Pediatrician John Mangoni, M.D., has seen it happen countless times in the families he treats: A mom and dad split up and suddenly civility, common sense and what is best for their children go out the window. Dr. Mangoni will discuss how divorce really affects children and teens, how it can manifest itself in their changed behavior and, most shockingly, how parents sometimes try to involve him in their schemes to get back at their former spouses!

Author of AVOIDING THE 15 BIGGEST MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE: A Pediatrician’s Perspective, Dr. Mangoni will share with your audience:

• How he is often asked to write notes excusing kids from visitation with their father for trumped up reasons and told to look for signs of abuse when none are present.

• The toll divorce takes on children and why a child who “seems fine” may not be.

• Ways flip-flopping from mom’s home to dad’s home during the summer can be hard on a child.

• Why having raging arguments in front of your kids is child abuse.

CREDENTIALS: A graduate of the University of Illinois Medical School, John Mangoni, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician who has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years. He has appeared as a medical expert on ABC and CBS and on numerous radio segments and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Pasadena Star-News and other publications. Winner of several noteworthy awards, Dr. Mangoni is currently working with Prince Harry for Africa orphans whose parents have died from AIDS.

AVAILABILITY: Pasadena, CA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone

CONTACT: Dr. John Mangoni, (626) 795-0617 (CA); mangoni@johnmangonimd.com; www.johnmangonimd.com