Divorce Books by Age Group
Preschool-Age Appropriate Books
I Don’t Want to Talk
About It, by Jeanie Franz
Ransom (2000, Magination
Press). A story comparing
the child’s feelings to those
of various animals;
beautifully illustrated.
Afterword for parents
suggests how to help their
children adjust.
Fred Stays With Me by
Nancy Coffelt (2007, Little,
Brown Young Readers). A
child describes how she
lives sometimes with her
mother and sometimes
with her father but her dog
is her constant companion.
It’s Just Different Now by
Linda Espie (1999,
Spectrum Publications).
Henry’s parents have
separated and he is really
sad that his dad doesn’t
live with them any longer.
His mother reassures him
with the biggest hug that
they will both always love
him and that they’ll all still
be a family, just that things
have changed now.
Suitable for ages 3-7.
It's Not Your Fault, Koko
Bear : A Read-Together
Book for Parents and
Young Children during
Divorce by Vicki Lansky,
Jane Prince, Jane Prince
(Book Peddlers, December
1997). Age Range: 3-7.
This easy-to-understand
children's story and
parenting guide is intended
for families where both
parents plan to stay active
and involved in their child's
life. It's Not Your Fault,
KoKo Bear learns what
divorce means, how to
deal with changes, how to
recognize and talk about
her feelings, and that the
divorce is not her fault.
The Best of Both Nests
by Jane Clarke 2007.
Stanley the stork is upset
when his parents divorce
and his father goes to live
in a separate nest.
Mom and Dad Glue by
Kes Gray 2009. A child
searches for glue to mend
his parent’s marriage. The
owner of the glue shop
tells him that his parents
will always love him, and
he needs to love each of
them when they no longer
live together.
A New Room for William
by Sally Grindley 2000.
When William and his
mother move, he is
unhappy about having a
new room, but he changes
his mind after he gets
dinosaur wallpaper and
makes a new friend.
Two Homes by Claire
Masurel, 2003. Alex
enjoys the homes of both
of his parents who live
apart.
Standing on My Own
Two Feet: A Child’s
Affirmation…by Tamara
Schmitz, 2008. Addison’s
parents are divorced and
he lives in one house with
his mom and another with
his dad, but the one thing
he knows above all is that
both his parents love him.
Mama and Daddy Bear’s
Divorce by Cornelia
Spelman, 1998. Dinah
Bear feels sad and scared
when her parents say they
are going to divorce.
Oliver at the Window by
Elizabeth Shreeve, 2009.
When Oliver’s parents’
divorce and move into
separate houses, Oliver
spends a lot of time looking
out the window with his pet
lion as he adjusts to a new
preschool and two homes.
Living with Mom and
Living with Dad by
Melanie Walsh, 2012. A
little girl describes what her
life is like now that her
parents no longer live
together.
Elementary School-Age Appropriate Books
Charlie Anderson by
Barbara Abercrombie,
(1995, Aladdin Paperbacks
/ Simon & Schuster). Two
girls who live with their
mother adopt a cat who
comes to their house every
night. When he doesn’t
appear one night, they go
looking for him and
discover that he has two
homes where he is loved
and cared for, just like they
do.
Taxi Taxi by Cari Best,
(March 1997, Orchard
Books, NY). This story
features a young Latina girl
whose parents don’t live
together. Every Sunday,
her father comes to visit in
his bright yellow taxi.
Two Homes by Clair
Masurel (2001, Candlewick
Press). At Mommy’s
house, Alex has a soft
chair. At Daddy’s house,
Alex has a rocking chair.
In each home, Alex also
has a special bedroom and
lots of friends to play with.
But whether Alex is with
Mommy or with Daddy,
one thing always stays the
same – Alex is loved.
We’re Having a Tuesday
by D. K. Simoneau (2006,
AC Publishing Group).
The story of a little girl’s
frustration of shuffling back
and forth between her
divorced parent’s homes.
