Summer with Dad: headache for Mom?

Article Abstract:

Mothers can ease their children's worries about leaving Mom for a summer break with Dad by discussing the vacation beforehand. By assuring the youngsters that they need not worry about her, both she and the children will not feel guilty and even enjoy the time apart.

Analysis, Separation anxiety, Separation anxiety (Child psychology)

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Elementary years

Article Abstract:

School children of divorced parents often object to staying with their father over the summer or on weekends simply because they are uncomfortable with leaving home. Parents should be firm and not let the children influence their decisions.

Management, Joint custody of children, Joint child custody

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Growing up, staying close

Article Abstract:

Mothers can remain close to their children as they grow older by talking about themselves, treating their children with respect and discussing how they felt when they were their children's age.

Methods, Mother and child, Mother-child relations, Attachment (Psychology), Bonding (Psychology)

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