Helping your child feel safe between two homes.

When a family experiences parental separation, it affects children in ways they don't understand. They may not have the words to explain it but there might be a significant difference in their behavior. 

You might notice : silence, struggle in their concentration, drop in their academic performance, anxiety, sudden emotional sensitivity, avoiding interaction and perhaps sometimes not expressing anything at all. 

These changes don't mean something is wrong with your child... they are often a reflection of what they are trying to understand and process. 

Behind these changes, your child may be quietly experiencing deep emotions they don't yet know how to express. They might be wondering ; will things ever feel the same again?, confused about the causes of parents separation, afraid of loosing connection with a parent, or trying to figure out where they really belong. And as a parent, the hardest part is not always the change itself...but not knowing exactly how your child is feeling inside,.

Children might not comprehend the reasons behind the 'family change', they therefore don't need perfect explanations. They need consistent reassurance, safety, and emotional security from both parents. It is of great importance to make them feel that they are still deeply loved by both parents and they belong to both homes.

Having experienced this growing up with my parents separated, I didn't always have the words to explain what I felt...but I remember needing reassurance, stability, and to feel loved from both sides. This is why I created a storybook for kids, TWO HOMES ONE BIG LOVE  (part of the Gentle Bedtime Stories Collection) to help children going through similar experiences, learn how to understand and process their emotions... and confirm the reassurance that both parents still love them.

The story is thoughtfully written in simple, gentle language which easily accommodates children aged between 3-10 years. Supporting your child through change begins with helping them feel safe, loved, and understood.