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We’ve laid out our most-loved recommendations from our clients…

the stuff that has helped them best through their custody cases.
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The Deepest Well

The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity

This well-known book helps get you out of your head and back to your old self–but renewed. It’s so key, even during a custody battle, to work on recovery from abuse

How to Do the Work

How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self

So often a disordered co-parent will accuse the healthier parent of “mental instability” or lack of “mental health.” We love this book because it helps prepare for court AND for healing.

Complex PTSD

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A GUIDE AND MAP FOR RECOVERING FROM CHILDHOOD TRAUMA

A powerful book that, for many, needs to be read a bit at a time, as there is so much to process. Excellent book to accompany work with a certified trauma therapist.

Rethinking Narcissism

Rethinking Narcissism: The Bad - and Surprising Good - About Feeling Special

Such an interesting idea, to rethink this. But here, we like that this helps deal with having a narcissist parent or family member you cannot always avoid–and perhaps personally need to come to terms with.

The Family

Bradshaw On: The Family: A New Way of Creating Solid Self-Esteem

It’s amazing that the teachings in this book still stand, and yet they truly do. For those who believe that their family of origin has contributed to a lack of boundaries.

Coercive Control

Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life

While the United States is only now and only gradually making coercive control illegal, it’s important to understand how this is manipulation, so that you have powerful language for your court case.

How to Talk

How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk

We love this book so much for any client who has been assigned a GAL or evaluator in their case. Any parent who applies the methods in this book exponentially increase their chances of their kids reporting them as an amazing, caring, firm but loving parent.

13 Things Mentally Strong

13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do: Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains for a Life of Happiness, Meaning, and Success

Another great option for ensuring that your parenting stands up to the court’s “test.” Great language and methods that you can then talk about to the evaluator, that you can pull examples from when they ask “What kind of parent are you?”
The Art Of War

The Art Of War

We LOVE this book to help you figure out your strategy. Our clients have been so inspired by it, and found real clarity when planning out their cases with their lawyers!

Divorce Casualties

Divorce Casualties, Second Edition: Understanding Parental Alienation

Out of all the books on “parental alienation”*, our Founder, Reneé Rodriguez, recommends this one as the best. It helps overcome your co-parent’s attempts to turn the kids against you, and it helps you to ensure you are not accidentally “alienating” the kids.

Why Does He Do That

Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

Abusive men can make you feel trapped and persecuted. Bancroft explains what you are dealing with.

Splitting

Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder

We like the way Bill Eddy lays out what your battle will be like when you are up against a psychological abuser.
No Bad Kids

Prosecuted but not Silenced

In Maralee’s own words: “In Prosecuted but not Silenced, Maralee McLean exposes the dirty secret that most of the public is blissfully unaware of.” We love when we get a chance to hear Maralee speak and tell the story of losing her daughter–in spite of disclosures–to her abusive father.

No Bad Kids

No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame

Narcissistic parents tend to be at a loss when they need to “discipline” toddlers. Healthier parents understand what toddlers need…and if you’re unsure, this book is a beautiful guide to a loving relationship with your littlest ones.

No Bad Kids

The Quincy Solution

Domestic violence is not inevitable.  The Quincy Solution is based on successful practices in Quincy, Nashville, and San Diego so we know it works.” We always love Barry’s work, and his advocacy.  And his inclusion of ACEs is key.

No Bad Kids

Dignity After Divorce

The chapters on WHERE THEY HIDE MONEY AND ASSETS alone is worth the price of this thoughtful, supportive, and immensely helpful book.  Either in family court or post-divorce, there is an immense amount to gain from this book.

No Bad Kids

Everyone is Beautiful

We love how the inimitable Tina Swithin does not just work to change the way the family court system works, but also how to help coercively controlled children from within. 

No Bad Kids

Lemonade Life

More support for your children, so that they can learn how to be the right kind of resilience, and trust who they themselves are, and know that who they are is completely valid.

No Bad Kids

Take Me With You When You Go

We recommend parents read this themselves before giving it to their teens.  Our founder, Reneé Rodriguez, found this book to be profoundly heartbreaking but absolutely something older kids can relate to, as a fictional story of children who grew up in an abusive household, told in a series of secret letters written between the teen who fled…and the child who remained.

No Bad Kids

Getting to Yes

Many of our clients have liked this book as a simple basis for how mediators work, and how to be the “collaborative” one in negotiations with a co-parent whose single goal in life seems to be to say NO to everything you ask for.

No Bad Kids

Hope Rising

Casey Gwinn, who works with the Strangulation Prevention Institute, has seen the worst kinds of abuse, again and again.  Yet our company founder has always found Casey to be incredibly optimistic…contagiously so.  She hopes with this book, you catch what he’s got!

No Bad Kids

Steps to Freedom

We think the moms we work with like this book because it leans into research, like we do.  It also looks at different types of abuse.  If you still feel trauma bonded to your abuser, this book may help.

