'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

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 deals with 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.

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

Expert/Press Reviews for Divorce and Separation - The Essential Guide

‘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

'A hard topic to read about.  I think this sensitively gives factual advice on the whole situation.  Tips on how to tell children and how to handle their questions and problems.  I would recommend this book to those thinking or going through separation/divorce.  Very thought provoking.' Totz2teens.co.uk

Author Information

Author Linda Jones is a writer specialising in parenting and relationship issues and a mum to twins. Linda's blog at www.gotyourhandsfull.com brings together hundreds of parenting articles.

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