What About the Kids? by Sandra Blakeslee
The groundbreaking handbook that helps parents guide their children through divorce and co-parenting, from a New York Times bestselling author and child psychologist.This is the definitive work from the renowned child psychologist Judith Wallerstein on a subject that concerns millions of American moms and dads: How can you protect your children during and after divorce?
Divorce is not a single event but a lifelong trajectory of changed circumstances that demand a different kind of parenting than we have ever known. In What About the Kids? Wallerstein draws on thirty years of in-depth interviews with children of divorce and their parents to show how to create a new family with compassion and wisdom. It covers issues that arise at the time of divorce as well as suggestions for talking to your children months and years after the event.
Eminent psychologist Judith S. Wallerstein shares her unique insight and advice, including:
- The best and worst ages for children to experience their parents' divorce
- Right and wrong ways to explain divorce to your children
- Choosing a custody arrangement that's best for your child
- How to involve the grandparents --a major resource?
- Getting your children on your side when you form new relationships
- The positive effects of divorce on children (believe it or not)
- How divorce can actually make you a better parent
- Raising children who grow up able to form lasting relationships
Sandra Blakeslee is a New York Times scientific correspondent who focuses on the brain sciences.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780786887514 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786887516 |
| Title | What About the Kids? |
| Author | Sandra Blakeslee |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Books |
| Year published | 2004-03-17 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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