How to be a good divorced dad
Subtitle: being the best parent you can be before, during and after the break-up
By: Jeffery Leving
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2012
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781118114100
Subjects: Parenting; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Marriage; Divorced fathers
Description: "Positive advice for divorced dads and their familiesThe country's leading authority on father's rights Jeffrey M. Leving presents a definitive 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--and in some cases a new girlfriend or the wife's new boyfriend--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  How to Be a Good Divorced Dad is practical and down-to-earth and offers dozens of real life examples of dads who have discovered the importance of staying involved in their children's lives"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.