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My Parents Are Divorced Too A Book for Kids by Kids

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ISBN-10: 1591472415

ISBN-13: 9781591472414

Edition: 2nd 2006

Authors: Melanie Ford, Annie Ford, Steven Ford, Jann Blackstone-Ford, Charles Beyl

List price: $14.95
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Melanie, Annie, and Steven Ford all became part of one family when Melanie and Steven's father married Annie's mother. At the time of the marriage, the three children were in elementary and middle school. Later a new baby joined the blended family. Their story unfolds as the children talk to each other in an interview format, creating a casual, conversational feel. Discusses the feelings they experienced and problems they faced, offers advice and reassurance, and reassures readers that they can feel better by explaining how the children of this blended family learned to cope. Melanie, Annie, and Steven tell of their likes and dislikes, how it was to have new relatives, what it felt like to…    
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Book details

List price: $14.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Publication date: 4/15/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 72
Size: 6.76" wide x 9.20" long x 0.45" tall
Weight: 0.726

Learning About the Divorce
When Something Is Wrong
Why won't my parents explain what is happening?
I hate it when they fight! What can I do about my parents' arguments?
When Parents Divorce
What does divorce mean anyway?
I feel like the only kid alive whose parents are divorced. Is it just me?
My parents had trouble even telling me that they were getting divorced. Is this normal?
Maybe in a year or so my parents will get back together. Does that ever happen?
Is there anything I can do to stop this divorce from happening?
When It's Time to Feel Better
Why do I feel like the divorce was my fault?
Divorce really stinks! What can I do to feel better about all this?
Help! My parents aren't listening. Who else can I talk to?
I am tired of talking! Are there other ways to deal with my parents' divorce?
Adjusting to Your Parents' Divorce
When Families Change
Why do I have to move to a different house?
I feel like I am caught in the middle. Do I have to choose between parents?
Can things get worse after my parents divorce?
Holidays feel so weird. Why can't we all be together?
When Parents Aren't Around
It's not fair. Why doesn't my mom spend more time with me?
I miss my dad. What can I do?
Sometimes I don't feel like visiting my mom. What can I do?
Dating, Remarriage, and New Families
When Parents Date
Oh no! My mom is dating. What if I hate her new boyfriend?
My dad wants to get married. Now what?
When Parents Get Married Again
I'm afraid I won't like my new siblings. Is that okay?
What if I don't like my stepmom or stepdad?
I'm different from my new family in some ways. How can I feel okay about it?
What if people say hurtful things about me or my family?
What do I call my new parents?
My mom's having a baby! Will a new baby spoil everything?
I have new grandparents now! How is this all going to work?
I want to feel like a family. What can I do to help everyone get along better?
What else can I do to help this family work?
Okay, family discussions. How do we do that?
Is This It?