When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends: Helping Kids Cope with Separation and Divorce (Let’s Talk About It!)

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Encourage your child explore their feelings and understand what it means when parents separate in this picture book for kids

Breakups and divorce can be extremely hard for children. In this illustrated story, a little girl is confused and hurt when her parents constantly argue and then decide to separate, but by speaking openly with Mom and Dad about her feelings, she learns she’s always loved. This thoughtful book assures kids they are not responsible for their parents’ disagreements or whether they decide to stay together, and encourages families to talk about the concerns and anxieties a child may have. Whatever changes a family may experience, including living in two homes, this book aims to help children cope and show them that their parents will always be there for them. 

Why parents, teachers, and caregivers recommend this social emotional book:

Gently helps kids ages 3-7 better understand what a divorce or separation means and reminds them that they are not responsible for this situationEncourages open communication in families about their emotions, anxieties, and fears so that everyone can begin to healSparks an important conversation and provides a chance for children to ask and answer questions posed throughout the bookIncludes bonus educational content in the back with tips and advice for parents!

As preschool and early-grades children read these sensitively written Let’s Talk About It! books at home or in the classroom, they will be encouraged to explore their own feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own. Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the course of growing up.

From the Publisher

HELPING CHILDREN TO EXPLORE THEIR FEELINGS

Advice to Parents

Each book in the series includes “Notes to Parents” that provide helpful hints and advice when dealing with the feelings and emotions of children.

Children are always encouraged to ask and answer questions posed throughout the books. Dialogue is created as a means to initiate communication, and to inspire learning.

WHEN MY PARENTS FORGOT HOW TO BE FRIENDS

The purpose of this book is to acknowledge some of the concerns and anxieties your child may experience when going through a divorce in the family. Allowing your child the opportunity to explore his/her feelings and fears is the first step in the process of healing. Giving children the chance to heal by addressing some of these issues will encourage them to become a survivor of separation and divorce, rather than remaining a victim.

Use this book as a tool to initiate dialogue and to stimulate communication between you and your children Remind your children that they are not responsible for the difficulties within the family and that their behavior had nothing to do with the decision to separate

Also available in the LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! Series

DO YOU HAVE A SECRET?

Children spend much of their time away from the security of their home, and as a result, we are not always able to be with them to ensure their safety. We can, however, introduce knowledge and encourage communication so that our children feel comfortable enough to disclose their secrets, whether they are good or bad. When children are encouraged to communicate, they will, in turn, develop the appropriate skills necessary for them to be active participants in maintaining their own safety.

MY BROTHER IS AUTISTIC

This book tells the story of a boy whose brother has autism. When he becomes embarrassed by his brother’s behavior in front of friends, he asks his teacher to explain autism to the class. With the teacher’s help, the children learn about people who were able to overcome the challenges of autism and go on to do important things.

This book describes some of the realities that kids with autism and their brothers and sisters experience every day. The author encourages all children to learn patience, understanding, and tolerance when dealing with an autistic friend.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Trade (March 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764131729
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764131721
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 – 8 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.44 x 0.08 x 9.5 inches