Parent's Guide to Divorce

Prioritize your childs wellbeing with the strategies in this practical guide from an awardwinning parent guidance expert.For children, a good divorce is better than a bad marriage, but that doesnt make the split any easier. Legal decisions have emotional consequences for kids and parents alike. Synthesizing more than 30 years of clinical experience, numerous case studies, and extensive research, acclaimed psychoanalyst and awardwinning author Erica Komisar shows you how to make an effective plan that centers your childrens needs, including what to know about kids of different ages, how to talk about whats happening, and how to maintain normal routines. With numerous practical strategies, this handbook helps you build a positive support system, reassure kids without invalidating their feelings, and think through ageappropriate custody arrangements. It also provides helpful guidance about effective coparenting, new partners, blended families, and other special situations. Most importantly, it offers hope for establishing the emotional security that children need for success in life.