Putting The Children First

Author : JoAnne Pedro-Carroll
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781101427385

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Putting Children First by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll Pdf

An internationally renowned authority on children and divorce reveals the latest research-based strategies for helping children survive and thrive before, during, and long after their parents divorce. The breakup of a family can have an enduring impact on children. But as Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll explains with clarity and compassion in this powerful book, parents can positively alter the immediate and long-term effects of divorce on their children. The key is proven, emotionally intelligent parenting strategies that promote children's emotional health, resilience, and ability to lead satisfying lives. Over the past three decades, Pedro-Carroll has worked with families in transition, conducted research, and developed and directed award- winning, court-endorsed programs that have helped thousands of families navigate divorce and its aftermath. Now she shares practical, research-based advice that helps parents: -gain a deeper understanding of what their children are experiencing -develop emotionally intelligent parenting strategies with the critical combination of boundless love and appropriate limits on behavior -reduce conflict with a former spouse and protect children from conflict's damaging effects -learn what recent brain research reveals about stress and children's developing capabilities Filled with the voices and drawings of children and the stories of families, Putting Children First delivers a positive vision for a future of hope and healing.

Author : Jonathan G. Silin,Carol Lippman
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807743249

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Putting the Children First by Jonathan G. Silin,Carol Lippman Pdf

Putting the Children First chronicles the educational struggle that took place in the city of Newark amidst years of political upheaval and economic neglect. It is a story of inspiration and hope as we come to understand what happened when educators, parents, and community members pulled together to turn education around in one of the most historically troubled cities in America. This volume tells the remarkable story of Project New Beginnings, a 7-year collaboration between the Newark Public Schools and Bank Street College to restructure early childhood education. Reporting from the front lines of urban schools, this important volume: gives voice to the variety of people involved in effective school reform-- teachers, principals, staff developers, superintendents, and foundation executives; illustrates how one school-change project kept its focus on the needs of individual teachers and classrooms while negotiating the many demands in contemporary urban schools; and confronts the difficult constraints and many hurdles the Project overcame to emerge as a model for school-university collaboration.

Author : Jann Blackstone,David Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1610023803

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Co-Parenting Through Separation and Divorce by Jann Blackstone,David Hill Pdf

As you face one of life's most difficult transitions, divorce and child custody mediator Dr. Blackstone and pediatrician Dr. Hill offer step-by-step guidance on how to put your children first. This road map covers communicating the news in a developmentally appropriate way, helping children cope and preventing the effects of toxic stress, shared custody and parenting plans, confronting bad-mouthing and other challenges to positive co-parenting, handling concerns about safety or abuse, remarriage and blending families, co-parenting for the long haul, through the teen years and beyond, and more, with the goal of healthy, happy kids informing every step along the way

Author : Penelope Leach
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780307803375

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Children First by Penelope Leach Pdf

From the bestselling author of the classic Your Baby & Child comes "a book full of wisdom...written by one of the world's leading nurturers of parents (T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.). • "A call for a revolution." —The New York Times Magazine The child psychologist whose book Your Baby & Child has provided indispensable advice to a new generation of parents now offers a groundbreaking book which suggests that even the best parenting may not be enough in a society that is hostile to children. Leach shows how our laws, employment polices, and culture end up depriving children of their parents. The child psychologist whose book Your Baby & Child has provided indispensable advice to a new generation of parents now offers a groundbreaking book which suggests that even the best parenting may not be enough in a society that is hostile to children. Leach shows how our laws, employment polices, and culture end up depriving children of their parents.

Author : Robert E. Emery Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-31
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781101157015

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The Truth About Children and Divorce by Robert E. Emery Ph.D. Pdf

Nationally recognized expert Robert Emery applies his twenty-five years of experience as a researcher, therapist, and mediator to offer parents a new road map to divorce. Dr. Emery shows how our powerful emotions and the way we handle them shape how we divorce—and whether our children suffer or thrive in the long run. His message is hopeful, yet realistic—divorce is invariably painful, but parents can help promote their children’s resilience. With compassion and authority, Dr. Emery explains: • Why it is so hard to really make divorce work • How anger and fighting can keep people from really separating • Why legal matters should be one of the last tasks • Why parental love—and limit setting—can be the best “therapy” for kids • How to talk to children, create workable parenting schedules, and more

Author : Keetie Roelen,Richard Morgan,Yisak Tafere
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Child welfare
ISBN : 3838273176

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Putting Children First by Keetie Roelen,Richard Morgan,Yisak Tafere Pdf

This edited volume contributes to the policy initiatives aiming to reduce child poverty and academic understanding of child poverty and its solutions. It challenges existing narratives around child poverty, exploring alternative understandings of its complexities and dynamics and examining policy options that work to reduce child poverty.

