Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 It's A DifferentWorld Now; Chapter 2 The Decision to Divorce: Putting Children First; Chapter 3 How to Tell Your Children About Your Divorce; Chapter 4 Minimizing the Effects of the Legal Process on Your Children; Chapter 5 Impact of Divorce on Children; Chapter 6 Impact of Divorce on Parenting; Chapter 7 Parenting Time and Related Issues; Chapter 8 Special Parenting Issues; Chapter 9 Parenting Techniques to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem; Chapter 10 Discipline as Guide and Teacher
Chapter 11 Making Use of Others' SupportChapter 12 Danger Signals: When Is Professional Help Needed?; Chapter 13 Adjusting to Life in a Stepfamily; Chapter 14 Questions and Answers; Chapter 15 Additional Resources and Helpful Organizations for Divorced Parents; Index; Back Cover
Summary
This book explores the impact of divorce on adolescents and young adults, drawing on anecdotes from the authors' own medical and law practices to illustrate how parents' decision-making can powerfully impact their children's well-being before, during, and after a divorce -- even into adulthood.