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The case of the scary divorce: a Professor Jackson Skye mystery / Pickhardt, Carl E. -Washington, D.C. Magination Press, 1997.
A short novel about a boy who helps solve mysteries with Jackson Skye while he learns how
to deal with his feelings about his parents divorce. Appropriate for ages 8-12 years.
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Don't fall apart on Saturdays!: the children's divorce-survival book / Moser, Adolph -- Kansas
City, MO: Landmark Editions Inc., 2000.
This book explores many thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams a child might be having in the
case of his or her parents divorcing. Appropriate for ages 4-8 years.
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It's not your fault, Koko Bear: a read-together book for parents and young children during
divorce / Lansky, Vicki -- Minnetonka, MN: Book Peddlers, 1998.
A children's story and parenting guide is intended for families where both parents plan to
stay active and involved in their child's life after divorce.
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La famille recomposée: une famille composée sur un air différent / Saint-Jacques, MarieChristine -- Montréal: Éditions de l'Hôpital Sainte-Justine, 2002.
Traitant autant de la situation de l'enfant que de celle de l'adulte dans son rôle de parent, de
beaux-parents ou de conjoint, les auteurs abordent les questions suivantes: les
caractéristiques de la famille recomposée, les grandes étapes jusqu'à son épanouissement,
les conséquences sur les enfants, les défis des nouveaux conjoints, les difficultés les plus
courantes ainsi que les outils qui favorisent l'harmonie.
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Le divorce et la séparation / Sanders, Pete -- Montréal: Éditions École active, 1998.
Ce livre aborde les effets du divorce et de la séparation, les réactions face au divorce et à la
vie qui suit. Il y a aussi des photos et des bandes dessinées. Pour les enfants de 6 à 12
ans.
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Les deux maisons de Dominique / Gervais, Jean -- Montréal: Les Éditions du Boréal, 1991.
Ce livre suit Dominique et sa sœur Mélanie durant le divorce de leurs parents et durant
l'adaptation qui suit. Pour les enfants de 6 à 12 ans.
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Les parents se séparent...: pour mieux vivre la crise et aider son enfant / Cloutier, Richard -Montréal: Éditions de l'Hôpital Sainte-Justine, 2001.
Basé sur l'expérience et les observations des auteurs et inspiré de récits d'adultes et de
jeunes ayant traversé cette épreuve, ce livre s'attarde aussi au défi qu'ont les ex- conjoints de
remplir leur rôle de père ou de mère à part entière en priorisant les besoins et l'expression
des émotions de leur enfant.
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My family's changing: a first look at family break-up / Thomas, Pat -- Hauppauge, NY:
Barron's Educational Series, 2004.
This delightful picture book explores this issue of divorce in reassuringly simple terms.
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My parents are divorced, too: a book for kids by kids / Ford, Melanie -- Washington, DC:
Magination Press, 1997.
This book discusses issues that may occur before divorce, during divorce, and when new
families are formed. Appropriate for ages 8-13 years.
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My parents still love me even though they're getting divorced: an interactive tale for children /
Nightingale, Lois V. -- Yorba Linda, CA: Nightingale Rose Publishers, 1997.
With this book, children have the opportunity to answer questions and find creative ways to
deal with the situations the children in the story are facing, such as moving between two
households, celebrating holidays in two locations, handling difficult feelings of loss and
sadness.
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Papa se marie / Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer. -- Saint-Lambert, Québec: Éditions Héritage, 2007.
Une collection d'albums invitant les jeunes enfants à réfléchir et à exprimer leurs émotions
concernant certaines situations problématiques troublant la quiétude de leur quotidien, tout
en proposant à leurs parents quelques pistes pour amorcer le dialogue et stimuler la
communication.
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Parce que la vie continue: aider les enfants et les adolescents à vivre la séparation et le
divorce: un guide a l'intention des parents -- Ottawa: Santé Canada, 2001.
C’est une publication de Santé Canada qui veut offrir aux familles canadiennes divers
renseignements, suggestions et conseils pratiques afin qu'elles puissent aider leurs enfants à
traverser le processus de la séparation et du divorce. Elle vise également à aider les
professionnels des domaines des services sociaux, de la santé, de la justice et de l'éducation
dans leur travail auprès des enfants et de leurs parents.
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Parenting after separation for your child's future: a handbook for parents -- Vancouver: Law
Courts Education Society, 1999.
This workbook focuses on the needs of children when parents separate, and how you can
help meet those needs.
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Surviving your parents' divorce: a guide for young Canadians / Cochrane, Michael -- Etobicoke:
John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
Divorce and separation are hard for couples, but they're even harder on the children involved.
Many kids are in emotional turmoil, uncertain about the future, and blame themselves for the
break-up, even though it's not their fault. This guide fills the information gap, helping children
to grasp and cope with the forces at work in a separation.
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What happens next?: information for kids about separation and divorce -- Ottawa, ON:
Department of Justice, Canada, 2007.
This booklet has two purposes. First, it’s meant to help children between nine and twelve
years old learn some basic facts about family law and give them an idea of the processes
that parents may go through when they split up. Second, it’s meant to help children realize
that it’s normal for them to have an emotional response to the divorce of their parents.
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When children grieve: for adults to help children deal with death, divorce, pet loss, moving,
and other losses / James, John W. -- New York: Quill, 2002.
Provides information to empower children with positive, effective methods of dealing with
loss.
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"Why did you have to get a divorce? And when can I get a hamster?": a guide to parenting
through divorce / Wolf, Anthony E -- New York: Noonday Press, 1998.
This book shows parents how to steer children through the pain and the complex feelings
engendered by divorce, feelings that, if not resolved, can create continuing problems for a
child. It also explains how to deal with the difficult issues that so frequently accompany a
divorce.
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Web Sites
Divorce – From the US National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/divorce.html
Kids Health – Information for Kids, Teens and Parents from the Nemours Foundation
http://kidshealth.org/
Children and Divorce – From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/Facts_for_Families_Pages/Ch
ildren_and_Divorce_01.aspx
Separation and Divorce – Canadian Mental Health Association / La séparation et le divorce Association canadienne pour la santé mentale
http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=2-70-72
Parce que la vie continue: aider les enfants et les adolescents à vivre la séparation et divorce –
Agence de la santé publique du Canada / Because Life Goes on: Helping Children and Youth Live
with Separation and Divorce - Public Health Agency of Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/mh-sm/divorce/toc-fra.php#tdm
Helping Children Cope with Separation and Divorce – Caring for Kids / Comment aider les enfants à
affronter une séparation ou un divorce - Soins de nos enfants
http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/separation_and_divorce
Little Children, Big Challenges: Divorce - Sesame Street
http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/toolkits/divorce#3
Kids Help Phone / Jeunesse j’écoute
http://kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/InfoBooth/Family/Separation,-Divorce,-Custody.aspx
The 5 Top Mistakes Divorced Parents Make - WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/top-5-mistakes-divorced-parents-make
This guide provides medical material for information purposes only and is not intended to replace the
advice of your physician. The information may not always apply to your individual situation.
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The guide represents material available in the Family Resource Centre collection at CHEO. It is not
intended to be an exhaustive list. Your local public library may also be able to provide valuable
information.
If you require materials in alternative formats, please contact the library at 613-737-7600 ext. 2157 or
at [email protected].
Last Updated: June 2014
Links Tested: June 2014
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