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Family

Jul. 20, 2012

Science and parenting plans: one size does not fit all

Individualized solutions are more likely to meet a child's need than a forced decision between various custody arrangements. By Lyn R. Greenberg, Leslie Drozd and Mary Catherine Bohen


By Lyn R. Greenberg, Leslie M. Drozd and Mary Catherine Bohen


Eighteen-month old Billy's parents are separated. Father wants Billy to spend overnights at his home. Mother opposes this; she has read that children under three should never spend an overnight away from their "primary parent." Mother wants Father to see Billy at her house, the most familiar environment for Billy. Mother distrusts Father's caretaking. Father complains that Mother marg...

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