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Putting children first : proven parenting strategies for helping children thrive through divorce / JoAnne Pedro-Carroll.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Avery, 2010.Description: ix, 339 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 1583333878
  • 1583334017
  • 9781583333877
  • 9781583334010
Other title:
  • Proven parenting strategies for helping children thrive through divorce
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Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 306.89 P372 Available 33111009687142
Total holds: 0

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.

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