Navigating family relationships is not easy! When parents are facing separation or divorce, they often wonder how kids will be affected. Communication is key. Books are a wonderful springboard for discussion. Here are a few titles to consider:
Two Homes by Claire Masurel
Standing on My Own Two Feet by Tamara Schmitz
When My Parents Forgot How to be Friends by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Dinosaur Divorce by Laurie Brown
My Family’s Changing by Pat Thomas
What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide by Kent Winchester
More general books about loss/worry/family connection:
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside
Cool! by Michael Morpurgo
A book for parents:
When Parents Part: How Mothers and Fathers Can Help Their Children Deal with Separation and Divorce by Penelope Leach
If you know of other great resources, let me know! –Dr. Mary
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