What to expect …..
November 24, 2022
Yes, there are good divorces
December 7, 2022Children feel the consequences of divorce but often do not have the support systems in place to help them work through the many feelings that come up.
Many counsellors offer supports to children dealing with divorce and we would be happy to make a referral.
Here are also some books for children to read on their own or with you.
To remind children that divorce is never their fault …
IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT KOKO BEAR by Vicki Lanski
This book gently dispels the myth that many children feel around divorce – that it is somehow their fault.
WAS IT THE CHOCOLATE PUDDING? A STORY FOR LITTLE KIDS ABOUT DIVORCE by Sandra Levins
A young boys worries that his smearing chocolate pudding on his little brother’s face is the reason that his parents are getting divorced.
DIVORCE IS A GROWN UP PROBLEM by Janet Sinberg
A young girl talks about how divorce impacted her life and lets her young readers know that while divorce is hard, it is never their fault.
For children who are having trouble voicing their emotions …
I DONT WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT by Jeanie Ransom
The daughter in this story uses sounds to describe the emotions that she feels such as a lion’s roar for anger … this provides a useful model for kids who don’t like talking to find a way to express themselves.
For children getting used to two homes …
TWO HOMES by Claire Masurel
Alex has two different homes and stores different items at his mom and his dad’s house. However he feels loved at both homes.
ONE RABBIT, TWO WORLDS by Ray Medhora
The rabbit provides a guide to living with separated parents as he travels back and forth to two different homes and processes his feelings around this
CHARLIE ANDERSON by Barbara Abercrombie
Two sisters befriend a fluffy cat but become alarmed when he goes missing for periods of time. They discover that he splits his time between two houses and realize that his life is very similar to theirs.
To help children better understand the process of divorce …
TOTS ARE NON-DIVORCABLE by Sara Bonkowski
This workbook for parents and children under 5 provides age appropriate activities to meet the special needs of children in this age group.
DINOSAURS DIVORCE: A GUIDE FOR CHANGING FAMILIES by Laurie Krasnoyarsk Brown and Marc Brown
This book introduces children to words and terms they might hear during a divorce, explains the process in a way that they will understand and explores what to expect during and after the divorce
HOW IT FEELS WHEN PARENTS DIVORCE by Jill Krementz
Interviews of 19 children between the ages of 7 and 17 who have been through divorce. They share their feelings at the time, coping strategies and advice. This book offers a good support system for children of all ages.
