Books on Separation/Divorce

"That's impossible," said twins Jeremy & Liza after their Mom told them they're all connected by this thing called an Invisible String. "What kind of string?" They asked with a confused look to which Mom replied, "An Invisible String made of love." The Invisible String is a very simple approach to overcoming the fear of loneliness or separation from parents, with an imaginative flair that children can easily identify with and remember. Here is a warm and delightful lesson teaching young and old that we aren't ever really alone. Also available in hardcover.

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For young children who live in two homes, this bright, simple story with oversized flaps reassures young readers that there is love in each one. In an inviting lift-the-flap format saturated with colorful illustrations, Melanie Walsh visits the changes in routine that are familiar to many children whose parents live apart, but whose love and involvement remain as constant as ever. Ages 3-7

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This candid graphic story reassures and comforts any child whose parents are breaking up by explaining why parents decide to separate in simple, understandable. Fully illustrated, with characters that any child can relate to, this book is a lifeline during a confusing time.

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This book discusses basic concepts of marriage and divorce, and offers children a creative way to sort out the stressful feelings of grief caused by change. Children can use this workbook to color in their feelings with each page of line drawings.

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This book offers the "Courage to Communicate Model", a practical and effective guide for talking with children about life's five big Ds: Death, Divorce, Diagnosis, Disaster, and Departure. Using humor and real-life situations, Surtees writes for everyday parents, educators, and professionals trying to do their best on the hardest days. It will help both you and your child feel safe and secure in your relationship while you process, understand, and embrace a major life change together.

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Told from the point of view of a young child whose parents are divorced, this book follows a girl and her dog, Fred, from one parent's house to the other's, giving her a sense of continuity and stability. With a simple text and childlike language, the story expresses and addresses a child's concerns, highlights the friendship between child and pet, presents a common ground for the parents, and resolves conflict in a positive way. Tricia Tusa's charming and whimsical artwork adds a light, happy feel to this poignant - but not overly sentimental - story.

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This book is an effective tool that parents can use to help children with questions and concerns that arise during this difficult and stressful time. Told from a child's perspective, using clear and kid-friendly language, this book will help you and your children adjust to divorce in a positive, cooperative and supportive way.

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An IMPORTANT book about Separation, Stepfamilies, and Feeling Heard A kid-centric guide for the children of parents going through a separation or divorce, written by internationally renowned divorce therapist Kate Scharff, MSW. Children of separating or divorcing parents often feel alone and alienated, as though no one understands what they're going through. They need reassurance that their feelings are normal, and age-appropriate answers to their many questions. But divorce is confusing and overwhelming thinking and talking about it are hard, for kids and grown-ups alike. Kate Scharff (a child of divorce herself) addresses many of kids common concerns, such as navigating life in two homes, feeling pressured to choose sides, and adjusting when parents date or remarry. Her central theme is the importance of parent-child communication, and she offers lots of tips for how kids can speak up constructively even in the trickiest situations. This book, with illustrations by Annika Le Large, is suitable for kids to read by themselves or with a parent. It's frank, honest, and open. But while the author doesn't shy away from the painful aspects of the experience, she also reassures her reader that while divorce will always be a sad memory, it doesn't have to be a bad turning point. In fact, divorce can make lots of things easier over time. We Need to Talk About Divorce is the next book in Neon Squids critically acclaimed series tackling subjects that are hard to talk about for kids aged 10 and above.

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This workbook is designed especially for kids, and includes helpful tips and exercises to help them deal with the negative impact of custody disputes, understand and identify their feelings, learn to cope with stress and other complex emotions, and feel secure. Written by two leading experts in child psychology, this easy-to-use workbook includes a number of helpful suggestions to guide children though a number of possible scenarios, such as what to do if one parent says mean and untrue things about the other parent; what to do if a parent asks them to keep secrets from another parent; or what to do if one parent attempts to replace the other parent with a new spouse.

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In her iconic straightforward-but-sensitive way, author Anastasia Higginbotham sheds light on how hard it is for children to stay whole when their whole world, and the people in it, split apart.

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This book has been the gold standard for inspiring and supporting divorcing and remarrying parents for more than twenty-five years. With her new book, Dr. Isa adapts her time-tested advice on maneuvering the emotional, logistical, and legal realities of separation, divorce, and stepfamilies to speak directly to children. Alongside practical ways to cope with big changes she offers older children and their families key resiliency tools that kids can use now and the rest of their lives. Kids and families are encouraged to believe in themselves, to take heart, and to plan for their lives ahead.

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A sweet story of the love between father and daughter that stays constant, even through big change. Pearl loves imagining she is a princess, with Mama and Papa in their magical castle . . . until Mama and Papa get a divorce, and Papa moves away. The story starts when Pearl spends her first day at Papa's new place and it's the opposite of magical when he has to get her ready for picture day. Everything is just too . . . different. But Pearl and Papa learn that different can be okay, and even special. Papa and Pearl explores a fresh perspective on divorce, focusing on the strength of the father-daughter relationship, not the divorce itself. Imaginative and captivating, Papa and Pearl draw young readers into their world of pirates, princesses, and mermaids, and the love between father and daughter that doesn't change even when other things do.

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Otis used to have the "perfect" family. That all changed when his parents told him that they were getting a D... D... D... The "D" Word - he can't even say it! At first Otis blames himself. With the help of his Gram, Otis discovers the reasons why people get divorced. This book offers both children and adults the tools and insights that are needed to effectively deal with the difficult challenges that a family goes through when parents get divorced.

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Our First Talk About Separation and Divorce Separation and divorce are difficult on the entire family. Often young children blame themselves or are unsure of their place in the family if these events occur. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations with young ones about difficult or challenging subject matter.

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For ages 4 to 8, this book addresses why parents divorce, reassures children that they are still loved. It also discusses concerns such as what will happen to them, living in two homes, holidays, and more.

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Alex has two of everything. His parents are divorced and he goes back and forth to each separate home. He has two rooms, two favorite chairs, two sets of friends, and two of everything. This book is a wonderful way to validate a very real event in the lives of many children. It is positive and uplifting. Ages 3 to 7 Kindergarten to Grade 2

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