Please Explain Divorce to Me: Because My Parents Are Breaking Up: A Story for Children and Step-by-Step Guide for Parents ("Please Explain to Me") (Unabridged‪)‬

Because divorce or separation in cohabitating relationships is a family event, this book was written for both children and adults. Gently telling their children that they will be getting a divorce, a mother and father share their family story: the journey from their happy wedding day, through the conflict at present and into the near and reassuring future. The book's second half highlights important tips and insights for parents.

Children will:

Learn about the divorce process
Find out that their own parents' divorce is not their fault
Discover that parents divorce each other; they do not divorce their children
Be comforted knowing they are still part of a family who loves them
Understand what it is like to have two homes


Parents will:

Have a framework for telling their children they are getting a divorce
Hear the common questions children ask
Learn the DOs and DON'Ts regarding their own behavior
Improve the likelihood of creating a healthier divorce
Understand their children's reactions and support their emotions


"Dr. Zelinger expertly navigates the sensitive topic of divorce, providing young readers with a compassionate and understanding perspective. The book's engaging storytelling, complemented by vibrant illustrations, encourages open dialogue and empowers children to navigate, with resilience and comprehension, the emotional complexities of divorce."—Sarah Becker, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Premium Health Center, Brooklyn, NY

"The message of Dr. Zelinger's book echoes our primary goal as divorce mediators--to assist divorcing couples to create a healthier, non-adversarial divorce for the entire family. In a gentle —albeit direct—manner, Dr. Zelinger provides a thoughtful, well-planned approach for parents to prepare their children for the news of their divorce."—Maren Cardillo, Esq., Divorce Mediation Professionals