5 Must Read Books for Kids During Divorce
The Quiet Gift of Reading During a Divorce
A quiet moment to read a book with your child may be one of the most important things you can do to help your child understand and cope with divorce. Reading books together opens the lines of communication, provides space for emotions and gives the parent an opportunity to understand how the child is processing this difficult life transition. Encouraging your child to read and follow up with talking and journaling can give your child a chance to express their emotions and begin to heal. Learning to adjust and cope to a divorce is difficult for children. Bibliotherapy, using books to assist in problem solving relevant in the therapeutic process, is a valuable tool. I read these books with my children to help them cope with our divorce. As a survivor of a friendly divorce as a child, I was motivated to write, When Your Parents Divorce - a kid to kid guide to dealing with divorce.My favorite books, in no particular order, on divorce for young children:Was It the Chocolate Pudding?A Story For Little Kids About Divorce (2005) by Sandra Levins, Bryan Langdo Ages 4-8 This is a story of divorce from the point of view of a young child. Readers learn about divorce, and hear explanations of what is happening their family. It stresses the fact that divorce is not a child’s fault. Includes a note to parents by psychologist and author Jane Annunziata, PsyD. Wonderful illustrations and design.This story helps answer questions that children have such as; what's going to happening to the family, how will the divorce impact them, where will holidays happen, will family traditions continue? Engaging illustrations and message.It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear By Vicki Lansky (1997)Ages 3-7 When Koko Bear's parents get divorced, the little bear experiences a range of emotions, including sadness and confusion about the family. The story provides advice for parents on how to help children identify and express feelings. Children and parents learn how to cope with the feelings of divorce with the help of this special bear family.Dinosaurs Divorce By Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc Brown (1988)Ages 3- 7 In this light story, a dinosaur family tries to find a way to understand divorce and what happens after a divorce.This story helps answer questions that children have such as; what's going to happening to the family, how will the divorce impact them, where will holidays happen, will family traditions continue? Engaging illustrations and message.Two Homes Paperbackby Claire Masurel (Author), Kady MacDonald Denton (2003)Ages 3-7A helpful book for young children who spend time with both parents but whose parents are separated or divorced. It is unique because it shows the experience and helps the reader adjust to moving back and forth between two homes. This book introduces the divorce and custody in a kind and non-threatening way that provides comforts insight on the transitions of divorce. Beautiful illustrations, simple message, supportive, and kid-friendly.When Your Parents Divorce -A kid-to-kid guide to dealing with divorce - January 2017by Kimberly King (Author), Julissa Mora (Illustrator)Ages 5-9When Your Parents Divorce 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, When Your Parents Divorce will help you and your children adjust to divorce in a positive, cooperative and supportive way. Included are talking points for discussion and an interactive journal. Beautifully illustrated in kid-friendly format.
A quiet moment to read a book with your child may be one of the most important things you can do to help your child understand and cope with divorce. Reading books together opens the lines of communication, provides space for emotions and gives the parent an opportunity to understand how the child is processing this difficult life transition. Encouraging your child to read and follow up with talking and journaling can give your child a chance to express their emotions and begin to heal. Learning to adjust and cope to a divorce is difficult for children. Bibliotherapy, using books to assist in problem solving relevant in the therapeutic process, is a valuable tool. I read these books with my children to help them cope with our divorce. As a survivor of a friendly divorce as a child, I was motivated to write, When Your Parents Divorce - a kid to kid guide to dealing with divorce.My favorite books, in no particular order, on divorce for young children:Was It the Chocolate Pudding?A Story For Little Kids About Divorce (2005) by Sandra Levins, Bryan Langdo Ages 4-8 This is a story of divorce from the point of view of a young child. Readers learn about divorce, and hear explanations of what is happening their family. It stresses the fact that divorce is not a child’s fault. Includes a note to parents by psychologist and author Jane Annunziata, PsyD. Wonderful illustrations and design.This story helps answer questions that children have such as; what's going to happening to the family, how will the divorce impact them, where will holidays happen, will family traditions continue? Engaging illustrations and message.It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear By Vicki Lansky (1997)Ages 3-7 When Koko Bear's parents get divorced, the little bear experiences a range of emotions, including sadness and confusion about the family. The story provides advice for parents on how to help children identify and express feelings. Children and parents learn how to cope with the feelings of divorce with the help of this special bear family.Dinosaurs Divorce By Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc Brown (1988)Ages 3- 7 In this light story, a dinosaur family tries to find a way to understand divorce and what happens after a divorce.This story helps answer questions that children have such as; what's going to happening to the family, how will the divorce impact them, where will holidays happen, will family traditions continue? Engaging illustrations and message.Two Homes Paperbackby Claire Masurel (Author), Kady MacDonald Denton (2003)Ages 3-7A helpful book for young children who spend time with both parents but whose parents are separated or divorced. It is unique because it shows the experience and helps the reader adjust to moving back and forth between two homes. This book introduces the divorce and custody in a kind and non-threatening way that provides comforts insight on the transitions of divorce. Beautiful illustrations, simple message, supportive, and kid-friendly.When Your Parents Divorce -A kid-to-kid guide to dealing with divorce - January 2017by Kimberly King (Author), Julissa Mora (Illustrator)Ages 5-9When Your Parents Divorce 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, When Your Parents Divorce will help you and your children adjust to divorce in a positive, cooperative and supportive way. Included are talking points for discussion and an interactive journal. Beautifully illustrated in kid-friendly format.
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