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A handbook offering "reassurance, sympathy, and sound advice onhow to cope with a family that's splitting up."

Although divorce remains an unfortunate reality for many families, teens who witness their parents' failed marriage are often left feeling isolated and conflicted, with nowhere to turn. With the right support, however, many teens find that the fracturing of one relationship in the family does not have to mean the fracturing of all-they can maintain strong relationships with both parents and even stepparents and siblings. Touching upon the practical,...

"When your parents divorce, it can feel like the world turns upside down. What do you do? Whether you live mostly at your mom's or dad's, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]

Through well placed humor and apt advice, several misconceptions children have about divorce are clarified. Offers tools and insights to both children and adults to effectively deal with the difficult challenges that a family goes through when parents get divorced.

Uses letters, stories, and informational text to provide advice for children on how to cope with their parents' divorce.

A guide to dealing with the divorce of parents, discussing various reasons for divorce, the emotions experienced by the children, and ways of coping with the change.