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The author will empower you to contain your children's anxiety and feelings of insecurity and to re-establish a measure of equilibrium as effectively as possible. Using loads of case studies from her extensive files, Anne highlights the following: How, when and where to inform your children in an age-appropriate and honest way; Emotional support for you, the parent; Guidance on effective parenting skills to help your children; The how to of active listening, anger management and clear, firm and consistent boundary setting -- all with practical examples; The legal process -- with reference to the New Childrens Act -- which emphasizes the principle of the best interests of the child being of paramount importance; Assistance with compiling co-parenting agreements -- taking in to account the ages and stages of the child, as well as possible limiting factors such as the need for supervised contact; Tips regarding ongoing relationships with extended family and the introduction of new partners; Advice to step parents and parents who were never married before their separation; And much, much more. This title deals with emotionally difficult issues in a clear, anecdotal manner, and has an over-riding theme of positivity. There is a strong message of hope and reconciliation with the emphasis on the power of choice and the importance of mind-set change in order to move on.| By: | Anne Cawood |
| Pages: | 160 |
| Publisher: | Metz Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Isbn: | 1-920268-35-9 |
| Isbn13: | 978-1-920268-35-0 |