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Connections: What is the Impact of Divorce on Kids?

On the same day that a wedding photo went viral showing a father inviting a stepfather to walk their daughter down the aisle, hundreds of kids were experiencing the negative impact of divorce. We're going to dig into the research that shows just how dangerous divorce can be for kids -- if the parents can't make an effort to get along. And we'll hear stories from professionals who see the impact on a near-daily basis. Our guests:

  • Dr. Elizabeth Murray, Physician with REACH at the Bivona Child Advocacy Center and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Dr. Joanne Pedro-Carroll, clinical psychologist who specializes in helping children through divorce
  • Ella Van Loon, attorney who primarily represents children in Supreme and Family Courts
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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.