Families who loved Family Changes: Understanding Divorce and Separation and Managing Feelings by Catherine Stephenson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to process a recent separation or is asking difficult questions about why their family dynamic is changing. This gentle guide serves as a bridge between a child's internal confusion and the logistical reality of divorce, providing clear language for feelings like anger, sadness, and anxiety. It validates that while the family structure is shifting, the love for the child remains constant. Designed for children in early to middle elementary school, it offers a supportive framework to help them realize they are not alone and that their big feelings are a normal part of a major life transition. Parents will appreciate how it simplifies complex concepts without being dismissive of the child's pain.
