Margaret ""Pegi"" Price is a family lawyer who specializes in divorces involving special needs children. She is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and a member of AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts) and the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). She is also the author of ......
This book explores the impact of divorce on adolescents and young adults, drawing on anecdotes from the authors' own medical and law practices to illustrate how parents' decision-making can powerfully impact their children's well-being before, during, and after a divorce -- even into adulthood.
For many children and teens daily Internet use is the norm - but where should we draw the line when it comes to digital media usage? This handy book lays out the essential information needed to understand and prevent excessive Internet use that negatively impacts behaviour, education, family life, and even physical health. ......
Mothering Challenging Adult Children through Conflict and Commitment
Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for the mothers who are confronted with the unexpected, burdensome, and even catastrophic dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment.Through real stories of mothers and their challenging adult children, this book offers readable, ......
Mothering Challenging Adult Children Through Conflict and Change
A much-needed perspective on how to mother difficult adult children while balancing one's own needs. Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpected, burdensome, and even catastrophic dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment. ......
Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. Different Dads is a collection of personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a ......
Through the words of parents, siblings, and family members this book assists readers through the complex journey of a pregnancy following loss. With practical advice on self-advocacy, expectant parents gain insights to help them to work with health care professionals, mental health professionals, and their own families, friends and coworkers.
A Guide for Parents of Young Children with Autism, Intellectual Disabili
This book provides step-by-step advice to parents of children who are developing differently, helping to build a relationship with their child, encouraging positive behaviours, and minimising negative behaviours, based on the principles of behavioural learning.
