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How to be a good divorced dad : being the best parent you can be before, during and after the break-up  Cover Image Book Book

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

Leving, Jeffery. (Author).

Summary: "Positive advice for divorced dads and their families. The 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"--

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  • ISBN: 9781118114100 (trade pbk.)
  • Physical Description: print
    ix, 180 p. ; 23 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2012.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: 1. The Obstacles: Identify the Factors That Can Drive a Wedge Between You and Your Children -- 2. The Difference Between Good Dads and Struggling Fathers -- 3. The Impact of Divorce on Children: the Knowledge You Need, the Actions You Should Take -- 4. Romance: Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Heart -- 5. Money Issues: How to Manage Changing and Challenging Financial Situations -- 6. When There's a New Man in Your Children's Life: How to Avoid Being Replaced -- 7. Therapy Isn't for Women Only: Dealing with Your Issues So You Can Have a Better Relationship with Your Kids -- 8. Legal Remedies: How the Courts Can Help You and Your Kids -- 9. Going Forward: How to Maintain and Strengthen Connections with Your Kids -- 10. Developing Trends and Changes That Still Need to Be Made.
Subject: Divorced fathers
Parenting

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  • 1 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Castlegar Public Library 306.892 LEV (Text) 35146001768845 Non-Fiction Not holdable Lost 2021-04-14
Vanderhoof Public Library 306.89 LEV (Text) 35193000261810 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -

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