How to Survive Your Parents' Divorce: Kids' Advice to Kids

A guidebook for both children and their parents as they rebuild their lives after divorce.

Over 250 young people (ages 9 to 24) share how they coped with their parents' separation. Few books actually feature youth's voices.

20 counselors add their insights.

Updated and revised in 2025 with many resource organizations and books.

'In many ways it's a peer support group,' Elizabeth McGonagle, social social worker, founder of Banana Splits

'Good hints about keeping equal love from your parents.' John, age 14