How to be a good divorced dad : being the best parent you can be before, during, and after the break-up
(2012)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
306.892/LEVING,J

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 306.892/LEVING,J Available

Details

PUBLISHED
San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2012]
©2012
EDITION
First edition
DESCRIPTION

ix, 180 pages ; 23 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9781118114100, 1118114108 :, 1118114108, 9781118114100
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Introduction -- The obstacles: Identify the factors that can drive a wedge between you and your children -- The difference between good dads and struggling fathers -- The impact of divorce on children: The knowledge you need, the actions you should take -- Romance: Use your head when it comes to your heart -- Money issues: Hw to manage changing and challenging financial situations -- When there's a new man in your children's life: How to avoid being replaced -- Therapy isn't for women only: Dealing with your issues so you can have a better relationship with your kids -- Legal remedies: How the courts can help you and your kids -- Going forward: How to maintain and strengthen connections with your kids -- Developing trends and changes that still need to be made

Father's rights expert Jeffrey M. Leving presents a how-to resource for divorced dads of any age, background, and marriage history. Leving offers targeted guidance and suggests techniques for staying connected with children and dealing with ex-wives during the divorce and afterwards. This upbeat book offers good news for divorced dads and counters many of the myths that paint divorcing fathers as alienated, irresponsible, or absent. Includes advice for overcoming limited access to children with cooperative responses and legal remedies if necessary. Reveals how to avoid depression and feelings of guilt that can cause a divorced dad to give up and lose connection with his kids. Offers ideas for responding to an ex-wife's remarriage, moving, unfounded accusations, and other common issues. Contains guidance for engaging in new relationships and possibly remarriage. Offers dozens of real life examples of dads who have discovered the importance of staying involved in their children's lives