Transition to Parenthood

• Main Authors: Nazarinia Roy, Roudi (Author), Schumm, Walter R. (Author), Britt, Sonya L. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Social work.; Families.; Families > Social aspects.; Developmental psychology.; Social Sciences.; Family.; Developmental Psychology.; Social Work.

As couples marry and society evolves, a new generation of families is answering important questions pondered by professionals and couples alike. When should we have children? How many children should we have? What if we can't conceive? When is adoption an option? Can we--should we--fulfill what...

Table of Contents:

• A History of Fertility in America
• Theoretical Perspectives
• Voluntary versus Involuntary Childlessness
• Diversity
• Demographics.- Expectations
• Relationship Maintenance
• Children and Money
• Children with Special Needs
• Program Evaluation and Parenting Programs.