Author : Jeremy Kossen,Mark Baer,Karen Bonnell,Amanda Singer,Jennifer Segura,Belinda Zylberman,Maida Farrar,Nicola Beer,Kristine Clay,Cherie Morris,Sara Freed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692676929

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Putting Kids First in Divorce by Jeremy Kossen,Mark Baer,Karen Bonnell,Amanda Singer,Jennifer Segura,Belinda Zylberman,Maida Farrar,Nicola Beer,Kristine Clay,Cherie Morris,Sara Freed Pdf

Going through a divorce is never easy. Tension can be high, and too often, the adversarial family court system only escalates the conflict. Sadly, children can become collateral damage. Fortunately - as in life - in divorce, you have choices. You don't need to go down the traditional path of hiring a divorce attorney and battling it out in court. Instead, you can choose cooperation over conflict, and put your children first! Putting Kids First in Divorce, brings together eleven leading divorce, co-parenting, and relationship professionals, who share their insights and perspectives on communication, conflict resolution, and supporting children through a transition. You'll learn about alternatives to litigation such as collaborative law, mediation and divorce coaching - which are far less adversarial and more economical than family court. In an easy-to-read interview-style format, Putting Kids First in Divorce, will enlighten, empower and inspire you. Filled with wisdom from leading experts, you'll learn everything from creating a cooperative child-centric separation to resolving conflict; approaching divorce with mindfulness to raising resilient children; communicating with your ex to co-parenting with compassion. Equipped with the knowledge you will acquire in this book, our hope is that you see divorce does not have to be a battlefield, but an opportunity for growth where you can create an environment to ensure your children thrive! As Karen Bonnell, a co-contributor to the book is fond of saying, "When it comes to a child's sense of family, what divorce breaks apart, solid co-parenting rebuilds." Putting Kids First in Divorce is comprised of ten value-packed chapters featuring content and interviews with high-integrity divorce professionals, unified by a common theme: putting the needs of children first through cooperative processes. The topics covered include: � Choose Cooperation Over Combat by Jeremy S. Kossen & Mark B. Baer, Esq. � Stay Out of Court! Choose Mediation or Collaborative Divorce Over Litigation by Mark B. Baer & Jeremy S. Kossen � For Kids, What Divorce Breaks Apart, Strong Co-Parenting Rebuilds by Karen Bonnell, ARNP, MS � Using Mediation to Build a Happy Blended Family by Amanda D. Singer, Esq., MDR, CDFA(tm) & Jennifer M. Segura, JD, CDFA(tm) � Approaching Divorce With Mindfulness And Compassion by Belinda N. Zylberman � How to Establish Boundaries and Promote Healthy Communication by Maida V. Farrar, Esq., CDC � The Road to Resiliency: How to Raise Resilient Children Through a Family Transition by Kristine Clay, MA � How to Work on Your Marriage When It No Longer Works by Sara Freed � How to Help Your Teen Survive and Thrive After Divorce by Nicola Beer � Guilt-Free Parenting in Divorce by Cherie D. Morris

Author : Benjamin Heldfond,Nikki DeBartolo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1631779974

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Our Happy Divorce by Benjamin Heldfond,Nikki DeBartolo Pdf

"From weeknight dinners and homework sessions with their son to Christmas card photos and vacations, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond have created a tight-knit, enviable family. They work and play well together, from the smallest daily tasks to the biggest life eventsƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"and it only took a divorce to get them there. Though their marriage has been over for nearly a decade, they still share a happy life with each other and their son Asher, along with their new amazing spouses and children. Ben and Nikki had hoped their wedding would start their happily ever afterƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"but seven years, one child, and countless financial and familial entanglements later, their I do-s had turned into We can't-s. Armed with their fierce love for their son and a desire to give him the best, they realized they needed to find an alternative to the seemingly inevitable toxic divorce that loomed over their lives.

Author : Gill Paul
Publisher : Avon Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 000827150X

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Women and Children First by Gill Paul Pdf

"It is 1912. Against all odds, the Titanic is sinking. As desperate hands emerge from the icy water, a few lucky row boats float in the darkness. On the boats are four survivors. Reg, a handsome young steward working in the first-class dining room; Annie, an Irishwoman travelling to America with her children; Juliet, a titled English lady who is pregnant and unmarried, and George, a troubled American millionaire. In the wake of the tragedy, each of these people must try to rebuild their lives. But how can life ever be the same again when you've heard over a thousand people dying in the water around you?"--Page [4] of cover.

