My Mom and Dad are Getting a Divorce Social Story Kit

Help children understand and cope with the changes that can happen when parents get divorced or separated with this supportive Divorce Social Story Kit. This resource includes two child-friendly stories, visual supports, a sticker chart, incentives, tips, and an implementation guide to help children understand divorce, prepare for changes, and adjust to living in two homes.

The Parents Getting a Divorce social story explains divorce in simple, reassuring language and helps children understand that although their family may look different, they will continue to be loved and cared for. The I Have Two Homes celebratory story focuses on the positive aspects of having two homes. It helps children understand that having a home with Mom and a home with Dad can be a normal part of their new family routine.

What’s Included:

• My Parents are Getting a Divorce Social Story A child-friendly story that explains what divorce means and helps children understand some of the changes that may happen when parents decide to live in separate homes. The story provides simple explanations and reassurance while helping children know what they can expect.
• I Have Two Homes Celebratory Story A positive story that celebrates the experience of having two homes. It helps children recognize that both homes can be places where they are safe, cared for, and loved.
• Visuals Pictures and visual supports that can help children understand the concept of having a home with each parent and prepare for going between homes.
• First/Then Board A simple visual tool that helps children understand what is happening now and what will happen next. This can be especially helpful during transitions between homes.
• Incentive Pictures Pictures of possible rewards that can be used with the sticker chart to provide positive reinforcement when children successfully manage difficult transitions or demonstrate desired behaviors.
• Stickers Printable stickers that can be used to reinforce children’s efforts and successes as they adjust to new routines and transitions.
• Sticker Chart A visual reward chart that allows children to earn stickers for successfully completing a goal. Parents and caregivers can use the chart to encourage positive behaviors and celebrate progress.
• Parent Tips Practical suggestions for to make divorce a little easier.
• Implementation Guide Step-by-step suggestions for using the social stories, celebratory story, visuals, sticker chart, and incentives. The guide helps parents and caregivers create a consistent and supportive approach for using the materials.

Great for:

✓ Children whose parents are getting divorced or separated

✓ Children adjusting to living in two homes

✓ Children transitioning between Mom’s house and Dad’s house

✓ Children experiencing changes in family routines

✓ Children who have difficulty understanding divorce or separation

✓ Children who experience anxiety related to changes and transitions

✓ Children who benefit from social stories and visual supports

✓ Parents, caregivers, and therapists, and other professionals

This Divorce Social Story Kit provides children with simple explanations, visual supports, and positive reinforcement to help them understand family changes and feel more prepared and secure as they adjust to their new routines.

All Positively Prepared stories are written using positive language and simple illustrations/words to reduce visual clutter and increase understanding.

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