The Best Divorce Books For Kids
Divorce can be a life altering event for many families, and children may not be emotionally prepared to handle it. Fortunately, there are some excellent divorce books for kids that can help them process their feelings and manage the situation better.
When selecting a divorce book for your child, ensure it accurately reflects the details of their family. Include names and locations of family members.
A Tale of Two Seders
Divorce can be a challenging experience for families, particularly when children are involved. Mindy Avra Portnoy has done an outstanding job writing A Tale of Two Seders – an engaging story about a girl’s Passover celebrations with her parents that is both sensitive and enjoyable to read.
I have yet to come across a book of its kind, and it should be required reading for any child with divorced parents. As a rabbi herself, Portnoy knows how to write about this topic in an accessible and understanding manner for young readers.
This book takes readers on an intimate journey as one girl deals with her parent’s divorce over six Passover seders, each offering its own unique challenges and rewards. It serves as a timely reminder that family changes are normal and can be handled with patience, grace, and some lighthearted fun.
Portnoy uses the charoset and its many varieties as a metaphor for how families evolve over time. She compares some households to boxes of chocolates; some contain more ingredients, some have superior recipes, while others just taste delicious on their own.
This book, featuring an engaging narrative style and vibrant acrylic illustrations, is sure to delight children of all ages. It also gives readers a fascinating look into the topic at hand: divorce isn’t always inevitable! This makes it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in learning more about divorce – best of all? It comes at an unbelievably reasonable price!
A New Special Friend
A New Special Friend is a book about an innocent little fox trying to understand his dad’s new girlfriend. The tale illustrates how little kids may experience worry and anger when their parents begin dating someone new, yet also gives them comfort in knowing their feelings are valid.
The illustrations are straightforward yet stunning, while the lift-the-flap format makes this an enjoyable and captivating read. It’s especially great as a springboard for conversations with very young children.
Parents and educators looking to teach kids about divorce in an age-appropriate and inclusive manner–including single parent families as well as blended families–will find this book an invaluable resource. With its questions-and-answer format, readers are able to get more in-depth discussions on divorce.
Another upbeat and hopeful book about divorce is A Girl With Four Homes, which follows a girl living in three separate homes with her mother, father, sister, and dog Fred. Throughout the book she expresses how the separation causes her feelings of sadness and loneliness but finds comfort in Fred the dog.
This story is delightful, yet delicately addresses a topic that can be difficult for children to discuss. The narrative reassures children that it’s okay for their parent’s new partner to like them, and helps them realize they will still be greatly loved even when their parents no longer together.
Divorce can be an upsetting and overwhelming experience for children, but there are many books that can provide answers and reassurances. The best ones will encourage both kids and adults to have an honest discussion about the changes taking place within their family unit.
My Mom and Dad Don’t Live Together
When parents decide to divorce or separate, children often experience an overwhelming sense of emotions, thoughts, and worries. Thankfully, this book helps children express their emotions through both words and pictures as they navigate this time of transition.
The story follows a young girl who lives in both her parents’ homes. She enjoys the elevators and garbage chutes of her mom’s city apartment, while riding horses near her dad’s country residence. While it will be hard for her parents to spend quality time apart, she knows that both will still love and cherish her equally.
It is essential for kids to understand that it’s not their fault if their parents are divorcing or separating. This is especially important for younger children, who may think they must choose between one parent or the other.
But children should know that it is their choice to ask their parent to live with them. If the adult declines, give them some time to consider before making a final decision.
To make it easier for both parents, try to have the conversation when both are present so both can hear what your child says. If this is not possible, be sure to speak calmly and clearly about why you wish to live with your parent.
When your child inquires why they don’t live with you, remember that it took them some time to tell you they wanted to move elsewhere. It’s perfectly acceptable for them to take a few days off from asking the question before providing an answer.
When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends
It’s no secret that social media has revolutionized how teens make and keep friends. While years ago, being able to befriend a stranger on Facebook might have been considered the pinnacle of friendship, today teens struggle to keep up with their peers and meet in person. One study suggests that teenage social connections may have decreased by an astounding 40% since 2000 – something which can be devastating for anyone going through adolescence. Fortunately, with careful planning you can still have the best of both worlds!
Two Homes
Divorce can be a trying time for everyone involved, but it’s often harder on children than adults. Children may struggle to process the emotions such as sadness and anger without adult support; fortunately, there are plenty of good divorce books specifically tailored towards kids that can help them process their feelings and find new normals.
One of the most difficult parts of divorce for children is accepting that their parents won’t always live together. Thankfully, there are many divorce books for kids that help them accept this reality and remember how much their parents still love them.
My Daddy’s Going Away is an endearing book that helps children cope with divorce and separation in a positive manner. The rhyming text is enjoyable and captivating, while the illustrations are captivating.
This story follows a child who feels left out when her parents divorce. When her dad visits for play dates, it’s hard for her to open up about how she feels since it appears he doesn’t want to stay with her anymore. Ultimately, however, the tale has an encouraging ending – providing an example of positive ways to discuss divorce and separation with children.
I Have Two Homes is another book designed to help children comprehend that when their parents divorce, they will be living in two different households. The vibrant illustrations provide encouragement and reassurance that children can continue doing the same activities at both of their residences.
This upbeat story helps children adjust to life after divorce and is part of a series that features diverse family units. It’s especially ideal for kids who may feel responsible for the separation, as it demonstrates that divorce was neither their fault nor do either parents love them equally.