Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite

My Parents' Divorce Through My Eyes: A Workbook for Children by Jennifer Junghans is a thoughtfully designed workbook created to help children deal with and understand how they feel, and what has changed when their parents are or have divorced. It begins with a personal message about how the book serves as a safe space to write down how each child feels during this time, and it’s designed to look like a personal note to each child it belongs to. Through engaging prompts/questions, along with kid-friendly graphics, the workbook encourages children to understand their emotions, maintain love and respect for their mom and dad, and think about what’s most difficult, as well as how to cope with all the changes. It also provides a gentle way for children to express their feelings and needs to their parents, making it easier for everyone to support one another during such a significant life change.

As an educator, I’ve seen many of my students struggle when their parents are fighting, going through a divorce, or have been divorced for some time. I wish I'd had this book to give to their parents to help them support their children through the situation. The best part of My Parents’ Divorce Through My Eyes by Jennifer Junghans is that it’s not just a book for kids to express their feelings about divorce—it also includes uplifting prompts like “Who Makes Me Laugh” and “My Favorite Places to Be,” which offer a welcome break from constantly thinking about the hard stuff. I especially appreciated all the little graphics on each page, particularly the one with the owls and feeling words. Even as an adult, I sometimes struggle to identify exactly what I’m feeling, so I can imagine how helpful that would be for children. This book is a thoughtful and supportive tool that I recommend to any parent, teacher, or counselor working with children during family changes.