Books to Assist Your Young Child and Teens with Divorce

Posted Jan 12, 2018 by Mary E. Ramos | General

During this chapter in your life there is going to be situation that arise during your divorce that you are unsure how to handle or address with your young child or teen. This is a confusing time for your young child or teen with them trying to understand what is happening and what is a divorce, understanding their feelings about the current situation, and coming to terms that the two people they love the most will no longer be under one roof.  Giving your young child or teen available resources to better assistant them with understanding the situation and prepare them for what is two come. Children and teens need reassurance that they are not alone during this time and even though everyone won’t be together in the same home, they still have both parents, and they are loved.

Are you facing a situation at home where you child thinks the divorce is their fault, questioning why they are going to have two homes, or just overall trying to understand what is happening between their parents? As a parent, you want to reassure your child that what currently is progressing is not their fault and give them the knowledge that both parents will continue to spend time with them and love them. Below are a few books for children ranging between the ages of 3 – 12 years old to help them understand why they now have two homes instead of one, releasing that divorce is not their fault, and helping them realize they are not alone.

• Two Homes

By: Claire Masural (Author) &  Kady MacDonald Denton (Illustrator)

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• Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child’s Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce

By: Tamara Schmitz

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• When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends (Let’s Talk About It!)

By: Jennifer Moore-Mallinos (Author) & Marta Fabrega (Illustrator)

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• Living with Mom and Living with Dad

By: Melanie Walsh

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• Was It the Chocolate Pudding?:A Story For Little Kids About Divorce

By: Sandra Levins and Bryan Langdo

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• Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe’s and Evan’s Coping Guide for Kids

By: Zoe Stern & Evan Stern

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Teenagers are feeling new emotions called puberty and navigating the new unknown world of either middle school or high school, trying to find where they belong. For some teenagers, divorce might not be something they emotionally can comprehend or even fully understand, while they are undergoing their current transition themselves. Providing a resource to your teenager might enable them to better organize their emotions and thoughts on the process. Below are a few suggestions to help your teen understand divorce and the changes that are about to occur in their lives.

• Now What Do I Do?: A Guide to Help Teenagers with Their Parents’ Separation or Divorce

By: Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski

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• Divorce Helpbook for Teens (Rebuilding Books)

By: Cynthia MacGregor

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• The Bright Side: Surviving Your Parents’ Divorce

By: Max Sindell

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Disclaimer: Please note that we have not read the suggested books above but have recommended them based on the synopsis and reviews.

Last Updated on February 7, 2023 by Mary E. Ramos

Mary E. Ramos

Mary E. Ramos is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is recognized and respected throughout the Houston legal community for dedication in effectively representing clients’ rights and interests. Mary understands the emotional side of divorce and brings a special compassion to each and every case.