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Book Synopsis: Do you worry that your relationship conflict is harming your children? Separation and divorce are tough enough on grown-ups, and they can be even tougher on kids. Parents may expect their children to be their allies, messengers, or spies. That’s a lot of pressure for a kid! And it doesn’t have to be this way. In Caught in the Middle: A Letter to My Parents, Dr. Benjamin Garber shares Emma’s story of how parental conflict feels to a child. You’ll learn practical strategies for cooperating, communicating, and putting your kids’ needs first, so they can have the childhood they deserve. Emma, a fictitious 18-year-old high school graduate who grew up in the middle of her parents’ selfish divorce and co-parenting war. Emma is an amalgam of the thousands of children that have found themselves caught in the middle of their parents’ conflicts. The rage and narcissistic injuries that these parents live with day-to-day blinds them to their children’s needs. As a result, children like Emma are prematurely thrust into the adult world. They are forced to become their parents’ allies and confederates, messengers and spies. They give up their childhoods in order to serve their parents’ selfish needs. They become chameleons, changing who they are in order to fit into the adult world, or ostriches, burying their heads in the sands of denial.Emma’s done a very selfless thing by sharing this journal with you. The thoughts and feelings that she shares here are very private. Even embarrassing. But Emma and I have decided to put this book in your hands in the singular hope that maybe you will make different choices than her parents did. Maybe by sharing her journal, Emma can help you learn to raise healthier children.Caught in the Middle is Book 2 in the Healthy Parenting series. Book 1 in the series is The Healthy Parent's ABCs: Healthy Parenting Made Clear and Easy-to-Read and Book 3 is Taming the Beast: Managing Anger in Ourselves and in Our Children Through Divorce Read more
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Do you worry that your relationship conflict is negatively impacting your children? Separation and divorce are difficult transitions for families, especially for kids caught in the crossfire. In Dr. Benjamin Garber's "Caught in the Middle: A Letter to My Divorced Parents," you will follow Emma's journey growing up in the midst of her parents' divorce and co-parenting battles. Gain valuable insight and practical strategies to prioritize your children's well-being, ensuring they have the childhood they deserve.
Witness Emma, an 18-year-old high school graduate, embodying the struggles of countless children stuck in their parents' conflicts. As parents get entangled in their own discord, children like Emma become collateral damage, forced to take on roles beyond their years – allies, messengers, and spies. Dive into Emma's raw and candid journal entries, shedding light on the complexities of these children's experiences as they navigate the turbulent waters of adult conflict.
Embark on a heartfelt journey as Emma courageously shares her innermost thoughts and emotions with the hope that her story will inspire you to make different choices for your children. "Caught in the Middle" is a beacon of guidance in the Healthy Parenting series, standing alongside "The Healthy Parent's ABCs" and "Taming the Beast." Let Emma's story be a catalyst for positive change in how you approach co-parenting and prioritize your children's well-being during challenging times. Learn more here.
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