusations
• How narcissism and other personality disorders drive alienation—understanding the psychology behind your ex's behavior (without making it an excuse)
• Practical responses to common alienation scenarios—ready-to-implement solutions for the situations you're facing right now
• How to take care of yourself through this trauma—because you can't fight for your kids if you're falling apart

This book includes real case examples, expert insights, and step-by-step action plans you can implement immediately—whether you're in active litigation, dealing with teenagers, navigating supervised visitation, or just now seeing the warning signs.

Unlike academic studies that analyze parental alienation from a distance, this is a hands-on survival guide written by people who've been in the trenches—both personally and professionally. Lisa and Chris understand what you're going through because they've lived it, escaped it, and spent years helping others do the same.

Featuring a Foreword by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., author of Don't Alienate the Kids and founder of the High Conflict Institute, plus advance praise from leading psychologists, therapists, attorneys, and parental alienation experts.

What experts are saying:

"A compassionate and practical guide for one of the most painful experiences a parent can face. An invaluable resource for parents and professionals alike."

— Joshua Coleman, Ph.D., author of Rules of Estrangement

"Knowledge is your superpower. This book has the power to save years of heartache, both personally and professionally."

— Jessica Anne Pressler, LCSW

"It's not just theory or sympathy; it's actual tools you can use right now. If you're dealing with parental alienation, this book is a lifeline."

— Darlynn Childress, parent coach and host of Become A Calm Mama podcast

Whether you're a parent fighting to maintain your relationship with your children, facing false allegations in a custody battle, or a professional seeking to better understand this complex dynamic, this book provides the clarity, validation, and actionable strategies you desperately need.

Your children are counting on you to stay in the fight. This book shows you how to fight smart.

Protect your parent-child bond. Understand the legal system. Reclaim your power.

Click "Buy Now" to get your copy today and start taking action to save your relationship with your children.