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Dr. Patricia L. Papernow

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7 Tips for Parenting, Stepparenting, and Discipline in Stepfamilies

1. Research tells us that, for many children, becoming a stepfamily is harder and takes more time, than divorce. Stepfamilies are generally easier for children eight and under, and for boys. They are harder for girls (including, in my experience, for adult daughters of older recoupling dads). They are especially hard for young teen girls. 2…. Read More

The Over 50 Divorce Rate Has Doubled …

The U.S. divorce rate is at a 40-year low, except over 50, where it doubled in the last few decades. “Gray divorce” is very often followed by “gray recoupling.” It turns out that later-life recouplers face the same challenges as their younger counterparts, often intensified by decades of family and social relationships. In fact, 40%… Read More

Awards

2017 Award for
Distinguished Contribution to Family Psychology

2023 Award for
Distinguished Contribution to Family Therapy Theory and Practice

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