News Articles - Shared Parenting
Bill allowing joint custody after divorce clears Japan’s Lower House
By The Japan Times, 04/16/2024 “…Under the current Civil Code, only one parent can take custody of a child after a divorce. But with the introduction of joint custody, parents will be able to decide, through a mutual agreement, whether to share custody or not…” Read the entire article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/society/lower-house-joint-custody/
Successful co-parenting tips: ‘The children always come first’
By The National News, 02/05/2024 “…Co-parenting is no different. In fact, when parents are no longer together, it becomes more important than ever to share responsibilities and decisions, and keep lines of communication open, especially factoring in the challenges a divorce or separation can bring…” Read the entire article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/home-garden/2024/02/06/co-parenting-expert-and-parent-tips/
Curt Smith: After divorce, shared parenting is key to happy kids
By IBJ, 12/08/2023 “…Divorce hurts everyone, but especially children. That’s why a pro-family coalition is coming together to pursue significant child custody reforms, known as shared parenting, that will encourage greater parental involvement and help mitigate harm to children…” Read the entire article: https://www.ibj.com/articles/curt-smith-after-divorce-shared-parenting-is-key-to-happy-kids
Children and Divorce: The 3 Big Questions
By Psychology today, 01/19/2024 “…In the first two years, kids whose parents divorce are more likely than others to experience distress, anger, anxiety, and academic problems and to participate in disruptive behaviors, substance use, and other forms of risk-taking…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/going-beyond-intelligence/202401/children-and-divorce-the-3-big-questions
Shared and Structured Parenting Can Improve Well-Being
By Cara Goodwin, Ph.D., 01/17/2024 “…Specifically, the researchers found that shared parenting was linked to fewer symptoms of parent depression for children of all ages. Shared parenting was also linked to fewer behavioral and emotional problems in children 2 to 5 years (but not older children)…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-translator/202401/parenting-practices-and-mental-health