News Articles

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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