Putting children first : proven parenting strategies for helping children thrive through divorce / JoAnne Pedro-Carroll.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Avery, 2010.Description: ix, 339 p. ; 23 cmISBN:- 1583333878
- 1583334017
- 9781583333877
- 9781583334010
- Proven parenting strategies for helping children thrive through divorce
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 306.89 P372 | Available | 33111009687142 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
To begin -- 1: My divorce: what children say and what they mean -- 2: Risk and resilience: potential impact of divorce over time -- 3: Telling the children and preparing them for changes -- 4: Parenting plans: positive approaches to difficult decisions -- 5: Taking control of conflict and taking care of yourself -- 6: Building children's resilience skills -- 7: Emotionally intelligent parenting before, during, and after divorce -- 8: New relationships, dating, and remarriage: how the children see them -- 9: Life after divorce: real possibilities for success -- Notes -- Index.
The breakup of a family can have an enduring impact on children. But as Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll explains with clarity and compassion in this powerful book, parents can positively alter the immediate and long-term effects of divorce on their children. The key is proven, emotionally intelligent parenting strategies that promote children's emotional health, resilience, and ability to lead satisfying lives.