Bibliograph

Divorce and co-parenting, a support guide for the modern family, by Elissa P. Benedek and Samantha A. Huettner

Type

Label

Divorce and co-parenting, a support guide for the modern family, by Elissa P. Benedek and Samantha A. Huettner

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Divorce and co-parenting

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Elissa P. Benedek and Samantha A. Huettner

Sub title

a support guide for the modern family

Summary

About half of marriages end in divorce, and children of divorced parents experience higher rates of psychological problems. Children's healthy development depends on having continued access to both parents, and Divorce and Co-parenting: A Support Guide for the Modern Family details how parents can work together during and after a divorce for the sake of their children. The authors, a psychiatrist and an attorney, provide a wealth of information for parents, including how to tell children about the divorce; what to expect from the legal processes of mediation, arbitration, and custody; and how to help children deal with their responses to the divorce. Consideration is given to difficulties encountered by both parents and children, with extensive coverage of parenting time, disciplinary issues, establishing a support system or stepfamily, and danger signals that indicate professional help is warranted. A helpful question and answer section and resources are provided, and the book makes liberal use of case examples to help guide the entire family through a difficult transitional time

Target audience

adult

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