When My Parents Forgot
How to Be Friends (Let’s
Talk About It!) by Jennifer
Moore-Mallinos and Marta
Fabrega, (2005, Barrons
Juveniles). Young children
become confused and hurt
when their parents
constantly argue, then
decide to divorce. This
sensitively written book
assures boys and girls that
children are in no way
responsible for their
parents’ inability to get
along together.
Max Stays Overnight by
Adria Klein, 2007. Most of
the time, Max’s friend lives
far away with his father,
but this weekend he is
staying with his mother,
and has invited Max to
sleep over.
Meet Max: Learning
About Divorce from a
Basset Hound’s
Perspective by Jennifer
Leister, LPC, 2014.
Max Meets Emma:
Learning about Blended
Families from a Basset
Hound’s Perspective by
Jennifer Leister, LPC,
2014.
Divorced But Still My
Parents: A Helping Book
About Divorce For
Children and Parents by
Shirley Thomas, Ph.D.
(Springboard Publications).
This book educates
children about the divorce
process, identifies and
validates their feelings and
leads them through the
grief process in an
organized and
compassionate way.
Mama and Daddy Bear's
Divorce by Cornelia
Maude Spelman, Kathy
Parkinson (Illustrator)
(2001, Albert Whitman).
Age Range: 4-8. This
story of divorce, as seen
through Dinah's eyes, is
written for young children
in simple language. The
book begins with a note to
grown-ups on how best to
explain divorce to the very
young. A good book for
anyone facing divorce with
young children.
Was It the Chocolate
Pudding?: A Story for
Little Kids about Divorce
by Sandra Levins, Bryan
Langdo (Illustrator) (2006,
American Psychological
Association). Age Range:
4-8. The authors
effectively explain divorce
in language suitable for
children. This resource
helps children anticipate
and express the many
emotions they may feel. It
includes a parent
information section written
by a child psychologist.
Dear Mr. Henshaw by
Beverly Cleary, Paul
Zelinsky (Illustrator) (2000,
HarperCollins Publishers)
In his letters to his favorite
author, ten-year-old Leigh
reveals his problems in
coping with his parents'
divorce, being the new boy
in school, and generally
finding his own place in the
world.
What in the World Do
You Do When Your
Parents Divorce?: A
Survival Guide for Kids
by Roberta Byer and Kent
Winchester, (2001, Free
Spirit Publishing).
Specially aimed at kids
ages 7-12. It explains
divorce, new living
arrangements, and other
basics to help children
understand what's
happening in their lives.
The Days of Summer by
Eve Bunting. (2001,
Harcourt Childrens Books)
Age range: 5-8. This book
tells the emotional story of
two sisters who are
adjusting to their
grandparents’ divorce.
Throughout the story, the
older sister, a fourth-
grader, compassionately
explains some of the more
difficult aspects of divorce
to the younger child.
Loon Summer by Barbara
Santucci. (2001, Wm. B.
Ferdmans Publishing Co.)
Age range: 5-9. This is the
story of a young girl,
Rainie, spending her first
summer with her father
after her parents’ divorce.
Kids' Divorce Workbook :
A Practical Guide That
Helps Kids Understand
Divorce Happens to the
Nicest Kids by Michael S.
Prokop (Alegra House
Pubs; Revised edition,
December 2000). This
workbook is designed to
complement “Divorce
Happens To The Nicest
Kids” as it helps kids
understand their parents’
divorce and themselves. It
is designed to improve
coping skills and
confidence levels as kids
become more aware of
their positive aspects and
inner strengths.
What Can I Do? A Book
for Children of Divorce
by Danielle Lowry (2001,
Magination Press) Age
range 8-12. The story of a
young girl whose parents
tell her they are divorcing.
It portrays the internal
confusion and external
actions she undertakes to
alleviate her feelings of
guilt and helplessness.
Goodnight, Daddy by
Angela Seward
Phoebe is the child of a
single mother and has not
seen her father for two
years. The day of her
father's visit--which she
has eagerly anticipated for
weeks--has finally come.
