Family Reunion

Father-Baby Bonds Are More Profound Than We Realize, Say Researchers

Fatherhood /

By Jamie Kennedy – Romper 03/03/2020 “…  It might surprise you, then, to hear that in a study of around 800 families, researchers found oxytocin levels in new mothers and new fathers were identical. This was true in immediate and longitudinal findings. …” Read the entire article: https://www.romper.com/p/father-baby-bonds-are-more-profound-than-we-realize-say-researchers-22581446

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House weighs adopting presumption of equal time in child custody

Child Custody /

By Leavenworth Times 03/09/2020 “… She said the Kansas Legislature could use her experience as a reference point to support passage of a bill creating a presumption that equal parenting time was in best interests of all children unless a court found clear and convincing evidence to the contrary. …” Read the entire article: https://www.leavenworthtimes.com/news/20200309/house-weighs-adopting-presumption-of-equal-time-in-child-custody/1

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Ex-etiquette: Co-parenting should always be your goal

Parenting /

By Jann Blackstone – Momaha.com 02/29/2020 “… Co-parents support their child’s time with the other parent because they know it’s in the best interest of their child. (Ex-etiquette rule# 1, “Put the children first.”) Children have the right to have both of their parents in their lives. …” Read the entire article: https://www.omaha.com/momaha/ex-etiquette-co-parenting-should-always-be-your-goal/article_177bd4de-5b23-5883-a037-ba7654150ad0.html

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ASU psychology research leads to international conversation about custody laws

Child Custody /

By ASU Now 03/02/2020 “… Determining custody arrangements after divorce can be one of the most important decisions made about a child. Arizona’s child custody law is the first of its kind in the United States to abolish the traditional idea of “visitation” and replace it with a presumption of equal parenting time. …” Read

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Alienated Fathers and Children: A New Site Facilitates Reconnecting

News Articles /

By Ivy Blonwyn – Psych Central 02/25/2020 “… Anton is the founder of a site titled Where Are You Dad? The concept is simple. Alienated fathers upload their picture or a video, their contact information and a short loving message to their alienated children. Their children can do the same. …” Read the entire article: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/full-heart/2020/02/alienated-fathers-and-children-a-new-site-facilitates-reconnecting/

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Fatherless America – How Fewer Fathers Hurts America’s Youth

Fatherhood /

By Andrew Karpisz – The Good Men Project 02/21/2020 “… This may be because fathers are inundated with subtle messages, telling them they are unnecessary, have little impact in their kid’s lives, or even pose a threat. Sitcoms and pop culture portray dads as uninvolved, incompetent, and unimportant parents. The message has always been that,

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Mothers Are Not Innately Better Parents. Tell That to the Divorce Court.

Divorce / Separation /

By Dr. Richard A. Warshak – Yahoo 02/26/2020 “… A growing awareness that children do best with two parents, whether parents are living together or separated, has led to a trend toward shared parenting among divorced parents. …” Read the entire article: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mothers-not-innately-better-parents-184252914.html

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