Let's Talk about It: Divorce

I read this book to my 6 yr.old as her mother and I were starting our divorce. I've researched all the popular divorce books for children, and this is by far the best. It is very simple and to the point, yet covers everything children need to know. It was a great way to open up lines of communication with my daughter.

There is no need to expound on Mr. Roger's credentials: he is the standard for teaching children. Mr. Roger's book is aimed at the younger reader, with 2-3 sentences per pages and illustrated with photographs to reinforce each page's concept. It's clearly geared for the younger reader and the photographs are from a 1970's lifestyle, but the points the book makes are solid and simple. It's not flowery or verbose, instead it's direct in it's message to the child(ren) reading it: mom and dad love you. There's going to be some real changes and it's not fun, but they will always love you and take care of you. For those divorcing with young children (I'm guesstimating ages 3 through 7) the book as absolutely great. This is a classic demonstration of Fred Rogers' poignant and elegant ability to communicate with children.

I had high expectations when I first saw this book was available, and I was not disappointed. It is a great book with good pictures. I definitely plan to use this with my kids.

When I told my 7 year old daughter that her dad and I were getting a divorce she crumbled. She sobbed "That means I won't have a daddy anymore." I wish I had this book before I told the kids. The book reassures kids in such a comforting and caring way. This book helped us get past the tears at bedtime that first week. And my kids never once thought the Divorce was their fault--because the book explains that so simply. Thank you Fred Rogers--this helped our family so much.

This book hits all the important things to tell a child about divorce, yet is not too wordy. It is very complete and really comforting. I bought a whole bunch of books to read to my girls (2 adn 5) to help them cope and they repeatedly ask for this one. It doesn't go into too much detail about different types of situations that don't apply, but just talks about feelings and gives them the message that they are ok and it is not their fault. My mom is a counselor and this is also her favorite. I highly recommend this book if you have young children and are getting divorced. Mr. Rogers is awesome!