Goodnight, Daddy
poignantly shows a little
girl's love for her absent
father, her tremendous
desire to see him, and her
disappointment when
"something comes up" and
he doesn't arrive as
scheduled. Without putting
down the father, Phoebe's
mother helps her
understand that, whether
Daddy comes tomorrow or
not, Phoebe will be okay.
Running With the
Reservoir Pups by Colin
Bateman (2003, Hodder
Children’s Books). When
his parents divorce and his
mother moves with him to
Belfast, Northern Ireland,
12-year-old Eddie
contends with the
Reservoir Pups, a gang of
children who rule his
neighborhood.
Max’s Logbook by
Marissa Moss (2003,
Scholastic). Max’s logbook
of observations, drawings,
experiments and
inventions reveals the rich
world of his imagination
and his feelings about his
parents’ divorce.
Buddy’s Family
Changes: Interactive CD-
Rom on Separation and
Divorce (2005, Boulden
Publishing). Follow Buddy
as he learns to accept
separation and divorce.
Just Like Always by
Anne M. Perry (2005,
Children’s Press). A girl
finds that most things in
her life remain the same
after her parent’s divorce.
The separation of the
family is evident in the
story and illustrations. Her
parents have different
interests and do not live
together, but what they do
have in common is love for
their daughter. They
manage to set aside their
differences and even
attend meetings with her
teacher together.
Ginny Morris and Mom’s
House, Dad’s House by
Mary Collins Gallagher
(2005, Magination Press).
Two years after her
parents’ divorce, almost
mine-year-old Ginny Morris
is still frustrated by trying to
keep track of clothing and
homework as she moves
from one house to another
each Sunday, but is
learning to tell her parents
when things bother her.
Cosmos’ Mom and Dad
Are Moving Apart by
Annie Thiel (2006,
Playdate Kids Publishing).
Cosmo’s parents are
getting a divorce. Is it his
fault? Can he fix it? Will
his parents still love him?
What’s Cosmos to do?
One thing is for sure, both
of his parents will always
love him, forever and ever.
Lucy Rose: Busy Like
You Can’t Believe by Katy
Kelly (2006, Delacorte
Press). Through brief diary
entries, she provides
interesting stories. She
also describes her curiosity
and desire to eavesdrop on
her mother and neighbors.
Based on her snooping,
she worries that her
mother has begun dating,
fears that her best friend is
moving away, and is
convinced that a friend's
mother has a gambling
problem.
Divorce and Separation
by Patricia J. Murphy
(2008, Heinemann
Library). Separation and
divorce: Why does it
happen – Getting divorced
– Living apart – Is it my
fault? – Do my parent still
love me? – How does it
feel when your parents
divorce? – Sadness and
anger – Feeling all alone –
Getting help – Accepting
change – New family
members – New
beginnings.
The Divorce Help Book
for Kids by Cynthia
MacGregor (2001, Impact
Publishers). A guide to
dealing with the divorce of
parents, discussing various
reasons for divorce, the
emotions experienced by
the children, and ways of
coping with the change.
Understanding and
Coping With Divorce by
Heather Lehr Wagner;
Marvin Rosen, consulting
editor. (2002, Chelsea
House). Divorce is a
devastating prospect for
any family, but it can be
especially difficult on the
children of divorcing
parents. This title
examines some of the
issues that are often
involved in divorce, and
tries to help children adjust
to the many changes that
may occur in their lives.
You and Your Parents’
Divorce by Katherine
Krohn (2001, Rosen
Publishing Group). What
exactly is a divorce – It’s
not your fault – Finding
friends who
understand and, Please
don’t put me in the middle
– Adjusting to change.
Divorce by Janine Amos
(2002, Gareth Stevens
Publishing). Uses letters,
stories, and informational
text to provide advice for
children on how to cope
with their parents’ divorce.
Help! A Girl’s Absolutely
Indispensable Guide to
Divorce and Stepfamilies
by Nancy Holyoke (1999,
Pleasant Company
Publications). Answers
letters from girls dealing
with various aspects of
divorce, remarriage and
stepfamilies. Includes tips,
quizzes and advice.
