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Complicated Emotions such as Guilt, Shame and Regret May Effect Divorce
Guilt, shame and regret are common emotions that are experienced during the divorce process. Regardless of the circumstances of the divorce, both husbands and wives are likely to experience various amounts of these emotions. Anne Wietzker, Ann Buysse, Tom Loeys … Continue reading
Posted in Coparenting, Legal issues Tagged alternative dispute resolution, legal processes, mediation, negative emotions, negotiation
What is a “good divorce”?
A paper written by Norval Glenn and issued by the Institute for American values includes an interesting discussion and findings regarding the effects of a “good” divorce on children. I think the most interesting aspect of this study is the … Continue reading
Australian Divorce Rate over the past 100 years
I was struck by the parallel pattern of the US divorce rate and Australian divorce rate over the past 100 years. In both countries the rate was increasing slightly before World War II (1940-45), then increases sharply for a few … Continue reading
Posted in Demographics Tagged Austraila, divorce rate, divorce statistics, United States
Genes matter less for children of divorce
Scientists have long known that development is a combination of genes and the environment. There is growing evidence that the nature of the environment allows or prevents genes from guiding development. Sylvan Robbers and colleagues recently published a study that … Continue reading
Jeremy Kanter Contributed Summary of Book, For Better
Jeremy Kanter identified a book by Tara Parker-Pope, titled, For better: The science of a good marriage, as a useful resource for couples that provides useful activities and insights for couples to use in strengthening their marriage. See his summary … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage Tagged marriage enrichment, prevention, relationship education, Tara Parker-Pope
Parenting Strategies that Positively Effect Children of Divorce
A recent review of the effects of divorce on children includes an extensive discussion of parenting strategies that can have a positive effect on children who face the challenges produced by divorcing parents. Lauren Woodward Tolle and William T. O’Donohue, … Continue reading
Posted in Coparenting, Effects of Divorce on Children Tagged effects of divorce, parenting