The Kids' Book of Family Changes: Understanding Divorce and Separation and Managing Feelings (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning)

Help your child make sense of family change — and feel loved through every part of it.

Big changes in the family can leave children feeling confused, worried, or unsure of what comes next. This guide for ages 6–10 gives children the words, tools, and reassurance they need — and gives parents the confidence to have conversations that actually help.

Co-written by an educational child psychologist.

Inside, children will learn to:

• Understand what divorce or separation means, in simple, honest terms
• Feel safe, loved, and secure during times of change
• Recognise and name big or mixed emotions
• Use simple tools to feel calmer and more in control

Why families choose this book:

• Makes divorce feel less scary — complex changes explained in language children understand
• Three things every child needs to hear — "You are loved. You are safe. This is not your fault."
• Gives you the exact words to use — so parents feel equipped, not lost
• Practical tools, not just reassurance — helps children manage worry and big feelings
• Gentle activities — drawing and reflection at a child's own pace
• Works for all family situations — inclusive, non-judgmental approach

Want to go further?

Pair this book with The Kids' Journal of Family Changes: 120 pages of guided tools, writing, and drawing activities that give children ages 6–10 a private space to keep processing at their own pace. Together, they form a complete support system for younger children navigating family change.

For older children aged 9–12, The Private Journal of Family Changes offers 100 pages of completely private, self-led space — covering feelings, self-blame, two homes, friends, school, and identity. No adult reads it unless they choose to share it.

Search both titles on Amazon to find the right fit for your child.

Because understanding what is happening is just the beginning. Feeling safe through it is everything.