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Child Abuse Allegations: Sorting Out Lies Versus Truths

by Alan D. Blotcky, PhD, 08/25/21 “…There are 5 common beliefs that motivate a parent to lodge a false allegation of abuse against the other parent (table). If any of these beliefs are discovered, the allegation of abuse is likely false. Detecting these beliefs in a parent requires careful interviews over several sessions.…” Read the […]

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Who Gets the Frozen Embryos in a Divorce—and Other Issues

by Amy Fontinelle, 09/01/21 “…Deciding how to share or divvy up rights to living and potential living beings can be one of the most emotionally charged issues in a divorce. Here’s an overview of how the legal system tends to handle these choices when spouses can’t agree….” Read the entire article: https://www.investopedia.com/who-gets-the-frozen-embryos-in-a-divorce-and-other-issues-5197047

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Higher Education Institutions Partner in Support of Parenting College Students

Generation Hope, 08/30/21 “…The program is informed by Generation Hope’s 10+ years working directly with teen parents in college, is rooted in its student-centered approach, and builds upon its research on the experiences of parenting college students…” Read the entire article: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/higher-education-institutions-partner-in-support-of-parenting-college-students-301365208.html

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The keys to staying connected to your kids this pandemic school year

by John Duffy, 09/07/21 “…With the disruption of Covid-19, many families are beginning this school year navigating poor connections created over more than a year of pandemic living. The good news is that you have the power to change the dynamic here, and the beginning of the school year is a great place to start.…”

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More dads demand equal custody rights

By Sharon Jayson, June 14, 2021 “…Law firms that champion men’s rights — and particularly those of fathers — are a growing breed across the USA, marketing themselves to men who are increasingly empowered in their role as dads….” Read the entire article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/06/14/fathers-day-divorce-custody-partner-husbands-wives/10225085

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Less Poverty, Less Prison, More College: What Two Parents Mean For Black and White Children

by W. Bradford Wilcox, June 17 2021 “…Today, 37% of black children are living in a home headed by their own two biological parents, 48% are living in a home headed by a single parent, and 4% are living in a stepfamily with one biological parent and one non-biological parent, according to the March 2020 Current

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Helping parents cope with adolescent behavior

by Michael S Jellinek, July 6, 2021 “…This article aims to provide the pediatrician with a framework for understanding adolescent behavior. Psychology is but one lens through which to view adolescent development, but before highlighting this perspective it is important to note some other lenses that have major impact…” Read the entire article: https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/helping-parents-cope-with-adolescent-behavior

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Unhappy Marriages Could Mean Shorter Lives for Men

By Dennis Thompson, June 29, 2021 “…For the study, Lev-Ari and his colleagues recruited nearly 9,000 male Israeli civil servants and city workers, who underwent an extensive appraisal of their health and behavioral patterns. The research team then tracked the health of these men for 32 years.…” Read the entire article: https://www.webmd.com/men/news/20210629/unhappy-marriages-could-mean-shorter-lives-for-men

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Dads Can Make a Big Difference in How Kids Learn About Mental Health

by Cathy Cassata June 24, 2021 “…It has been shown in multiple studies that paternal involvement in a child’s upbringing is a protective factor against future child mental illness,” Dr. Kunmi Sobowale, clinical adviser to Little Otter, a pediatric mental health company, told Healthline.…” Read the entire article: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/dads-can-make-a-big-difference-in-how-kids-learn-about-mental-health

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