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Introduction

Favaro is a clinical psychologist and New York State custody evaluator and mediator who has managed more than 6,000 high-conflict custody cases
Favaro was a frequent guest expert on ?The Montel Williams Show? appeared on and other TV and radio programs

Description

Make your divorce a more peaceful, healthy, and less-stressful experience for your children.

No matter how much you and your ex love your children, they will still find themselves between two warring factions fighting over custody, visitation, and money. Author Peter J. Favaro, Ph.D., has seen literally thousands of cases just like yours, and he knows how to transform an ugly, high-conflict divorce into a smarter, more civilized process for the sake of your children. The ?smart? part of >Smart Parenting During and After a Divorce is all about trading the momentary relief of venting anger and frustration at your spouse for the benefit of raising healthier, happier, less-stressed children.

This essential guide will teach you to:

De-escalate and defuse any conflict
Talk to your kids about divorce and address the special needs of all age groups from infants to teens
Remain a positive role model to your kids
Keep both parents active in your children's lives
Establish fair visitation schedules and, when necessary, learn the art of compromise
Identify and deal with the common problems children of divorce experience: academic issues, discipline problems, rebellion, and anger toward parents

Plus: An indispensable appendix of resources, organizations, and websites that specialize in helping divorcing parents like you keep the peace.

Author Biography

Peter J. Favaro, Ph.D., is a psychologist and executive director of Smart Parenting: The Family Center, which provides court services to high-conflict individuals and families. He has handled more than six thousand custody cases in the state of New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Part 1: Understanding Your Conflict
Part 2: Navigating the Court System
Part 3: Parenting for Different Ages
Part 4: Co-Parenting Successfully
Part 5: Making Visitation Schedules Work
Part 6: Dealing with a Difficult Ex
Part 7: Moving On
Index

Reviews

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