Stepfamilies
Stepfamilies Margorie Engel* * Prior to their deaths, Emily and John Visher contributed portions of this stepfamily information to chapters in the 1st and 2nd edition of this book. I….
Single Parents
Single Parents J. Lane Tanner I. Description of the issue. A variety of family reconfigurations have become prevalent over the past two decades, but no change has been more dramatic…
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling Rivalry Robert Needlman I. Description of the problem. The life-altering impact of sibling rivalry has been recognized since biblical times. At the extreme, sibling relationships are marked by high…
Maternal Depression
Maternal Depression Prachi E. Shah I. Description of the problem. Depression and depressive disorders are among the most prevalent mental health problems in the United States. For women 15-44 years…
Military Families and Deployment
Military Families and Deployment Molinda Chartrand I. Description. A. Military deployment. Deployment is the short-term assignment of military service members to a duty location other than the one to which…
Gay and Lesbian Parents
Gay and Lesbian Parents Ellen C. Perrin I. Description of the issue. A. Epidemiology. About 2 million children in the United States younger than 18 years have a (or two)…
Incarceration of Parents
Incarceration of Parents Stephanie Blenner I. Description of the issue. Parental incarceration is an experience shared by an increasing number of children in the United States. Having a parent incarcerated…
Health Literacy
Health Literacy L. Kari Hironaka I. Description of the problem/issue: Health literacy is defined as “The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health…
Foster Care
Foster Care Moira Szilagyi I. Description of the problem. Foster care is government subsidized and regulated temporary care for children who have been removed from their families for reasons of…
