Co-Parenting After Divorce

Parental Alienation

Countering Denialism About Parental Alienation

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on November 8, 2023

The scientific status of parental alienation has been confirmed through research, yet parental alienation remains controversial.

The scientific status of parental alienation has been confirmed through research, yet parental alienation remains controversial.

Parenting

International Consensus on Co-Parenting

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on April 5, 2023

Looking back on 10 years of research on shared parenting.

Looking back on 10 years of research on shared parenting.

Parental Alienation

When Studies Don't Replicate: A Case Study

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on December 22, 2021

For social problems like family violence and parental alienation, replications and higher standards of transparency and accountability should be expected, not ignored.

For social problems like family violence and parental alienation, replications and higher standards of transparency and accountability should be expected, not ignored.

Parenting

Coparenting in the Context of Family Violence II

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on January 1, 2021

The conference conclusions were divided into recommendations for theory and research on the one hand, and law reform, policy and professional practice on the other.

The conference conclusions were divided into recommendations for theory and research on the one hand, and law reform, policy and professional practice on the other.

Parenting

Coparenting in the Context of Family Violence I

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on January 1, 2021

Our goals were to open channels of communication and begin a dialogue on the topic, and to develop guidelines with respect to reform of family law and therapeutic best practices.

Our goals were to open channels of communication and begin a dialogue on the topic, and to develop guidelines with respect to reform of family law and therapeutic best practices.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coparenting During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on November 17, 2020

If parents can cooperate and make healthy decisions in the best interest of their children during a time of crisis, they will do even better when the crisis has passed.

If parents can cooperate and make healthy decisions in the best interest of their children during a time of crisis, they will do even better when the crisis has passed.

Parenting

The Intersection of Shared Parenting and Family Violence

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on November 3, 2019

The goal of the conference will be to develop policies and guidelines for legislators, policymakers and professional practitioners with respect to best practices.

The goal of the conference will be to develop policies and guidelines for legislators, policymakers and professional practitioners with respect to best practices.

Health

Toxic Masculinity or Cultural Misandry?

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on July 28, 2019

The "APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice for Boys and Men" may ultimately create further barriers for men and boys who urgently need help.

The "APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice for Boys and Men" may ultimately create further barriers for men and boys who urgently need help.

Parenting

Shared Parenting, Social Justice and Children's Rights

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on April 12, 2019

The time has come for both family law legislators and family practitioners to take action to establish co-parenting as the foundation of family law.

The time has come for both family law legislators and family practitioners to take action to establish co-parenting as the foundation of family law.

Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation as Child Abuse and Family Violence

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on January 10, 2019

Stopping parental alienating behaviors is imperative for the promotion of the best interests of children and the health of families.

Stopping parental alienating behaviors is imperative for the promotion of the best interests of children and the health of families.

Parenting

Countering Arguments Against Shared Parenting in Family Law

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on October 10, 2018

Shared parenting as a presumption in family law has historically been met with skepticism among many legal and mental health professionals.

Shared parenting as a presumption in family law has historically been met with skepticism among many legal and mental health professionals.

Parental Alienation

The Forced Removal of Children from Parental Care

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on June 20, 2018

No matter its stripe, parental alienation is a serious form of child and parent abuse, and parental alienators represent a persistent danger to the lives of children.

No matter its stripe, parental alienation is a serious form of child and parent abuse, and parental alienators represent a persistent danger to the lives of children.

Divorce

On Father’s Day, Remember the Alienated Father

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on June 15, 2018

Let us harness our indignation over the harm and injustice of certain types of parent-child estrangement to all forms of parent-child alienation.

Let us harness our indignation over the harm and injustice of certain types of parent-child estrangement to all forms of parent-child alienation.

Parenting

Coparenting as a Women’s Rights Issue

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on February 24, 2018

Shared parenting ensures the continued involvement of mothers in the lives of their children, and this makes it just as much a women’s as a men’s rights issue.

Shared parenting ensures the continued involvement of mothers in the lives of their children, and this makes it just as much a women’s as a men’s rights issue.

Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation: What Is the Solution?

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on November 16, 2017

The only effective means to combat parental alienation is to address it by means of a multi-faceted approach that involves fundamental changes to the divorce system.

The only effective means to combat parental alienation is to address it by means of a multi-faceted approach that involves fundamental changes to the divorce system.

Trauma

The Life of the Alienated Parent

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on November 5, 2017

Attachment-based parental alienation is essentially a role reversal of a normal, healthy parent-child relationship.

Attachment-based parental alienation is essentially a role reversal of a normal, healthy parent-child relationship.

Parenting

Understanding Children’s Best Interests in Divorce

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on June 26, 2017

“Shared parenting now has enough evidence...[that] the burden of proof should now fall to those who oppose it rather than those who promote it.”

“Shared parenting now has enough evidence...[that] the burden of proof should now fall to those who oppose it rather than those who promote it.”

Divorce

Grandparents Affected by Adult Child Divorce

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on March 15, 2017

One of the lesser-mentioned advantages of co-parenting after divorce is that it can strengthen children's relationships with both sets of grandparents.

One of the lesser-mentioned advantages of co-parenting after divorce is that it can strengthen children's relationships with both sets of grandparents.

Addiction

Co-Parenting as Addiction Prevention

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on November 22, 2016

Too many parents have lost and need help to retrieve their primary connection with their children.

Too many parents have lost and need help to retrieve their primary connection with their children.

Parental Alienation

Professional Misunderstanding of Parental Alienation

Edward Kruk Ph.D. on August 24, 2016

Until professionals attain an in-depth understanding of the actual dynamics of parental alienation, cases of severe alienation will continue to be discounted.

Until professionals attain an in-depth understanding of the actual dynamics of parental alienation, cases of severe alienation will continue to be discounted.