Wednesday Evenings and Every Other Weekend : From Divorced Dad to Competent Co-Parent. A Guide for the Noncustodial Father [Paperback]

F. Daniel McClure (Author), Jerry B. Saffer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967917913 | ISBN-13: 978-0967917917 | Publication Date: December 12, 2000

In Wednesday Evenings and Every Other Weekend, Drs. Dan McClure and Jerry Saffer -- child psychologists with more than 50 years' experience between them -- help noncustodial fathers get beyond the issues of divorce to the most important job they will ever do: co-parenting their children. With humor, compassion, and toughness, they address two of our most important needs -- nurturing children of divorce and supporting caring, competent fathers.

Editorial Reviews

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". . . an absolute must-buy for all parents going through divorce . . . . I give it four thumbs up and six stars." -- Family Advocate, Spring 2002

"Advice for all parents." -- Baltimore Sun

"An absolute must-buy for all parents going through divorce ... I give it four thumbs up and six stars." -- Family Advocate

"Fills a vacuum for fathers." -- Charlottesville Observer

"Practical guy-to-guy advice ... not packed with psychobabble." -- Detroit Free Press

"Ten Reasons Why Court Is the Last Place You Want to Find Yourself" is worth the price of the book. -- Family Law News, Fall 2001

"Valuable for parents of either sex ... This book, unlike so many others, rings true." -- Family Law News

A sensitive, sensible, and practical guide to one of the most difficult challenges in modern-day life. -- advance review: Emily Couric, author of Divorce Lawyers, Virginia state Senator

This book is a gem that should sparkle in the hands of every divorced parent. -- Michael Gordon, PhD, Prof. of Psychiatry, State University of New York

This is a handbook for everyone who is raising children, divorced or together. -- More! Monthly, September 2001

About the Author

Drs. Dan McClure and Jerry Saffer between them have more than 50 years' experience as clinical child psychologists. Dr. McClure, co-author of The Down & Dirty Guide to Adult ADD, earned his doctorate in clinical child psychology from the University of Virginia. He lives near Charlottesville, Virginia, with his wife and two children and works in private practice. Dr. Saffer, who earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology, recently retired from private practice to pursue religious studies. He lives with his wife in Baltimore, Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 269 pages
• Publisher: Van Doren Co (December 12, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967917913
• ISBN-13: 978-0967917917
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,303,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had read it sooner!, September 22, 2004

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This review is from: Wednesday Evenings and Every Other Weekend : From Divorced Dad to Competent Co-Parent. A Guide for the Noncustodial Father (Paperback)

I bought this book for my husband, a non-custodial father who is suffering over the loss of time with his 9 year old daughter and from the actions of his extremely bitter ex-wife.

I read it cover to cover in 4 days after receiving it. What a great book! I SO WISH we had read this BEFORE we spent $10,000 in court fees because WE LOST and the book explains very simply why we lost and why we should not have taken our issue to court.

This book is a lifesaver for the man who has no "female qualities of nurturing" and a good reminder and support system for the man who does. It shows a "guy" how to be "like a mom" for his kids and encourages honest assessment of his lifestyle, abilities and goals in his and his children's lives.

It can be a little condescending to the man but my guess is that most men aren't like my husband who goes above and beyond the call as a non-custodial parent. This book made me feel good about the man I married and even gave me some relief regarding my anger toward his ex.

Wonderful read, highly recommended.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had this YEARS ago!, January 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Wednesday Evenings and Every Other Weekend : From Divorced Dad to Competent Co-Parent. A Guide for the Noncustodial Father (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book dealing with an oft-ignored but huge issue in our society - non-custodial dads. Actually, however, it's target could be any dad [or mother for that matter, though they do tend to be better at it "naturally"] who really wants to raise his kids better, to be a better dad. I wish I had had this book when my son was younger. He probably wishes that, too! It is so clearly written, with wisdom and wit. It is difficult to put down. They so pointedly depict the traumas of a non-custodial father, carrying that into the care and nurturing of their non-live-in children. But, beyond the authors' obvious understanding of the divorced, non-custodial dad, the book is full of advice, common sense [so how come we can't see it?!], anecdotes, and just refreshing and meaningful insights for ANY dad. It is a must read...

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brother of Divorced Dad, July 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Wednesday Evenings and Every Other Weekend : From Divorced Dad to Competent Co-Parent. A Guide for the Noncustodial Father (Paperback)

Although I found this book very interesting, my brother found it highly relevant and captivating. He is a divorced dad in California who struggled with Wednesday evening and alternating weekends over the last year and a half. I sent this book to my bro last year and he thanked me many times for the helpful gift. My wife is a therapist and is recommending this book to all divorced individuals involved in custody issues. I benefited from this book by gaining insights into my brother's difficult situation. I highly recommend this to anyone considering or involved in a divorce affecting children!