Posted by catherine jacobs on Wed, Jun 23, 2010 @ 02:22 PM
Think of how stressful a divorce is for an adult; how will we divide our assets/debts, how we will determine custody and parenting time, will we have to move, will the kids change schools, how will we make ends meet, will my spouse remarry, will a new spouse have children, how will the new children fit in with my children?
Imagine all these concerns from the perspective of a child. It can and is usually overwhelming. There are many great books on the market that can help your child ease the fears and better understand what a divorce might mean for them.
Parents often get caught up in what is happening to them, which is overwhelming, and forget that are children have the same concerns. Many times children don't like to address their concerns with their parents. These unanswered questions can grow into huge stressors for children. Books can often be the ice breaker or the catalyst for conversation. Books can be a great way to start on the path to healing after the break up.
Below is a small list from hundreds of great books. Spend some time looking for books that will fit the age range of your children and the needs or concerns specific to them. You will find that the books will help, even the youngest children, to feel more comfortable talking about their concerns.
It's Not Your Fault, KoKo Bear: A read together book for parents and young children, by: Vicki Lansky.
Dinosaurs Divorce, by Laurene Krasny Brown.
I Don's Want to Talk about it, by Jeanie Franz Ransom.
Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce, by Cornelia Spelman.
Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way, by M. Gary Nueman.
Other titles: The Divorce Express, How it Feels When Parents Divorce, Talking about divorce and Separation, How to Get it Together When Your Parents are Coming Apart, Divorced but Still My Parents, Dont' Fall Apart on Saturdays, What Children Need to Know When Parents Get Divorced, and My Family is Changing.
Our attorneys recognize the impact of divorce on your children. They help families navigate their way though this tough time based upon their years of family law experience.
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