My parents are getting divorced : how to keep it together when your mom and dad are splitting up / Florence Cadier with Melissa Daly ; illustrated by Claire Gandini ; [translated by Jackie Strachan and Jane Moseley].
Other Titles: Miens aussi ils divorcent!. English
Author: Cadier, Florence.
Publisher: New York, NY : Amulet Books, 2004.
ISBN: 0810991632 (pbk.) :
Description: 112 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series: Sunscreen
Subject: Children of divorced parents Juvenile literature.
Divorce Juvenile literature.
Divorce.
Notes: Translation of: Les miens aussi ils divorcent!
Contents: Dealing with arguments and other problems -- A weird atmosphere -- How did it happen? -- It's so hard to understand -- What's happening to me? -- What part do I play in all this? -- Growing up is hard to do -- My childhood heroes -- Playing judge -- Goodbye to childhood -- Divorce and its consequences -- The divorce -- No fault -- Fault -- Don't I get a say? -- What happens now? -- Getting used to things -- What if my parents aren't married? -- Child support -- What happens if the child support isn't paid? -- Who can I count on? -- Your friends -- Your grandparents -- Your other relatives -- A new nest -- Living in two houses -- I am not a postman! -- I'm not my mom and I'm not my dad. I'm just me! -- Pain and hurt -- The start of a new life -- A moment of calm -- Tightening your belt -- Everyone reacts differently -- The new partner -- The first encounter -- Getting to know you -- Coming to grips with the situation -- Part of the new scenery -- Am I still part of this new family? -- New experiences, new ties -- Names and surnames -- And he has kids, too! -- Another new arrival -- Future family ties.
Summary: Explains the feelings and questions shared by young adults whose parents are getting divorced, the changes that could occur, and how to deal with them. Includes hotline numbers.
