Through its prevalence and inherent risks, parental separation may fairly be regarded as a public health issue for children. WHY THIS TOPIC MATTERS The re-structuring of family life necessitated by separation and divorce involves multiple and complex adjustments for children. Often these combine to elevate risks of poor childhood outcomes across psychological, social, health and academic domains, reaching through to adulthood. Ongoing parenting conflict after separation and divorce further increases the nature and magnitude of developmental risk for children. The … Continue reading Children’s Responses to Parental Conflict in Separation