Faced with the reality that you are going to split with your partner, the last thing you need is the added worry of what to say to your children, or how to answer their questions.
This book is here to help. Its easy-to-read style covers the practical, emotional and physical impact of a separation, from breaking the news and organising living arrangements to dating and stepfamilies. It pulls together a wealth of experiences and anecdotes from adults and children, as well as experts, counsellors and lawyers who can offer crucial advice.
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, carer or teacher, this book will help you reduce and manage the pain and stress for children when a relationship ends.
Page count: 96
Chapter headings: Introduction, Breaking the News, Dealing with Their Reaction, Red Tape and Legal Matters, What Children Want, Maintaining Contact, Step-families, Teenage and Adult Children, The Role of Teachers and Other Professionals, Help List, Book List.
Publication date: July 2008
ISBN number: 978-1-86144-053-2
Book Reviews
‘Discover how to find the words to explain to even the youngest of children why Mummy and Daddy are going their separate ways, help them understand it’s not their fault, and discover how to navigate a course through the emotional minefield of who is going to live where.'
Aspire
'Overall, I found the book to be a valuable guideline and source of comfort for dealing with the issues surrounding the difficulties encountered with divorce and separation and for that reason I give it a score of nine out of ten.'
Paula Moss, National Childminding Association
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