Preteen- and Teenage-Appropriate Books
Divorce is Not the End of
the World: Zoe and
Evan’s Coping Guide for
Kids by Zoe Stern, Evan
Stern and Ellen Sue Stern.
(2008, First Tricycle Press
Printing). A teenage
brother and sister whose
parents are divorced
discuss topics relating to
this situation, respond to
letters from other children,
and offer tips based on
their experience.
The Divorce Helpbook
for Teens by Cynthia
MacGregor (2004, Impact
Publishers). Divorce can
be especially tough on
teens. This friendly guide
offers a helping hand to
teens struggling to answer
the tough questions when
their parents divorce: Why
do parents get divorced?
How will the divorce
change our lives? What
can I do to feel less
depressed? Whom can I
talk with about my
problems? What's likely to
happen next? … and more.
Rope Burn by Jan
Siebold. (2000, Albert
Whitman & Co.). Age
Range: 9-12. A funny and
realistic story about a
teenage boy named
Richard, who moves as a
result of his parents’
divorce.
Stranded in Boringsville
by Catherine Bateson
(2005, Holiday House).
Following her parent’s
separation, twelve-year-old
Rain moves with her
mother to the country,
where she befriends the
unpopular boy who lives
next door and also seeks a
way to cope with her
feelings toward her father
and his new girlfriend.
Happy New Year, Julie by
Megan McDonald, 2007.
The first Christmas after
Julie’s parents’ divorce is
difficult, but Julie finds
comfort in celebrating the
Chinese New Year
traditions with her best
friend, and thinking about
new beginnings.
Little Divas by Philana
Marie Boles (2006,
HarperCollins/Amistad).
The summer before
seventh grade, Cassidy
Carter must come to terms
with living with her father,
practically a stranger, as
well as her relationships
with her cousins, all
amongst the overall
confusion of adolescence.
My Parents are Getting
Divorced: How to Keep It
Together When Your
Mom and Dad are
Splitting Up by Florence
Cadier with Melissa Daly.
(2004, Sunscreen). Offers
preteens and teens advice
on the topics that interest
them most in a compact,
highly illustrated paperback
that fits conveniently in a
purse, backpack, or
messenger bag.
For Better, For Worse: A
Guide to Surviving
Divorce for Preteens and
Their Families by Janet
Bode and Stan Mack
(2001, Simon & Schuster
Books). Uses first person
accounts from young
people to describe the
effects of divorce and
remarriage and how to
handle them. Includes a
section for adults
discussing how to minimize
both the short and long
term impact of divorce.
My Parents are Divorced
Too: A book for kids by
kids by Melanie, Annie
and Steven Ford (2006,
Magination Press). These
three young authors pack
lots of simple truths and “I
have been through it”
advice into this wise little
book about their struggles
and triumphs through their
parents’ divorce.
Julie Tells Her Story by
Megan McDonald, 2007.
Nine-year-old Julie tells her
classmates about her
parents’ divorce after she
breaks her finger. Her
family supports her and
Julie realizes the
importance of telling the
truth.
It’s Not the End of the
World by Judy Blume,
2014. When her parents
divorce, a sixth grader
struggles to understand
that sometimes people are
unable to live together.
The Kissing Diary by
Judith Caseley, 2007.
Thirteen-year-old Rosie
tries to deal with her
parents’ divorce, her
horrible name, and her
mother’s new boyfriend.
Strider by Beverly Cleary,
2000. In a series of diary
entries, Leigh tells how he
comes to terms with his
parents’ divorce, acquires
joint custody of an
abandoned dog, and joins
the track team at school.
Best of the Best: A
Baseball Great Novel by
Tim Green, 2012. Twelve-
year-old Josh struggles to
concentrate on his
baseball game and be the
team’s leader while also
trying to deal with his
parent’s impending
divorce.
Lexie by Audrey
Couloumbis, 2012. When
ten-year-old Lexie goes on
vacation with her father,
she is surprised to find out
that his girlfriend and her
two sons were also invited.
