What is Parental Alienation?

What is Parental Alienation? Let me tell you a story about someone I know personally. He is a good dad, separated from his wife but sees his son as often as possible or when mum permits it. His son, let’s call him

Parental Alienation and You

Another one of Dr Phil’s videos here and this one is about parental alienation and you as the parent.  It’s short but gets to the point. What is the gift that you are giving your children today? Strong powerful words from Dr

The Importance of Grandparents

Grandparents are increasingly appreciated for the vital role they are able to play in the raising and support of their grandchildren. As the number of single-parent families increases grandparents are often called upon to help with finances, childcare and perhaps even provide

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Parental Alienation Stories

According to Wikipedia: Parental alienation is a social dynamic when a child expresses unjustified hatred or unreasonably strong dislike of one parent, making access by the rejected parent difficult or impossible. These feelings may be influenced by negative comments by the other parent or

Parental Alienation Syndrome – PAS

This is Adolf’s Story. Once again, I (Soila) am in touch with a desperate father, whose children have been taken away from him. If you’re the alienating parent, I would be so very interested in understanding why you have chosen this for

Parental Polarization vs Parental Alienation

Parental polarization is when children are strongly attached to one parent and have a poor relationship with the other one.  This is not about a baby clinging to his mother before spending time with his father. Polarization is when children truly balk

Single Parents on Holiday

Dreading your first holiday alone with the kids? Travelling as a single parent doesn’t have to be a chore! Holidaying on your own with your children can be difficult and lonely, especially the first time around. The last thing you need after

How to Avoid Parental Alienation

Andrew Ford separated from the mother of his youngest daughter when she was only a year old. During the past 5 years, it has been a challenge to get to see her regularly.  He also has a 13-year-old daughter from an earlier