Author : Helen M. Alvaré
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781316819555

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Putting Children's Interests First in US Family Law and Policy by Helen M. Alvaré Pdf

The well-being of children should be a social priority, and should consider the family circumstances into which children are born. Putting Children's Interests First in US Family Law and Policy: With Power Comes Responsibility details the rise of a federal policy of 'sexual expressionism', which prioritizes adults' interests over children's welfare. It describes the costs to children in the areas of family structure and stability, and the federal programs attempting to ameliorate the situation of non-marital children. Offering a detailed empirical and ethical critique both of 'sexual expressionism' and of the related federal programs, this study will be of interest to scholars and activists supporting children, women and the poor.

Author : Robert E. Emery Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780698404243

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Two Homes, One Childhood by Robert E. Emery Ph.D. Pdf

A paradigm-shifting model of parenting children in two homes from an internationally recognized expert. A researcher, therapist, and mediator, Robert Emery, Ph.D., details a new approach to sharing custody with children in two homes. Huge numbers of children are affected by separation, divorce, cohabitation breakups, and childbearing outside of marriage. These children have two homes. But their parents have only one chance to protect their childhood. Building on his 2004 book The Truth About Children and Divorce and a strong evidence base, including his own research, Emery explains that a parenting plan that lasts a lifetime is one that grows and changes along with children’s—and families’—developing needs. Parents can and should work together to renegotiate schedules to best meet the changing needs of children from infancy through young adult life. Divided into chapters that address the specific needs of children as they grow up, Emery: • Introduces his Hierarchy of Children’s Needs in Divorce • Provides specific advice for successful parenting, starting with infancy and reaching into emerging adulthood • Advocates for joint custody but notes that children do not count minutes and neither should parents • Highlights that there is only one “side” for parents to take in divorce: the children’s side Himself the father of five children, one from his first marriage, Emery brings a rare combination of personal and professional insight and guidance for every parent raising a child in two homes.

Author : Christina McGhee
Publisher : Random House
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781446458808

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Parenting Apart by Christina McGhee Pdf

When a marriage ends, the most important thing divorcing parents can do is to help their children through this difficult transition and remain united as parents even if they are no longer united as a couple. In Parenting Apart divorce coach Christina McGhee offers practical advice on how to help children adjust and thrive during and after separation and divorce. She looks at all the different issues parents may face with their children of different ages, offering immediate solutions to the most critical parenting problems divorce brings, including: ·When to tell your children about the divorce and what to say ·How to create a loving, secure home if your child doesn't live with you full time ·What to do if your child is angry or sad ·How to manage the legal system, including information on family law and issues of custody ·How to deal with a difficult ex This is an invaluable resource that offers parents quick access to the information you most need at a time when you need it most.

Author : Sandra Blakeslee
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03-12
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781401397616

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What About the Kids? by Sandra Blakeslee Pdf

The groundbreaking handbook that helps parents guide their children through divorce and co-parenting -- including the introduction of step-parents -- 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 in What About the Kids? -- the first comprehensive guide to easing the impact of divorce on your children -- 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 the 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

Author : Ajay Chaudry
Publisher : Russell Sage Foundation
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610441193

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Putting Children First by Ajay Chaudry Pdf

In the five years following the passage of federal welfare reform law, the labor force participation of low-income, single mothers with young children climbed by more than 25 percent. With significantly more hours spent outside the home, single working mothers face a serious childcare crunch—how can they provide quality care for their children? In Putting Children First, Ajay Chaudry follows 42 low-income families in New York City over three years to illuminate the plight of these mothers and the ways in which they respond to the difficult challenge of providing for their children’s material and developmental needs with limited resources. Using the words of the women themselves, Chaudry tells a startling story. Scarce subsidies, complicated bureaucracies, inflexible work schedules, and limited choices force families to piece together care arrangements that are often unstable, unreliable, inconvenient, and of limited quality. Because their wages are so low, these women are forced to rely on inexpensive caregivers who are often under-qualified to serve the developmental needs of their children. Even when these mothers find good, affordable care, it rarely lasts long because their volatile employment situations throw their needs into constant flux. The average woman in Chaudry’s sample had to find five different primary caregivers in her child’s first four years, while over a quarter of them needed seven or more in that time. This book lets single, low-income mothers describe the childcare arrangements they desire and the ways that options available to them fail to meet even their most basic needs. As Chaudry tracks these women through erratic childcare spells, he reveals the strategies they employ, the tremendous costs they incur and the anxiety they face when trying to ensure that their children are given proper care. Honest, powerful, and alarming, Putting Children First gives a fresh perspective on work and family for the disadvantaged. It infuses a human voice into the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of welfare reform, showing the flaws of a social policy based solely on personal responsibility without concurrent societal responsibility, and suggesting a better path for the future.

Author : Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0117082457

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Putting Your Children First by Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Pdf