Bookby Elissa P. Benedek, Samantha A. Huettner.
Summary: This book explores the impact of divorce on adolescents and young adults, drawing on anecdotes from the authors' own medical and law practices to illustrate how parents' decision-making can powerfully impact their children's well-being before, during, and after a divorce -- even into adulthood.
Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments;
Chapter 1 It's A Different World Now;
Chapter 2 The Decision to Divorce: Putting Children First;
Chapter 3 How to Tell Your Children About Your Divorce;
Chapter 4 Minimizing the Effects of the Legal Process on Your Children;
Chapter 5 Impact of Divorce on Children;
Chapter 6 Impact of Divorce on Parenting;
Chapter 7 Parenting Time and Related Issues;
Chapter 8 Special Parenting Issues;
Chapter 9 Parenting Techniques to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem;
Chapter 10 Discipline as Guide and Teacher
Chapter 11 Making Use of Others' Support;
Chapter 12 Danger Signals: When Is Professional Help Needed?;
Chapter 13 Adjusting to Life in a Stepfamily;
Chapter 14 Questions and Answers;
Chapter 15 Additional Resources and Helpful Organizations for Divorced Parents; Index; Back Cover