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School Drop-Out Rates Rise for Children of Divorce, Claims Study

Keith Geren, Canwest News Service April 10, 2009 Parents thinking about getting divorced, especially for the second or third time, should consider the impact of that decision on their children’s schooling, new research from University of Alberta suggests. The groundbreaking study — believed to the first in Canada to look at the long-term impacts of […]

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New Research: Transition to Parenthood

By Scott Stanley I thought I¹d make a few comments about this study that was picked up by many media outlets last week. The study was headed up by our colleague Brian Doss at Texas A & M.  Galena Rhoades, I, and Howard Markman are co-authors. The data set is a long-term sample of couples […]

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9 Ways to Outsmart Sibling Rivalry

SOURCE: MyFoxSpringfield By Elicia Brown / Beliefnet.com Not so very long ago, my daughter’s passions included her Elmo doll, her art projects, and an unfortunate activity she referred to as “the buzz.” With her arms wrapped tightly around the wobbly form of her baby brother, she would open her mouth as wide as possible and […]

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How to Achieve ‘Happily Ever After’

An interesting article on the importance of growingly popular courses now offered to couples who file for divorce and have minor children at home. Courses such as these help educate the couple in the hopes of avoiding divorce or at least learning to help deal with the affects of divorce on the child. Classes, books and […]

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Divorce As Child Abuse

Divorcing couple face prosecution for psychological abuse Richard Owen, Rome In a case believed to be the first of its kind in Europe an Italian couple face prosecution for causing their 12-year-old child “psychological suffering” by going through an acromonious divorce in which they allegedly argued in front of him and fought for his affection. […]

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Be the Best Single Parent You Can

Parenting after divorce, as a single mom will have a better chance of working if you take a positive outlook. This article offers advice on parenting to counter the negative effects of divorce, including time management, home stability, setting limits,  and being realistic. Recommended reading for those considering a divorce parenting class.

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Anxiety Issues In Children and Dealing With Anxiety In Children

The effects of divorce on children may include high anxiety. Many divorcing parents neglect the significance of anxiety on their children as a result of their divorce. This article explores some of the causes for anxiety in children and treatments such as child therapy and medication. Reference is made to on-line journals.

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Child Support: None This Month? Five Steps to Help Collect from Your Ex

You’re owed child support after a divorce, but the money isn’t coming. What can you do? This article provides instruction for collecting from a delinquent ex-spouse. Before contacting your child support attorney, first contact a tribal child support agency. Provide them with your divorce and child support details.

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Parenting After Divorce

Many divorcing parents fall in the trap of neglecting their children when divorcing. Parenting after divorce and child custody rights are essential issues. This article makes the case for joint child custody. Raising children of divorce from two households is not so simple. Issues at stake extend beyond child alimony.

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Parental Divorce As Seen Through a Child’s Eye

A child’s world might feel torn apart when his or her parents divorce. The effects of divorce on these children can be devastating. Confusion, self-blame, and loneliness can often set in immediately. This article presents divorce from the point of view of the child. Divorce is not merely a legal separation of two parents. 

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