Amber Brown Goes
Fourth by Paula Danziger,
2007. Amber faces some
changes in her life as her
best friend moves away
and her parents get
divorced.
I, Amber Brown by Paula
Danziger, 2011. Because
her divorced parents share
joint custody of her, nine-
year-old Amber suffers
from lack of self-esteem.
Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen
by Donna Gephart, 2013.
Olivia is on her way to
Hollywood and she hopes
to reunite with her father
who she hasn’t seen for
two years.
Roy Morelli Steps Up to
the Plate by Thatcher
Heldring, 2011. When
Roy, eighth grader, is
failing history he is banned
from playing baseball, and
even worse is tutored by
his father’s new girlfriend.
Lucy Rose: Big on Plans
by Katy Kelly, 2009. Lucy
writes in her diary about
trying to prevent her
parents’ divorce and
enjoying a ninth birthday
adventure with her father.
Kalie Klattermaster’s
Tree House by Haven
Kimmel, 2010. Third-
grader Kaline’s father has
left home, so his 100 dogs
in his imaginary tree house
and his neighbor try to help
him cope with the changes
in his life and the bullies at
school.
Dear George Clooney,
Please Marry My Mom by
Susin Nielsen-Fernlund,
2012. Violet’s dad trades
his Vancouver job for one
in Los Angeles, and her
mom for a trophy wife.
Violet and her friend take
control by trying to snag
George Clooney for her
Mom!
I, Lorelei by Yeardley
Smith, 2009. Eleven-year-
old Lorelei writes about her
parents’ separation, getting
a part in the school play,
and becoming friends with
the cutest boy in her
school.
Bigger Than a Breadbox
by Laurel Snyder, 2012.
Devastated when her
parents separate, twelve-
year-old Rebecca must
move from Baltimore with
her mother to her Gran’s
house in Atlanta.
Water Balloons by Audrey
Vernick, 2014. Marley’s
newly separated parents
decide she should spend
the summer at her father’s
new home. She also tries
to cope with her best
friends pulling away from
her.
Southpaw by Rich
Wallace, 2008. After
moving to New Jersey
following his parents’
divorce, Jimmy tries to
cope with his new life and
dealing with his overly
competitive father.
Excellent Emma by Sally
Warner, 2010. Emma
feels that she needs to win
a winter games
competition to prove to her
father, who is living with his
new wife in England, that
she is good at something.
Adult Books on Divorce
Making Divorce Easier on Your
Child: 50 Effective Ways to Help
Children Adjust. Nicholas Long
and Rex Forehand (2002).
Contemporary Books. This book
provides practical, effective advice
for parents on dealing with issues
including talking to children about
divorce, managing stress,
communicating with the child’s other
parent, single parenting, and
building a support network.
What About the Kids?: Raising
Your Children Before, During and
After Divorce by Judith Wallerstein
and Susan Blakeslee (Hyperion,
2004). A guide for parents on how
to help their children at the time of
the breakup and in the many years
that follow within the post-divorce
and remarried family.
The Truth About Children and
Divorce by Robert E. Emery,
(Penguin, 2006). Addressing
single-parent families, this book
helps kids with absent, deceased,
and unknown dads talk about and
deal with this often difficult situation.
The Co-Parenting Survival Guide:
Letting Go of Conflict After a
Difficult Divorce By Elizabeth
Thayer Ph.D. & Jeffrey Zimmerman,
Ph.D. (2001) Cahners Business
Information, Inc. When couples
have children, an acrimonious
divorce can be painful for everyone
involved. Couples can bear
enormous resentment, anger and
disappointment toward each other
yet they still have to collaborate on
one of the most complicated and
difficult jobs in the world: child-
rearing. Too often the intricacies of
visitation, holiday plans and
differences over discipline are left to
lawyers, escalating the antagonism.
Growing up with Divorce: Helping
Your Child Avoid Immediate and
Later Emotional Problems by Neil
Kalter, (2006, The Free Press)
Offers divorced parents
transformative insight, solace, and
practical guidance on how to help
their children cope with the stresses
caused by marital separation.
