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Books for Non-Resident Divorced Dads? Help!

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shey02 · 04/03/2014 13:15

Does anyone know of any books geared towards men, in raising their kids better after divorce. Ie. tackling guilt-parenting, alienation and avoiding Disney Dad syndrome. No matter what I say or how I say it, it's interfering, if I get him a book there is a chance he will read it!

My bf is really struggling with how to discipline and maintain order. His dc are running rings around him and it's the usual, I'm going home, I hate it here, etc. if he tries to enforce any rules or discipline for bad behaviour.

I got Divorce Poison already. :)

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FrogbyAnotherName · 04/03/2014 14:04

Stepmonster, by Wednesday Martin will give him an idea of what you are facing as a SM.

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shey02 · 04/03/2014 14:12

Frog you read right through me! Totally struggling at the mo. Thanks :)

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purpleroses · 04/03/2014 14:28

Mum's House Dad's House - forget who it's by but very useful at exactly that sort of thing. For either parent.

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Lostlou · 04/03/2014 15:03

Stepmonster - definitely! Good luck Smile

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russianfudge · 04/03/2014 18:14

I was going to say Divorce Poison Smile

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BertieBotts · 04/03/2014 18:17

When Your Kids Push Your Buttons is a good one on parental guilt, it's more of a discipline/how to keep your cool book though and the guilt part is nearer the end.

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chickenoriental · 04/03/2014 20:06

I'd bet too many of us has a copy of Divorce Poison Hmm

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MaryPoppinsCarpetBag · 05/03/2014 15:21

Parenting Apart looks good.

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shey02 · 06/03/2014 08:44

Thank you everyone, appreciate all the recommendations. :)

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