about christina mcghee

Dubbed the “divorce coach,” Christina McGhee, is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author and parent educator who has devoted hercareer to radically changing how families experience divorce. In her new book, Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids (Penguin) she provides practical guidance for addressing the everyday life issues so many separating parents face. Since 1998, Christina has educated literally thousands of parents about placing children first when relationships end. A leading authority on children and divorce, she has trained lawyers, mediators, mental health professionals and been invited to speak to politicians.

In 2006, Christina’s work gained international attention for her participation in the British Channel 4 documentary series “How to Divorce Without Screwing Up Your Children.” Dedicated to making information more accessible to separating families, she also co-produced the award winning children’s DVD and workbook program, Lemons 2 Lemonade: How to handle life when things go sour between Mom and Dad and has developed specialized resources for parents both in the US and in the UK.

In all areas of her work, Christina challenges families to use difficult situations and life circumstances as a springboard for creating positive change in their lives.  She not only teaches that philosophy but also works very hard to live by it.  Christina, who has been married for over sixteen years, also grew up in a divorced family and later became a bonus parent.  Together she and her husband, Scott, have four wonderful children.

For more tips and information you can visit her at www.DivorceAndChildren.com or www.ParentingApartBook.com