What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide for Kids
October 6th, 2009 by admin | Filed under divorce.
This companion to the Juggling Act parent’s book is specially aimed at kids ages 7-12. It explains divorce, new living arrangements, and other basics to help children understand what’s happening in their lives. With honesty and simplicity, the authors help kids realize that divorce isn’t their fault, strong emotions are okay, and families can survive difficult changes. Written to and for kids, this book is also recommended for parents, educators, counselors, and youth workers.
About the AuthorKent Winchester, J.D., is a trial lawyer and divorced father of two children. He has practiced law in Albuquerque for more than 25 years. Roberta Beyer, J.D., is a family law attorney and mediator in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She ha [Read More...]
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I use this book as a tool for providing small group counseling for elementary students. It helps kids understand that they did not cause the divorce so they can’t fix it. It helps begin discussions about feelings and concerns they may have about two houses, two families, two sets of rules and other changes that happen as a result of a divorce.
I bought this book for my son who is 9. He didn’t understand why we divorced or anything about it. He loves this book. He said it made him feel so much better. I think it is great how it has other children’s views written throughout the book. My son felt he was feeling the same way as the other kids, and he knew it was ok.
Great book for anyone with a curious child who doesn’t understand.