All Families Are Not the Same: How to Talk to Your Kids about Divorce (Valentina and her White Elephant)

In this book, Valentina finds out her parents are getting a divorce. Valentina shares her feelings and fears with Lucy, and with her help, she understands that no matter what, her parents will always love her, what to expect after the divorce and that this is NOT her fault.

Families can be living in different homes or have different dynamics, but that doesn’t mean they stop being a family.

I use the analogy of the big white elephant in the room as something that no one wants to talk about; the book is written in a way that helps children understand and get through complicated topics.

“All families are not the same” is one of a series of books that touches on complex subjects for children, like divorce, death, and secrets.

These are unique children’s books that would help families cope with difficult subjects or circumstances, how to talk to their children, and use the prompts to have open discussions, in this case, about parental separation and divorce.