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The Kids Book of Family Changes Understanding Divorce and Separation and Managing Feelings (The Kids Books of Social Em...

by Catherine Stephenson

Book Details

Publisher:And How Does It Compare To Other Books
Published:2024-04-17
Pages:50
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1739091434

Reading Info

Age Range:6-12

About This Book

"Whether parents are living separately or going through a breakup, this book offers comfort and practical tools to support children and help them cope." -- cover, page 4

Our Review

This gentle picture book provides essential emotional support for children navigating family changes, offering both comfort and practical coping strategies when parents live apart or relationships shift. Through relatable storytelling and age-appropriate language, it validates children's feelings while providing concrete tools to process the complex emotions that accompany family transitions. The narrative approach makes difficult concepts accessible to young readers, helping them understand that their family structure may change but their security remains intact.

What distinguishes this resource is its dual focus on emotional validation and actionable techniques, giving children both the permission to feel and the methods to manage those feelings effectively. The book particularly benefits families in transition by addressing common concerns like divided time between households and changing routines with sensitivity and reassurance. Parents will appreciate how it opens conversations about separation in a developmentally appropriate way, while children will find solace in seeing their experiences reflected and normalized. This thoughtful approach to family dynamics makes it an invaluable tool for helping young readers build resilience during challenging times.

Themes

Divorce

Subjects

Divorce