Extended Family Co-parenting

A Psychological Guide for Working Parents

Roland Y. Kim, Ph.D.

About This Book

Modern childcare often involves far more than two parents. This practical guide examines the psychological and relational challenges that arise when grandparents, relatives, older siblings, nannies, childcare providers, stepparents, or other caregivers become part of a child’s caregiving system.

What You’ll Explore

Choosing co-parents; boundaries and expectations; discipline and communication consistency; cultural and family values; attachment and split caregiving; separation anxiety; loyalty conflicts; caregiver transitions; intergenerational dynamics; safety; primary-caregiver authority; psychological blind spots; and practical co-parenting agreements.

Who This Book Is For

For working parents and families who share childcare with relatives, paid caregivers, schools, childcare facilities, or other adults and want greater consistency, security, and psychological awareness across the caregiving system.