Newsweek has published an excellent article on the state of divorce today, the increased involvement of Fathers and joint custodial arrangements. The article can be found here. Among the topics the article discusses are the pros and cons of joint physical custody. …
An excellent article on how the incoming first family parent's their children can be found here. Among the guidelines found in the article: Discipline Be involved Keep routines Carve out couple time Never underestimate the power of Grandma Be in …
A great article on how to handle the holidays after a family split can be found here. In the article, Brenda Hann, a child and adolescent psychotherapist who has a private practice in Toronto, notes: "The first time you're having …
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A divorced parent offers excellent insight into child custody, visitation and mediation in an article which can be found here. About mediation the article notes: "Her father and I had a mediated divorce. Instead of lawyers hammering out terms of …
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Family psychologist John Rosemond has written a series of two articles on the fundamentals of traditional parenting. The first article deals with establishing boundaries with your children and establishing yourself as the leader. The second article focuses on how to raise …
Very often during a divorce the parties lose sight of the impact the divorce has on their parents and extended family, especially when grandchildren are involved. An excellent article providing tips for parents of divorcing children can be found here. …
A great article on how to remain on amicable terms with your ex after the divorce can be found here. While it is not possible for all couples to remain on friendly terms after a divorce if it is possible …
A recent USA Today article features a study done by Allen Li, associate director of the Population Research Center at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, Calif. Li's study concludes that divorce is neither bad nor good. Li completed a …
An interesting article presenting different views from and about children of divorce can be found here. One book, The Bright Side: Surviving Your Parents' Divorce, mentioned in the article is written by 22 year old Max Sindell. The book contains …
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Alright, we all know that divorce isn't a dream, but it doesn't have to be excruciating or adversarial. A great article on how couples are finding their own ways to deal with divorce can be found here. In her book, …