In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau reported 10.9 million kids living in single-parent homes in the United States. When parents are not together in the same home, it introduces the importance of a proper co-parenting relationship. Unfortunately, not every parent is...
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Year: 2023
How to protect your mental health in light of parental alienation
Parental alienation can not only impact your child’s mental, emotional, and psychological well-being, as well as damage your relationship with your child, but it can also leave you feeling hopeless. Many parents who have been subjected to parental alienation find...
How parental alienation can affect child custody decisions
In the complex landscape of child custody battles, many factors can affect the final decision. One that weighs particularly heavily is the phenomenon known as parental alienation. Parental alienation occurs when one parent undermines the child's relationship with the...
Errors to avoid when dealing with alienated children
Parental alienation is when one parent attempts to damage or sever the relationship between a child and the other parent. They may do this through emotional manipulation, false accusations, lies and slander. Children exposed to it often develop a negative attitude...
How can you care for a child affected by parental alienation?
Parental alienation is when one parent influences his or her child to reject or harbor hostility toward the other parent. Typically, parental alienation involves psychological manipulation that can lead to the deterioration of the child's relationship with the...
Understanding and addressing parental alienation syndrome
Parental alienation syndrome occurs when one parent systematically influences a child to reject the other parent. This phenomenon may arise in the context of a high-conflict divorce or separation. Understanding the signs of parental alienation can help protect your...
Can a summer abroad lead to international child abduction?
Summer vacations are a time for families to bond and create lasting memories. Many parents plan trips abroad to expose their children to new cultures and experiences. However, when one parent takes a child abroad without the other parent's consent, it can raise...
6 steps for dealing with false substance abuse accusations
Going through a divorce is challenging for all parties involved, and it becomes even more complicated when false accusations, such as substance abuse, come into play. These allegations can significantly impact child custody proceedings and damage your reputation....
What to do when you’re accused of child abuse during a custody battle
In custody battles, emotions run high and accusations can sometimes take a dark turn. It is disheartening to note that, according to a report by the American Psychological Association, false allegations of child abuse arise in about 10% of custody cases. Finding...
Maternal gatekeeping from a divorced father’s perspective
In many families, mothers typically assume the role of main caregivers. They are often in charge of managing various affairs of their children's lives. However, this role can sometimes extend to maternal gatekeeping, which can influence the relationship between...