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Do you ever cry, dad? : a father's guide to surviving family breakup / by Schecter, I. J.,1971-author.(CARDINAL)480862;
"Divorce and separation are overwhelmingly sad, especially when kids are involved. In Do You Ever Cry, Dad? I.J. Schecter shares his experience, stories from other fathers, and insights from family experts to provide practical and emotional support to dads going through the anguish of a split, and to help them maintain a loving and healthy relationship with those who matter most in their lives: their children. Filled with emotional and practical help, concrete research, and a deep understanding of the pain and processing marital breakup involves, Do You Ever Cry, Dad? aims to help dads get themselves and their kids through one of the hardest changes in their lives. Frank, honest, heartfelt, and compassionate, this book is here for any dad who needs help instilling hope in place of the despair and hurt he may be keeping to himself."--
Subjects: Divorced fathers.; Father and child.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The prodigal father : reuniting fathers and their children : with a special section for mothers / by Bryan, Mark A.(CARDINAL)366859;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-261) and index.Special section for mothers.
Subjects: Absentee fathers.; Divorced fathers.; Fatherhood.; Parenting.; Fatherhood.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Live-away dads : staying a part of your children's lives when they aren't a part of your home / by Klatte, William C.(CARDINAL)652079;
Subjects: Absentee fathers.; Divorced fathers.; Fatherhood.; Father and child.; Fatherhood.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Being a great divorced father : real-life advice from a dad who's been there / by Mandelstein, Paul.(CARDINAL)380084; Mandelstein, Paul.Always dad.;
Your divorced dad's companion : lemons into lemonade -- Making the decision to divorce -- Setting up housekeeping -- Two parents, two homes : how to make shared custody work -- A day in the life -- Settling up : legal and custody issues -- Being the parent you want to be -- Keeping the peace and keeping yourself together -- Friends and lovers -- A second chance : remarriage and blending families.
Subjects: Divorced fathers; Divorce; Father and child;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Weekend visits / by Stice, Carole F.(CARDINAL)383650; Sones, Marva E.;
Subjects: Fiction.; Divorced fathers; Fathers and sons;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Domestic disturbance / by Travolta, John,1954-Actor(DLC)n 84006931; Vaughn, Vince,Actor(DLC)no 99036290; Polo, Teri,1969-Actor(DLC)no2002074560; Becker, HaroldFilm producerFilm directorDirectorProducer(DLC)no 98078641;
Produced by Harold Becker, Donald De Line, Jonathan D. Krane ; screenplay by Lewis Colick ; directed by Harold Becker.Starring: John Travolta, Vince Vaughn, Teri Polo, Matt O'Leary, Steve Buscemi.Frank Morrison finds out that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to his son's new step-father and does all he can to make sure that his son is safe and stays alive.MPAA rating: PG-13, for violence, brief sexuality and language.DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby digital 5.1 ; wide screen (1.85:1).
Subjects: Films for the hearing impaired.; Detective and mystery films.; Fiction films.; Fiction.; Thriller films.; Feature films.; Crime films.; Detective films.; Mystery films.; Divorced fathers; Fathers and sons; Stepfathers; Divorced fathers; Fathers and sons; Stepfathers;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to be a good divorced dad : being the best parent you can be before, during, and after the break-up / by Leving, Jeffery.(CARDINAL)638165;
"Positive advice for divorced dads and their familiesThe country's leading authority on father's rights Jeffrey M. Leving presents a definitive how-to resource for divorced dads of any age, background, and marriage history. Leving offers targeted guidance and suggests techniques for staying connected with children and dealing with ex-wives--and in some cases a new girlfriend or the wife's new boyfriend--during the divorce and afterwards. This upbeat book offers good news for divorced dads and counters many of the myths that paint divorcing fathers as alienated, irresponsible, or absent. Includes advice for overcoming limited access to children with cooperative responses and legal remedies if necessary Reveals how to avoid depression and feelings of guilt that can cause a divorced dad to give up and lose connection with his kids Offers ideas for responding to an ex-wife's remarriage, moving, unfounded accusations, and other common issues Contains guidance for engaging in new relationships and possibly remarriage How to Be a Good Divorced Dad is practical and down-to-earth and offers dozens of real life examples of dads who have discovered the importance of staying involved in their children's lives"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-170) and index.
Subjects: Divorced fathers.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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A bigger life [large print] : an Eden Plain novel / by Smith, Annette Gail,1959-(CARDINAL)649033;
Joel Carpenter did not plan for his life to turn out like this. He never meant to be a single dad, working at a hair salon in Eden Plain, Texas. But at twenty seven, he finds himself juggling custody of his preschool son with Kari, the ex wife he still loves, and sharing Sunday dinners with a group of other single dads. Joel regrets the choices that brought him to this place, but it's not until the worst happens that he learns how much he still has to give.
Subjects: Large print books.; Domestic fiction.; Christian fiction.; Divorced fathers; Terminal care;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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A bigger life : an Eden Plain novel / by Smith, Annette Gail,1959-(CARDINAL)649033;
Joel Carpenter's life was never supposed to turn out this way. But after making a careless choice four years ago, his marriage was permanently shattered. Living in a small town deep in the heart of Texas, he now finds himself estranged from his ex-wife, Kari, and sharing custody of thier son. Just when he things the worst is behind him he realizes he is facing his greatest challenge yet. In the midst of deep tragedy, Joel is learning that forgiveness is way more important than freedom. Hopefully it's not too late.
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Divorced fathers; Terminal care;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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Taken into custody : the war against fathers, marriage, and the family / by Baskerville, Stephen,1957-(CARDINAL)370278;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-358) and index.
Subjects: Divorced fathers.; Domestic relations courts.; Fathers.; Fathers.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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