Build A Co-Parenting Team After
Divorce or Remarriage by Peter K.
Gerlach, MSW. Typical multi-home
stepfamilies are riddled with
conflicts between three or more co-
parents and their relatives over child
discipline, nutrition, visitations,
custody, hygiene, religion,
schooling, holidays, loyalties,
expenses, names, responsibilities,
and other topics.
Two Happy Homes: A Working
Guide for Parents and
Stepparents After Divorce and
Remarriage by Shirley Thomas,
Ph.D. (Springboard Publications). A
wonderful resource geared to keep
the needs of the children first,
emphasizing the importance of
developing strong coparenting
relationships before integrating new
partners into the lives of their
children.
Parents Are Forever: A Step-By-
Step Guide to Becoming
Successful Co-Parents After
Divorce by Shirley Thomas, Ph.D.
(Springboard Publications). A wise
and highly practical guide for
divorced parents.
Good Divorce by Constance R.
Ahrons (1998, HarperCollins
Children's Books). The good
divorce? Impossible? Ahrons
defines the good divorce and shows
how couples can achieve one.
Counteracting the myths that
divorce inevitably turns adults into
bitter enemies, results in damaged
children and broken homes, and
rips apart the fabric of society, Dr.
Ahrons focuses on what we can
learn from those families that
maintain family bonds and continue
to meet the needs of their children.
Rebuilding: When Your
Relationship Ends by Bruce
Fisher, Robert Alberti, Virginia M.
Satir (Foreword by)(2005, Impact
Publishers, Incorporated). A
thorough understanding and
presentation of the nineteen-stage
divorce recovery process.
Always Dad: Being a Great Dad
During and After Divorce by Paul
Mandelstein (2006, NOLO)
Practical advice from a parenting
expert about how to have and
maintain a great relationship with
your kids during and after a divorce!
Helping Children Cope With
Divorce by Edward Teyber, Ph.D.
(2001, Josey-Bass). The book is
extremely helpful to any parent
going through the process of
divorce. It has important
information for parents,
professionals, and anyone who is
working with children whose parents
are going through divorce.
Divorced Dads Survival Book:
How to Stay Connected With
Your Kids by David Knox, Ph.D.
(2000, Merloyd Lawrence, Perseus
Publishing). This book shows how
to navigate the process of getting a
divorce so as to minimize the
negative impact on one’s children.
The goal of the book is to show how
fathers can use the divorce to
improve their relationship with their
kids.
Stay Close: 40 Clever Ways to
Connect with Kids When You’re
Apart: More Than 150 Ready-to-
Use Strategies for Teachers and
Counselors by Tenessa Gemelke
How do you keep up with your son’s
interests when you’re a hundred
miles away? What can you do to
express your love to a
granddaughter you rarely see? How
can you make sure a young person
grows up happy and healthy even
when you’re not physically there?
When you’re away from a young
person you love, concerns like
these can make the distance seem
insurmountable.
Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good
Behavior after a Divorce or
Separation by Jann Blackstone-
Ford, MA, and Sharyl Jupe Written
for both biological parents and
stepparents, this helpful guide
provides the tools necessary to
raising well-adjusted children after a
stressful divorce. This etiquette
book provides an authentic guide
for ex-spouses to interact on a civil
and healthy level.
Parenting from a Distance: Your
Rights and Responsibilities by
Jan Walker Over 16 million
children in the United States are
separated from at least one of their
parents. Whether the living
arrangements for these children are
decided by the parents or by the
courts, at least one parent suffers
from the separation. More often,
both parents suffer, as do the
children. Child custody
arrangements rarely completely
satisfy anyone.
The Divorce Remedy: The Proven
7-Step Program for Saving Your
Marriage by Michele Weiner Davis
(2001, Simon & Schuster). A
seven-step program anyone can
follow to revitalize even the most
damaged marriage.
