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‘Parental alienation’: What it means and why it matters

Jennifer Harman, Colorado State University Parental alienation – defined as when one parent’s relationship with his or her child is harmed by the other parent – can have devastating consequences. Many legal professionals and psychologists have known about parental alienation for decades. But for political and personal reasons, there are others who deny that such […]

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11 Questions To Ask Alienated Children

All Articles, Education, Parenting

Parental alienation is a form of child abuse that deeply affects the emotional well-being of children. As a parent, it’s crucial to recognize the harmful effects of parental alienation and provide support for your kids. Impact of Parental Alienation Parental alienation meets standard, generally accepted criteria for child abuse. It inflicts significant psychological harm on

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Parental Alienation is Child Abuse

Education, Kiddos First, Parenting

Sadly, parental alienation deeply touches the hearts of too many parents. It’s a reality we can’t overlook or underestimate. In the world of child maltreatment, parental alienation meets the standard, universally accepted criteria for child abuse. In 2024, this understanding is firmly grounded in science and compassion. Yet, despite this understanding, there are still those

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Co-Parenting with a Serial Liar

All Articles, Ex Drama, Parenting

In the challenging journey of single dad life, one of the most daunting hurdles I’ve faced is co-parenting with a toxic, narcissistic mother – a serial liar. It’s a situation where you must trust them with the basic needs of your kiddos, like feeding, clothing, and housing, but beyond that, trust crumbles like a house

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My Ex Bad Mouths Me in Front of Our Child

All Articles, Ex Drama, Parenting

Divorce or separation is a challenging journey for anyone, and when children are involved, the complexities increase tenfold. As a single father, I’ve faced my fair share of trials and tribulations, but one issue that continues to haunt me is the fact that my ex-spouse often bad-mouths me in front of our child. It’s a

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Co-Parenting Nightmare: My Ex Keeps Introducing Her Lovers to My Child

All Articles, Ex Drama, Parenting

Navigating the labyrinth of co-parenting as a single father is a journey fraught with challenges, but one issue that strikes a particularly painful chord is when your ex-partner consistently introduces her romantic partners to your child. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the heart-wrenching experience of coping with this unsettling situation, exploring its profound

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