Divorce and Family Changes
Helping
Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way.
by M. Gary Neuman
The creator of the nationally recognized Sandcastles Divorce Therapy Program--which has helped thousands of children understand divorce and cope with the emotional fallout that comes with it--now provides a practical guide to helping the one million children who must cope with divorce annually. 86 illustrations .
Divorced
Dad's Survival Book: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids.
by David Knox with Kermit Leggett
In the next century, 50 million American children will go to sleep without being able to say good night to their fathers. The "Divorced Dad's Survival Book" offers both hope and help for non-custodial fathers who want to stay connected with their children before, during, and after divorce. David Knox, a psychologist and father, is passionate in his premise that dads are not replaceable. But don't expect tips on ex-spouse bashing. Instead, the author's purpose is to minimize conflict with the ex-spouse and "to encourage fathers to continue being fathers and to emphasize that this goal is always worth pursuing no matter what legal or personal obstacles alienation from their spouse may bring".
Divorce Books for Parents: Help Your Child Cope With
Divorce.
by Vicki Lansky
An updated parents' guide to helping youngsters cope with divorce and its aftermath offers advice on such issues as breaking the news, custody, financial and legal matters, and support groups, emphasizing the need for cooperation and respect between divorcing partners. Original. IP.
Helping Your Child Survive Divorce.
by Archibald Hart
Provides guidance and advice for parents dealing with children struggling with the issue of divorce, furnishing helpful insights from children of all ages who have gone through the breakup of their parents' marriages."
Difficult Questions Kids Ask and Are Too Afraid to Ask
About Divorce.
by Meg Schneider
In a question-and-answer dialogue format, the authors tackle the concerns hidden behind what kids say and provide suggestions for dealing with those problems, whether they be feelings of blame, desertion, or a child's hopes for reconciliation.
by Janet Johnson
This book has great research on how high-conflict divorce affects children. It looks at the immediate and long term effects as well as developmental problems that very young children to adolescents experience. Clinical interventions are looked at in various situations that benefit the whole family.
Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide to Changing Families.
by Marc Tolon Brown, Lawrence Krasny Brown
The traumatic childhood experience--when a child's parents divorce--is depicted in the form of dinosaur characters. Chapters address the full range of feelings that a divorce produces. ". . . this will become a real 'security blanket' for young readers in need."--School Library Journal, starred review. New York Times Best Children's Book.
Through the Eyes of Children: Healing Stories for Children
of Divorce.
by Janet R. Johnston
Written by leading authorities on child psychology and divorce, this book is a valuable and much needed tool for parents and professionals who work with children struggling with family breakup. Relying on imagination and metaphor, the fifteen stories in this unique anthology provide a safe and effective way to help children understand and cope with their parents' separation and living apart. For generations, stories have been a foundation for teaching children. Through the Eyes of Children continues that tradition and allows children the chance to recover and heal from divorce.