Family break up
When Parents Break Up by
Skylight
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2.50
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WHEN PARENTS BREAK UP is a 12 page hand sized support booklet for children that talks about the common thoughts, feelings and issues a family break up can cause and gives ideas about ways to manage them. It also talks about how to ask for extra help if you need it. Based on recent NZ research and using child specialist expertise, this colourful booklet is one of Skylight's new children's support booklet series. The series offer key support information for older children in an engaging format, helping them to be able to think about sensitive and difficult issues that can impact their lives. FOR MULTIPLE ORDER DISCOUNTS (5 or more copies) PHONE 0800 299 100.
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Split single youth leaflet by
Skylight, NZ
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.75
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This colourful, credit card sized youth support leaflet, which folds out, is for young people when they are going through, or living with, a parental break up. Honest and direct, it reflects the difficult experiences of many young people and provides suggestions about ways to get through this time in the best way possible. Trialled by young people, youth workers, guidance counsellors and youth health providers, these new leaflets have been developed in response to requests from young people and youth sector professionals for support information that can be given discreetly to teens around key topics. It also comes as a set of 50 leaflets, with a colourful and practical stand – see below. The entire set of 10 different topics (i.e. 500 leaflets in total, and 10 stands) is also available – see in the Emotional Wellbeing section.
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Split youth leaflet pack of 50 by
Skylight, NZ
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10
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This colourful, credit card sized youth support leaflet, which folds out, is for young people when they are going through, or living with, a parental break up. Honest and direct, it reflects the difficult experiences of many young people and provides suggestions about ways to get through this time in the best way possible. Trialled by young people, youth workers, guidance counsellors and youth health providers, these new leaflets have been developed in response to requests from young people and youth sector professionals for support information that can be given discreetly to teens around key topics. It also comes as a single leaflet – see above. The entire set of 10 different topics (i.e. 500 leaflets in total, and 10 stands) is also available – see the Emotional Wellbeing section.
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It’s Just Different Now by
Linda Espie, Australia
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25.20
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An impressive, colourfully illustrated book about a child’s sense of loss and grief after parental separation or divorce. Its illustrations and simply expressed message are powerful enough to reach all ages, but it especially suits 3–7 year olds. The central character, Henry, names many of the reactions readers may have experienced when parents separate and live apart, and affirms that a new family shape now exists. Newly updated in 2009. Highly recommended. (2nd edition)
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Was It the Chocolate Pudding? A Story for Little Kids About Divorce by
Sandra Levins, illustrated by Bryan Langdo (USA)
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25.70
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Divorce usually changes many things in a young child’s life, including family structure, lifestyle and the child’s home. As a result, children of divorcing parents may feel sad, lonely, angry or confused, and like the young boy in this story, they often feel that they are to blame. With this gentle story, young children can begin to understand that divorce is about grown-up problems, while getting comforting answers to their most pressing questions. Was It the Chocolate Pudding? addresses the confusion experienced by children who are early school age and younger and focuses with comforting reassurance on the questions that are foremost in their minds – Do my parents still love me? Who will take care of me – and perhaps the biggest question of all – Was it my fault? A note to parents describes common emotions and reactions that parents may expect from their children during separation and divorce and provides practical information and helpful ways to guide the young child through this process. Engaging, full-colour illustrations. For ages 2–6.
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Every Second Friday by
Kiri Lightfoot, illustrated by Ben Galbraith (NZ)
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Margi and Totty’s Mum and Dad don’t live together any more. Every second Friday, Margi and Totty go and stay at Dad’s house where they have great fun doing all sorts of unexpected things. A fun, reassuring book that lets children know their parents both still love and enjoy them. Popular for its engaging illustrations and storyline.
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Ginny Morris and Mom’s House, Dad’s House by
Mary Collins Gallagher, illustrated by Whitney Martin (USA)
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Kids living in joint custody arrangements have to grapple with a number of logistical and emotional challenges, even under the best circumstances. Things get left or forgotten at the other house, projects and activities are interrupted, rules and schedules are different. In addition to feeling confused, frustrated and even helpless because of these practical problems, kids also miss the parent they aren’t with, the friends in the other neighbourhood, the pet in the other house, their other activities – even the other house itself. Ginny Morris and Mom’s House, Dad’s House spotlights many of the day-to-day experiences of a child in joint custody and a wide range of solutions to typical problems. Ginny’s ideas for getting organised, keeping connected with her parents and friends and coping with things she can’t change – and more – provide a roadmap for all children who are navigating the sometimes bumpy road between Mom’s house and Dad’s house.
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What's A Protection Order? by
Skylight
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A 20 page, A5, full colour, illustrated booklet for children 7 -12 years who've been affected by family violence. It clearly explains what a Protection Order is, why they are needed sometimes and what they mean for a family. Protection Orders often dictate changes in the children's lives and so it was important for them to understand the 'why' behind such a court order. The booklet was 'road tested' by children in our Skylight Domestic Violence groups, and by their facilitators. It was then redrafted and put out for feedback by a wide range of NZ professionals working with children and families/whanau impacted by violence. Just launched July 2009, by NZ's Head Family Court Judge, Judge Boshier. PLEASE NOTE: FOR DISCOUNTS FOR 5 OR MORE COPIES, PHONE 0800 299 100. 5 -19 COPIES $5, 20+ COPIES $4.50.
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My Parents are Divorced Too - 2nd edition by
Melanie Annie Ford and Steven Ford
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25.00
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A kid-to-kid, heart-to-heart look at the realities of divorce. In a simple, conversational tone, the Fords offer advice on everything from dealing with arguments to welcoming a new baby into a blended household. It's sure to soothe children learning to cope with a changing family.Simple truths, great wisdom, and a lot of 'I've been through it' advice are packed into this updated edition, along with photos . Young readers will come away with effective new tools for coping, taught by some of the best teachers around - kids just like themselves! Written for Ages 8-13.
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