Family Reunion

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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Factors That Influence The Length Of Divorce Mediation

by Bryan L. Salamone, Esq. July 15, 2021 “…Divorce mediation is frequently used as a way to shorten the length of the divorce process, especially when compared to divorce litigation. However, there are still some factors that could make the mediation process itself take shorter or longer….” Read the entire article: https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/divorce/factors-that-influence-the-length-of-divorce-mediation-68657

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Local divorce mentor on how to have the divorce talk with kids

Athenkosi Mndende Jun 29, 2021 “…Parents and children need to understand that although “children’s voices are always heard in a proper divorce process where they are free to express their wishes and preferences, where they live ultimately remains the decision of the parents….” Read the entire article: https://www.news24.com/parent/family/relationships/local-divorce-mentor-on-how-to-have-the-divorce-talk-with-kids-20210629

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Your Child Tax Credit Payment Just Arrived. Are You Sure You Want It?

The Wall Street Journal, July 15, 2021 “…The IRS has sent letters notifying recipients of their prepayments, and its website has many more details. The prepayments are based on the latest tax return processed—usually 2020, but sometimes 2019. So if a family’s 2021 income is different, the prepayments could be too high or low….” Read the

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10 Divorce Books for Kids to Help Them Make Sense of What’s Happening and Deal with Big Feelings

By Emma Singer July 5, 2021 “…Books about divorce can “help bridge the gap with teaching children coping skills for managing big feelings,” says Dr. Forshee. (Note: This is especially helpful when emotions are running high for the grown-ups and they could use a helping hand in the parenting department.)…” Read the entire article: https://www.purewow.com/books/divorce-books-for-kids

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