Divorce and Co-parenting : A Support Guide for the Modern Family, Paperback b...

Divorce and Co-parenting : A Support Guide for the Modern Family, Paperback by Benedek, Elissa P, Huettner, Samantha A., ISBN 1615372202, ISBN-13 9781615372201, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK"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 coverageof 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 th makes liberal use of caseexamples to help guide the entire family through a difficult transitional time"--