Saturday Parent: A Book for Separated Families

There have been many books written for the parent who as a result of separation or divorce is bringing up a family single-handed. This is the first book for the other parent - the "Saturday Parent" - who lives apart from his or her children and sees them only occasionally. Peter Rowlands, himself a Saturday parent and also the author of several books about children, provides refreshing answers to the most difficult problems facing separated parents today. In order to write this book, the author interviewed many Saturday parents and their children. Their histories clearly show how important - and how worthwhile - it is to stay in touch with your children even though you no longer live together. For divorced or separated parents this book is essential reading. It is also valuable for anyone whose job it is to look after children, such as teachers or social workers, and for grandparents and others closely involved with families that separate.