Divorce Reading List

Below are just a few of the resources available. If you are looking for something specific, please reach out to us and we will do our best to direct you to the most helpful resources.

Books for Parents

Ford-Blackstone, Jann, and Jupe, Sharyl. “Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After a Divorce or Separation”. Chicago Review Press, 2004.

Warshak, Richard A. “Divorce Poison: Protecting the Parent-Child Bond from a Vindictive Ex”. Harper Paperbacks, 2003.

Warshak, Richard A. “Divorce Poison New and Updated Edition: How to Protect Your Fmaily form Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing”. William Morrow Paperbacks, 2010.

Thomas, Shirley. “Parents are Forever: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Successful Coparents After Divorce”. Springboard Publications, 2004.

McGhee, Christina. “Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids”. Berkley Trade, 2010.

Rios, Shannon. “The 7 Fatal Mistakes Divorced and Separated Parents Make: Strategies for Raising Healthy Children of Divorce and Conflict”. LifeThreads Books, 2009.

Garber, Benjamin. “Keeping Kids Out of the Middle: Child-Centered Parenting in the Midst of Conflict, Separation, and Divorce”. HCI, 2008.

Pedro-Carroll, JoAnne. “Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce”. Avery Trade, 2010.

Philyaw, Deesha, and Thomas, Michael, “Co-Parenting 101: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Two Households after Divorce”. New Harbinger Publications, 2013.

Lippman, Jessica, and Greenwall Lewis, Paddy. “Divorcing with Children: Expert Answers to Tough Questions from Parents and Children”. Praeger, 2008.

Beyer, Roberta, and Winchester, Kent. “Juggling Act: Handling Divorce Without Dropping the Ball: A Survival Kit for Parents and Kids”. Free Spirit Publishing, 2001.

Daughtry, Tammy. “Co-Parenting Works!: Helping Your Children Thrive after Divorce”. Zondervan, 2011.

Books for Kids

Holyoke, Nancy. “A Smart Girl’s Guide to Her Parents’ Divorce: How to Land on Your Feet When Your World Turns Upside Down”. American Girl, 2009.

MacGregor, Cynthia. “The Divorce Helpbook for Teens”. Impact Publishers, 2004. Brown, Laurie Krasny, and Brown, Marc. “Dinosaurs Divorce”. Boston: Little, Brown, Young Readers, 1988.

Foster, Brook Lea. “The Way They Were: Dealing with Your Parents’ Divorce After a Lifetime of Marriage”. Three Rivers Press, 2006.

Lamotte, Elisabeth Joy. “Overcoming Your Parent’s Divorce: 5 Steps to a Happy Relationship”. New Horizon Press, 2008.

Smith, Alexa, and Smith, Samantha. “Divorce Survival Guide for Kids”. 2012

Cassella-Kapusinski, Lynn. “Now What Do I Do?: A guide to Help Teenagers with Their Parents’ Separation or Divorce”. ACTA Publications, 2006.

Ford, Melanie. “My Parents Are Divorced Too: A Book for Kids by Kids”. Magination Press, 2006.

Stern, Zoe and Stern, Evan. “Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe’s and Evan’s Coping Guide for Kids”. Tricycle Press, 2008.

LaMotte, Elisabeth. “Overcoming Your Parents’ Divorce: 5 Steps to a Happy Relationship”. New Horizons Press, 2008.

Sindell, Max. “The Bright Side: Surviving Your Parents’ Divorce”. HCI, 2007.

Levins, Sandra. “Was It the Chocolate Pudding?: A Story for Little Kids about Divorce”. American Psychology Association, 2006.

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