One major review of the literature on children’s programs emphasized the need to rigorously
evaluate interventions and design programs to reflect the research knowledge base
(Grych & Fincham, 1992). This review highlighted the benefits of an integration of research
and practice to guide the development of interventions for separating parents and their
children. For example, the content of children’s programs should be tailored to accurate,
research-based information on factors that relate to better outcomes for children. Grych and
Fincham (1992) also emphasized the importance of providing effective help for children
early in the process of the marital dissolution, to prevent negative consequences