Description: A long-overdue guide to assist parents in minimizing the damage to their children before, during and after divorce. What makes this book different and invaluable is that the uncompromising authors refuse to sugar-coat their detailed, practical advice. They present their material with authority, and wisdom. * what adults can expect from a custody battle * what emotions arise in themselves and their children * how to answer their childrens questions * how and why to put the childs needs first * with blueprint mapping out a childs needs for emotional health and well-being * need for extra vigilance toward children during times of adult transition * how to soften the custody battle * the hidden needs of children * dealing with uncooperative spouse
Brief description: Nadir Baksh, Psy. D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in family, clinical and forensic psychology since 1984. Laurie Elizabeth Murphy, R.N., Ph.D. is a registered nurse counselor who works with children and adults in issues concerning family and relationships. Each has been practicing in these fields for over 23 years. They are also the authors of In the Best Interest of the Child: A Manual for Divorcing Parents (2007), and You Don't Know Anything...!: A Manual for Parenting Your Teenagers (2008), both from Hohm Press.