Parental Alienation Syndrome

Sadly, many parents find their relationship with their children changes after a divorce. Most of the time, this is due to the transition your entire family is going through, and after a time, you discover new ways to relate to and enjoy one another.

If you feel that the changes you're seeing are extreme, though, you may suspect Parental Alienation Syndrome. This is when a child who previously enjoyed a warm relationship with both parents begins to reject one parent solely based on strong, negative claims introduced by the other parent.

One indicator that PAS is being taken more seriously is the recognition of Parental Alienation Awareness Day on April 25. Currently five states - Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, and Nevada - formally recognize Parental Alienation Awareness Day.

Parental Alienation Resources

• Is it Parental Alienation Syndrome?
• Victims of Parental Alienation Syndrome
• Parental Alienation Resources from About.com's Guide to Fatherhood
• Parental Alienation Awareness Organization (PAAO)