Tamar Burris

I am a relationship/family coach and educator. I wrote A New Special Friend for my son. He was four when my ex and I split. Just as self help books inspire us as adults, books about divorce helped him process his feelings about our separation. They made important conversations happen. But I was stumped when my ex found a new love.

I looked for a book about dad's new partner, or ANYBODY's new partner and couldn't find one. So, I wrote it! I put on the page the way I wanted him to feel. I wanted him to know that it is ok to accept new adults. That I celebrate him being loved by as many people as possible.

A New Special Friend was written to help young children adjust to new partners in their loved ones' lives. It helps them know it is OKAY to feel sad/scared/angry/worried. And it reassures them that it is also okay to like and love these new additions to their families. As Little Fox learns, all the adults in his life are one big team - a team that LOVES him!