Nordic Baby Resources

A dedicated space for mental health support, recovery from difficult relationships, effective co-parenting, and helping children build resilience through challenging family dynamics. Knowledge is power—here are trusted resources to help you heal and thrive.

Recovery from Toxic Relationships & Narcissistic Abuse

• Co-Parenting With a Narcissist: 13 Tips – Choosing Therapy
• 7 Ways To Make Co-Parenting With A Narcissist Tolerable – BTR.org
• Forget Co-Parenting With a Narcissist – Psychology Today
• How to Heal From Narcissistic Parents – Talkspace (adaptable to ex-partner dynamics)

Co-Parenting with High-Conflict or Personality-Disordered Parents

• Co-Parenting with a Narcissistic Parent – Kenny Levine
• Recommended Book: "Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone With Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder" by Bill Eddy & Randi Kreger
• Recommended Book: "Will I Ever Be Free of You?" by Dr. Karyl McBride (focus on high-conflict divorce recovery)

Supporting Children with a Parent Who Has Mental Health Challenges

• Focus on child coping: Explore child/teen sections in the links above, or search Psychology Today Therapist Directory for family trauma specialists (filter: children + narcissism/toxic parenting).
• General support: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – family resources and helplines.
• Hotline: SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (for family mental health guidance).