Don't Divorce Us!: Kids Advice to Divorcing Parents

Don't Divorce Us!: Kids Advice to Divorcing Parents
ISBN-10
1556201753
ISBN-13
9781556201752
Category
Adult children of divorced parents
Pages
145
Language
English
Published
2000-01-01
Publisher
Amer Counseling Assn
Authors
John Sommers-Flanagan, Rita Sommers-Flanagan, Chelsea Elander

Description

This book examines the divorce experience firsthand-through the eyes and voices of children and adult children of divorce. People from various ages, ethnic groups, and backgrounds share artwork, essays, and their personal stories of divorce. The book contains practical suggestions for coping with the challenges of double-households, long-distance parenting, dating, ex-spouses, stepparenting, and divorce stress. Chapters include: (1) "Preparing for Divorce"; (2) "Setting Up the Rhythm of the New Life"; (3) "Dealing with the Other Parent"; (4) "The New and Improved Parent"; (5) "Dating, Romance, and Recommitment"; (6) "Stepparenting"; (7) "Exceptional Cases, Exceptional Needs"; and (8) "Resources for Divorcing Families." Also included is an appendix of age-based guidelines for helping children cope with divorce. (GCP)

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