Building a Parenting Agreement
That Works: How to Put Your
Kids First When Your Marriage
Doesn’t Last by Mimi Lyster (2005,
NOLO)
Working out a fair and realistic
child-custody agreement is one of
the most difficult tasks for parents
going through a divorce or
separation. Shows separating or
divorcing parents how to overcome
obstacles and create win-win
custody agreements.
Breaking the Cycle of Divorce:
How Your Marriage Can Succeed
Even If Your Parents’ Didn’t by
John Trent with Larry K. Weeden
(2006, Tyndale Publishers).
Parenting After Divorce: A Guide
to Resolving Conflicts and
Meeting Your Children’s Needs
by Philip M. Stahl (2000, Impact
Publishers). A realistic perspective
on divorce and its effects on
children.
101 Ways to Be A Long-Distance
Super Dad – or Mom Too! By
George Newman (2000, Blossom
Valley Press). Offers helpful,
practical tips for parents who live or
work in one place, and whose
children live in another.
Ex-Etiquette for Holidays and
Other Family Celebrations by
Jann Blackstone-Ford and Sharyl
Jupe (2008, Chicago Review
Press). Laying the groundwork for
family gatherings – Ex-etiquette for
holidays – Ex-etiquette for new
arrivals, birthdays and other
milestone events, ex-etiquette for
school events and extra-curricular
activities – ex-etiquette at times of
loss and grieving.
Custody Chaos, Personal Peace:
Sharing Custody With an Ex Who
Drives You Crazy by Jeffrey P.
Wittmann (2001, Perigee) How can
your problems disappear if your ex
won't? How can you cultivate a civil
relationship -- for your child's sake -
- with an ex who is disrespectful,
irresponsible, or downright nasty?
Here's the answer.
Divorced Dads: 101 Ways to Stay
Connected With Your Kids by
Nancy J. Wasson and Lee Hefner
(2002, Adesso Press). Aimed
specifically at divorced fathers, this
book highlights different ways that
dads can stay involved in their kids’
lives. A divorced dad of a teenage
daughter contributes to this book.
The Divorcing Father’s Manual: 8
Steps to Help You and Your
Children Survive and Thrive by
Barry B. Frieman (2005,
Men’sStudio Press). Teaches both
custodial and noncustodial fathers
to cope successfully with their
divorce in a way that is healthy for
their children.
How to Parent With Your Ex:
Working Together For Your
Child’s Best Interest by Brette
McWhorter Sember (2005, Sphinx
Pub). Moving forward –
Understanding your relationship
with your child – Talking with your
child – Setting guidelines for your
child – Setting expectations for
yourself – Working with the other
parent – Coping with visitation –
Scheduling – Dealing with holidays
and celebrations – Long distance
parenting – Other people involved
with visitation – Dealing with ages
and stages.
The Way They Were: Dealing
With Your Parents’ Divorce After
a Lifetime of Marriage by Brooke
Lea Foster (2006, Three Rivers
Press). Ready, set, grieve. Who’s
the parent, who’s the child. Caught
in the middle – without family – the
trouble with stepfamilies – truth, lies
and parents who cheat.
Child Friendly Divorce: A
Divorce(d) Therapist’s Guide to
Helping Your Children Thrive by
Diane M. Berry. (2004, Blue Waters
Publications). A straight-forward
examination of the crisis and trauma
that divorce brings to children's
lives, and what divorcing parents
can do to ease the burden. From
helping children adjust to long-term
difficulties; to forming a co-parenting
partnership with the "other parent";
to when and how to introduce
children to a new partner.
Divorce Memoirs
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth
Gilbert, 2006.
Split: A Memoir of Divorce
by Suzanne Finnamore, 2009.
Falling Apart in One Piece:
One Optimist’s Journey
through the Hell of Divorce
by Stacy Morrison, 2010.
Terri Worthington, MSSA, LISW-S
OSU Extension, Geauga County
P.O. Box 387, 14269 Claridon Troy Road
Burton, OH 44021
440-834-4656/440-834-0057- Fax
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