The following books for children and teens are "real", based on our work with thousands of children and teens. The grief process is explained without sugarcoating; at the same time children of all ages learn ways to handle changes in their families, gain a sense of hope and realize that they still have a family.

Snowman: A Companion for Young Readers

This book teaches children that it is all right to grieve the loss of their family as they knew it or wished it could be. It also gives them a sense of hope about their present and future while allowing them to remember and treasure the past. This book, for younger children, is a companion book to A Kid's Guide to Separation and Divorce.

A Kid's Guide to Separation and Divorce

Coming to terms with divorce for children and teens means understanding the changes that have occurred and are occurring in one's family; being able to express feelings in healthy ways and learning skills to help them cope with the losses and changes in their lives. Divorce is confusing. This book also explains legal terms to children to help them better understand the legal, social and psychological process related to separation and divorce.

KIDSHARE, Taking Good Care of Yourself (For Kids)

Children often feel like they are the only ones whose parents are separating. Parents sometimes feel helpless when it comes to helping their children during a difficult family transition. Through activities and stories, children learn that they are not alone, that their feelings count. They learn skills to communicate to their parents and deal with their own anger.

TEENSHARE, Taking Good Care of Yourself (For Teens)

Teens in the privacy of their own home, with or without a parent or friend to share with them, can better understand changes in families, why their feelings may fluctuate and the importance of knowing when to seek help. Providing a sense of hope, Teenshare is "chock-full" of coping strategies to assist teens in their family and peer relationships. The activities also help teens to start thinking about their own relationships.