Publications - Divorce

After divorce, shared parenting is best for children's health and development, by Richard A. Warshak, PhD, Stat News, May 26 2017.

“We now have more than 50 studies of joint physical custody. Using different methods, and examining families in the United States and abroad, the results are encouraging: children who spend at least 35 percent time with each parent, rather than live with one and visit the other, have better relationships with their fathers and mothers and do better academically, socially, and psychologically. ”

4 Expert Tips on Emotionally Preparing for Divorce, by Jill P. Weber, Ph.D, Psychology Today , Aug 4 2016.

“Many people I talk to want to know how to best manage the psychology of divorce. This article talks about some ways to do just that. ”

Two Homes: One Childhood, by Robert E. Emery, PhD, Aug 2016.

Emotional Coping and Divorce, by Mark Dombeck, PhD, MentalHelp.net , Jan 4 2016.

“There are really two sides to the divorce process; the human emotional side and the formal legal side. Different coping strategies and skills are appropriate to address each of these aspects of divorce. ”

Getting Through Divorce: Healthy Ways to Handle it and Move On, by Hart, Rachel, Jul 28 2015.

Divorcees 'have more heart attacks', by James Gallagher, BBC , Apr 15 2015.

“Divorcees are more likely to have a heart attack than their peers who stay married, US research suggests. An analysis of 15,827 people showed women were worst affected, and barely reduced the risk if they remarried. The study, published in the journal Circulation, argued that chronic stress, linked to divorce, had a long-term impact on the body. ”

How to Talk to Your Kids about Your Divorce: Healthy, Effective Communication Techniques for Your Changing Family, by Samantha Rodman, 2015.

Divorce: The Ultimate Teen Guide, by Kathlyn Gay, Sep 16 2014.

Everything we think we know about being the child of divorce is wrong, by Danielle Teller, M.D. and Astro Teller, Jul 31 2014.

“It is common knowledge that research studies have demonstrated the harmful effects of divorce on children. Surprisingly, that common knowledge turns out not to be supported by evidence. Although proponents of marriage would like us to believe that kids with divorced parents have more emotional, academic and psychological problems than they would have had if their parents had stayed together, no credible data exist to back up those claims. ”

Persistent Sleep Problems after Divorce Need Attention, by Rick Nauert, Ph.D, Psych Central , Jul 18 2014.

“University of Arizona researchers have discovered that prolonged sleep problems after a divorce may be associated with hypertension. Experts cite a growing body of research that links divorce to significant negative health effects and even early death, yet few studies have looked at why that connection may exist. ”

Divorce Can Impact Children's Weight, by Lauren Gaines, Parenting Magazine , Jul 1 2014.

“Parents often worry about their children's emotional well-being when going through a divorce, but new research suggests they should be concerned for their physical health, too. A study published in the online journal BMJ Open found that children of divorced parents were more likely to be overweight or obese. ”

Divorce: How to Overcome Depression After Separation and Divorce (Overcoming Depression and Getting Over Divorce), by Nichols, Emily, May 11 2014.

Divorce Is Not The End But A New Beginning: A Step-by-Step Divorce Guide to Help You Deal With Your Feelings and Move On, by Foster, Kate, Jan 3 2013.

D Is for Divorce: Sesame Street Tackles Another Touchy Topic, by Jessica Bennett and Tumblr Storyboard, Time , Dec 10 2012.

“In early 1992, a census report predicted that 40% of children would soon live in divorced homes. As one of the most famous children's-television programs in the world, Sesame Street was determined to take on a topic most kids shows wouldn't touch. They cast Snuffy, a.k.a. Mr. Snuffleupagus, for the part of a child with divorced parents. With a team of its best writers, researchers and producers, a segment was scripted and shot. It went through a half-dozen revisions, with input from the foremost researchers in the field. And on a typical sunny afternoon on Sesame Street, the furry, red elephantine Muppet prepared to drop the bomb on his loyal preschool viewers. ”

Divorced But Still My Parents, by Shirley Thomas, 2011.