No Bad Kids

Breaking the Ties That Bind

No matter how you feel about the term “parental alienation,” if you’re suffering from your children being turned against you, you’ll do anything to get them back.  This is one of the books we have found has helped some of the parents we’ve worked with.

No Bad Kids

Helping Children Learn About Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control: A 'Floss and the Boss' Storybook and Professional Guide

Help your child understand and heal from domestic abuse. “Helping Children Learn About Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control” offers a gentle storybook and a guide for parents. Start conversations, validate feelings, and build a safer future.

No Bad Kids

Invisible Chains: Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship

 Free yourself from the invisible chains of emotional abuse. “Invisible Chains” provides practical strategies and support for survivors of coercive control.  Recognize the signs, reclaim your autonomy, and rebuild your life with confidence. You deserve freedom.

No Bad Kids

It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

A relationship with a narcissist is a toxic nightmare. “It’s Not You” helps you identify narcissistic abuse, heal from the trauma, and break free from toxic patterns. Reclaim your life and find peace.

No Bad Kids

Domestic Violence and Nonfatal Strangulation Assessment: For Health Care Providers and First Responders

This is a must-read for the healthcare providers and first responders amongst your friends and family. And for yourself too, as it equips you with the knowledge and tools to identify, document, and address signs of abuse for professionals you need to explain it to, even when hidden.

No Bad Kids

Fred Stays with Me

This children’s book gently explores the challenges of divorce and shared custody through the eyes of a child. This heartwarming story offers comfort, stability, and a reminder of the unwavering love that remains, even as kids go back and forth between houses.

No Bad Kids

Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent

More tools to help shield your children from the effects of toxic parenting. This book offers practical strategies to protect your kids, foster their emotional well-being, and break the cycle of dysfunction.

And some recommendations for gathering and organizing your evidence:

We’ve laid out our most-loved recommendations from our clients…

the stuff that has helped them best through their custody cases.
Just click on the images to add to your cart!

Anti Spy Detector, Hidden Camera Detector

64GB Voice Activated Recorder+AI Voice Recorder 800 Hours Storage and 30 Hours Battery Time

A bit higher end and far more subtle, this can be used without anyone knowing it’s there, and can easily go along with you during exchanges, appointments with your co-parent, etc.

Digital Voice Recorder

Mini Spy Camera Hidden Camera Pen 1080p - Small Nanny Cam Spy Pen Camera Full HD

Place it on a desk or in a book, and keep an eye on your child’s safety.

Blink Outdoor - wireless

Hero Privacy Pen - 1 Pack - Hidden Camera Detector, Anti Spy, GPS Tracker Detector, Portable RF Signal Finder for Airbnb, Hotels, Bathroom, Home, Office

HERO PRIVACY PEN FROM PREPARED HERO: A brilliant, revolutionary device that allows you to locate hidden cameras, listening devices and GPS trackers.

Anti Spy Detector, Hidden Camera Detector

Anti Spy Detector, Hidden Camera Detector, Anti Bug Scanner and Protector

More and more, our clients are finding that their homes and vehicles are being tracked. This Anti-Spy Detector will help you discover what may be installed around you.

Blink Indoor

Blink Indoor – wireless, HD security camera with two-year battery life, motion detection, and two-way audio – 3 camera kit

Some parents prefer to have more than one Blink Indoor Camera in their home. You can order a set of multiple cameras if that is more useful to you.

Blink Outdoor - wireless

Blink Outdoor - wireless, weather-resistant HD security camera

Moms have noted that the Blink Outdoor Camera has been known to capture conversations and actions at exchanges, and provided proof of a Protective Order being violated.
Blink Mini

Blink Mini – Compact indoor plug-in smart security camera

What is captured with the Blink Indoor Camera can also help discover what’s happening when you are away, and we’ve had more than a few moms note that they’ve captured relevant conversations their kids were having.
Spy Hidden Camera Power Bank

Spy Hidden Camera Power Bank HD 1080P 10000mah Portable Nanny Cam Mini Video Recorder

A few things to note about this Hidden Camera Power Bank: one, it is an actual mobile charger, which is great; two, there are blinking lights to get it to record. However, our solution to this is to simply plug in your charging cord at the same time so it seems like that is what is triggering the lights. With some coordination, this can be ok if safety is a consideration.

MIUFLY 1296P

MIUFLY 1296P Police Body Camera with 2 Inch Display , Night Vision , Built in 64G Memory and GPS

If you need a camera to travel with you and are not a fan of the more obvious options, this Body Camera can be a bit more discreet, or you can wear it openly.
64GB Voice Recorder

64GB TCTEC Digital Voice Recorder, Voice Activated Recorder with 750 Hours Recording Capacity

This tiny Telele Voice Recorder is so thin and easy to use, and doesn’t make any beeps or other noises.
Hidden Camera Smoke Detector

Hidden Camera Smoke Detector WiFi Spy Camera Hidden Cameras HD 1080P Small Camera, Night Vision

While this isn’t a working smoke detector, it IS a Hidden Camera! We like that it has night vision and is motion activated (and that it often has a coupon attached)!

