Author:
Cohen George J.,Weitzman Carol C.,Yogman Michael,Gambon Thresia B.,Lavin Arthur,Mattson Gerri,Rafferty Jason Richard,Wissow Lawrence Sagin,Blum Nathan J.,Macias Michelle M.,Bauer Nerissa S.,Bridgemohan Carolyn,Goldson Edward,McGuinn Laura J., ,
Abstract
For the past several years in the United States, there have been more than 800 000 divorces and parent separations annually, with over 1 million children affected. Children and their parents can experience emotional trauma before, during, and after a separation or divorce. Pediatricians can be aware of their patients’ behavior and parental attitudes and behaviors that may indicate family dysfunction and that can indicate need for intervention. Age-appropriate explanation and counseling for the child and advice and guidance for the parents, as well as recommendation of reading material, may help reduce the potential negative effects of divorce. Often, referral to professionals with expertise in the social, emotional, and legal aspects of the separation and its aftermath may be helpful for these families.
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Cited by
28 articles.
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