Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies to Help Kids

Author: Dr. Joan Pedro-Carroll

Writing this book is an extension of my previous goal of reaching more children and families. I wrote it for parents, grandparents, loving family members and friends, teachers, judges, lawyers, mediators, mental health professionals, and others who make a difference in children's lives. I wrote it for you, and ultimately, for the children you care about. These are my three main goals: 1. To empower you—especially if you are a parent—to hear what children feel but often cannot or will not say, and to gain insight into the lasting impact of divorce and the challenges of remarriage and stepfamily relationships. 2. To help you—especially if you are a parent—understand the many ways you can minimize the damage caused by your divorce and guide your children to be as strong and resilient as possible. These strategies are sound, practical, and based on extensive research and my experience working with thousands of children and families. 3. To give you understanding, empathy, and hope; so that you can turn adversity into an opportunity for healing, positive change, and new beginnings.