I Have Two Homes by Marian De Smet and Nynke Talsma

Read aloud for children ~ Divorce happens in lots of families. This honest book follows Nina as her parents separate. It’s a sad but hopeful KidTime StoryTime as everyone gets used to a new life and new homes.

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

My Two Homes by Claudia Harrington

The Color Monster, A Story About Emotions

by Anna Llenas

Sesame Street: Little Children, Big Challenges - Divorce - "Abby's Story"

Dinosaurs Divorce by Marc Brown

Sesame Street: Little Children, Big Challenges - Divorce- "What is Divorce?"

Two Homes by Claire Masurel

HELPING CHILDREN THROUGH DIVORCE Part 1 of 4

Something's troubling Gus the Gorilla. He doesn't want to eat his bananas, play with the other animals, or even read his Captain Banana comics. We lean that Gus's parents are getting something called a divorce.

This is a very important episode to help young children whose families might be going through a divorce or break up of some sort. It is told with sensitivity, understanding, and even a bit of humor.

HELPING CHILDREN THROUGH DIVORCE Part 2 of 4

Gus Gorilla is very sad about the news of his mommy and daddy getting a divorce. But his friends in Jelly Bean Jungle teach him about love and family, and how love never dies. Even in this sensitive situation.

HELPING CHILDREN THROUGH DIVORCE Part 4 of 4

Awakened from the nightmare by Al the Gator, Gus Gorilla learns that Al's parents have been divorced for a while, and Al begins to put Gus's fears to rest. All of Gus's questions are answered as far in this delicate situation, especially the fact that it's not his fault. But the most important thing Gus learns, is the everybody has a family, when there's love around.

Was it the Chocolate Pudding? by Sandra Levins and Bryan Langdo

Amazing documentary that shows effects of divorce on children. This one of a kind documentary features 12 brave and wise kids speaking honestly and openly about how it feels when parents split. http://www.splitfilm.org

The Impact of Divorce on Children

Tamara Afifi is a Professor in the Department of Communication at UCSB. Most of her research focuses on how family members cope communicatively with various challenges they face. When examining her research program, two primary themes emerge: (1) information regulation (privacy, secrets, disclosure, avoidance) in parent-child and dating relationships, and (2) communication processes related to uncertainty, loss, stress and coping in families, with particular emphasis on post-divorce families. Professor Afifi was the recipient of the Young Scholar Award from the InternationalCommunication Association in 2006 and the Brommel Award from the National Communication Association in 2011 for a distinguished career of research in family communication. She has also won several other research awards, including the Franklin Knower Article Award in 2004 and the Distinguished Article Award in 2008 from the National Communication Association. Finally, she has received numerous teaching awards, including a Distinguished Teaching Award from the faculty senate at UCSB in 2009.

Getting A Divorce with Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Going through a divorce and worried about the impact it will have on your kids? Parents play an important role in how a child copes with divorce. Dr. Dehra Harris offers her suggestions for managing the impact of divorce on kids. Divorce is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be traumatic. When navigating a divorce, prioritize open and honest communication to help make children feel as comfortable as possible.

Dr. Phil Explains the Biggest Divorce Mistakes

Voice of the Child of Divorce

"Dear Mom & Dad" was written by Monica Epperson, founder of The Child of Divorce. Monica experienced five divorces during her childhood and started The Child of Divorce to provide resources to children who are experiencing hurtful ramifications due to divorce. More resources available at http://thechildofdivorce.org/.

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