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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].

Cadier, Florence. (Author). Daly, Melissa. (Added Author). Gandini, Claire, (illustrator.).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 0810991632
Physical Description: pages ; cm.
Publisher: New York, NY : Amulet Books, 2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Translation of: Les miens aussi ils divorcent!
Formatted Contents Note:	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.
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader MG+ 6.9 3 3 100189