Pendaflex File Folders

Pendaflex File Folders, Bright Green, Yellow, Red, Blue, 36 pack Letter Size

Some moms prefer folders, and we like to recommend that if you are going to trial, that you do have folders for your various categories of evidence so you can assist your lawyer.
Economy 3 Ring Binder

Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 1 Inch, 4 Pack of Binders

If your court requires printed copies of evidence, whether for the judge or for the evaluator or any other court professionals, we recommend a small binder to organize your evidence.
Neon Page Markers

Lysas 4 Sets Neon Page Markers Colored Index Tabs, 560pcs

Once you have created your binders, tape flags can be very useful to organize and to draw attention to your most compelling pieces of evidence and documentation.
Wiltop 110 Pcs Binder Clips

Wiltop 110 Pcs Binder Clips Metal Paper Clamps Black Set Assorted Sizes

If you end up with a lot of folders you are carrying around, we recommend you simply click the binder shut–and it’s nice to have a strong binder clip for thicker documentation as well.

Products to Make Post-Separation a Little Easier

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Pendaflex File Folders

Gabb Phone

With unlimited talk and text but no internet, social media, time-sucking games, or unsafe apps, Gabb Phone is the ideal first phone for kids. It provides your kids with everything they need to stay safely connected, but nothing they don’t.  Use code BLUEPRINT to catch a sale in case one is going on right now!

Economy 3 Ring Binder

Gabb Watch

The watch is easy to use and is designed for kids aged 5 to 11. A kindergartener can easily navigate it and call parent, grandparents, or anyone else that a parent adds to the approved list of numbers. Gabb watches come with their own phone number: You don’t need an extra phone line through another provider to connect it to. Use code BLUEPRINT to catch a sale in case one is going on right now!

Neon Page Markers

Mint Mobile

We adore Mint Mobile because our phone bills are now a fraction of what they once were!  Our company founder goes on and on about it, and has used it for years with no connectivity issues.  Mint is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that offers prepaid plans at competitive prices. Mint Mobile is a great deal because of its low prices, flexible contract terms, and access to T-Mobile’s extensive coverage network.

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Pendaflex File Folders

Big Life Journal

Big Life Journal is a science-based guided journal designed to help children develop a growth mindset and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. It is available in versions for different age groups. It is based on the latest research in positive psychology, brain science, and youth development. Parents say that the journal has helped their children to be more self-aware, confident, and resilient.

Economy 3 Ring Binder

NARP

While we have a curated list of the trauma therapies which are successful with recovery from narcissistic abuse, we’ve had several moms say this worked brilliantly for them. Melanie Tonia Evans’ NARP program offers a proven path to recovery. Learn effective strategies to break free from toxic patterns, rebuild your self-esteem, and create a fulfilling life. Discover how to thrive after narcissistic abuse.

Survivor Shop

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Pendaflex File Folders

Narcissist Proof Domestic Violence Awareness T-Shirt

Our founder loves to wear this nicely-shaped t-shirt every October during DV Awareness Month. It feels like a symbol of survival and a statement against domestic abuse. Wear it with pride, spark conversations, and inspire healing. You are not alone.

Economy 3 Ring Binder

Domestic Violence Awareness Stickers

Speak your truth. Inspire change. These Domestic Violence Awareness stickers are a powerful symbol of solidarity and healing. Share them, raise awareness, and help break the silence. Your voice matters.

Neon Page Markers

Purple Ribbon Awareness Wristbands

Show your strength. Support survivors. Wear a Purple Ribbon Wristband to raise awareness for domestic violence and show solidarity with those who have endured abuse. Every ribbon represents hope for healing and a future free from violence.

Pendaflex File Folders

How Strong We Are Tumbler

Celebrate your resilience. This tumbler is a daily reminder of your journey and the strength you’ve found. Carry it with pride and stay hydrated on your path to healing and empowerment.

Economy 3 Ring Binder

Stop Domestic Violence License Plate Frame

Transform your car into a moving message of hope. We love how this license plate frame raises awareness and declares our commitment to a future free from abuse. Drive with pride and inspire change!

Neon Page Markers

Purple Ribbon Brooch

Wear your strength, inspire hope. This elegant Purple Ribbon Brooch is a symbol of resilience and a reminder of your journey. It sparks conversations, raises awareness, and honors your commitment to healing and a brighter future.

Economy 3 Ring Binder

Domestic Violence Warrior Unbreakable Keychain

Carry a symbol of your strength. This keychain is a daily reminder of your resilience and courage. It’s a source of inspiration on your journey to healing and a powerful statement that you are not alone.

The Self-Care + Nervous System Support Bath

That Salt Bath Reneé is Always Talking About

Instructions for the bath:


1. Draw a bath of hot water
2. Add 2 cups of Epsom Salt
3. Add ½ cup of Baking Soda
4. Add 4 or more drops of lavender essential oil
5. Enjoy for 20-30 minutes!

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