When your parents tell you that they are getting divorced, you might have lots of big feelings - like anger, fear and sadness - and lots of questions too. This journal is packed full of activities that will help you work through these feelings and get your thoughts and questions out into the open.This journal from parenting expert Sue Atkins gives children aged 7+ a safe place to express their feelings about divorce and the resulting changes, so that they can start to understand them. Full of cr...
Tori has never lived in just one world.Since her parent's divorce, she's lives in both her mom's house and her dad's new apartment. And in both places, no matter how hard she tries, her family still treats her like a little kid. Then there's school, where friendships and a crush alike are starting to feel more and more out of her hands. Thankfully, she has books. And writing. Suddenly, the stories she makes up in her head might save her, when everything else around her, including friendships, sc...
Children Don't Divorce (Talking it Through S.) (Talk it Over S.)
by Rosemary Stones
We Still Do Since 1986
by Couple Birthday Gift Notebook & Journal
This series provides an introduction to a range of difficult personal and social issues that children may have to face. Each book uses sympathetic language to provide information, coping strategies, and support for any child who may be worried or afraid.
Dealing With...: My Parents' Divorce (Dealing With...)
by Jane Lacey
This book helps young children find out about and understand what's happening when their parents divorce or separate. It features eight case studies from children who have a range of issues from a girl who is angry with her parents to a boy who is worried about what will happen next. The stories help readers understand and empathise with characters, while also offering practical advice that readers can use in their everyday lives. The end of the book features a short playscript to act out and d...
This book helps young children aged 7+ find out about and understand life in a stepfamily. When a child's parent remarries, that child gains a new parent, and often, new siblings. This can be great, but it can also come with its own unique set of challenges. This informative book is designed to help readers navigate and learn from these challenges. Relatable stories are presented through the use of colourful illustrations and accessible text. This book is an excellent resource for readers...
A beautifully illustrated story about dealing with divorce and separation, to offer comfort and reassurance to young children.When Poppy and Robin's parents separate, everything starts to change around them. They soon have two homes, different routines and big mixed up feelings. But as family life begins to take new shape, the siblings discover that even the biggest changes in life get easier, and happiness can grow again, if you take it one day at a time...Written by Rachel Ip, award-winning au...
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about kids who split their time between two households through everyday and relatable situations. They may just find out that this special family situation isn’t so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Coping with Divorce and Separation (Ali and Annie's Guides)
by Jilly Hunt
Are you trying to cope with your parents' separation or divorce? Maybe a friend of yours is going through this and you want to help him or her. This useful book gives lots of information about how to cope with your parents' separation or divorce. Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and give you advice and 'top tips', while Charlie the dog shows that he understands how you might feel.
Jolene's family was just Momma and Grandpa until big, loud Leroy Redfield started taking Momma dancing. Jolene refuses to call him anything but "Mister." Without a name, he isn't a real person to her. But then Jolene learns that Mister wants to marry Momma. Is there anything Jolene can do to make him go away? "The warmth and love in the Johnson household envelops the novel... Jolene's willingness to face the uncertainties of her future may well give courage to readers confronting sea changes of...
This series shines an informative light on the difficult realitiers faced in today's world and illuminates healthy ways for children to process and understand them. Chjildren often live in blended families, with step-patents and step-siblings. This title explores the realities of joining two families, examines how this might feel, and discusses positive outcomes.