Anyone know of a book about parents seperating that is suitable for a 3 yr old ??

[nutcracker]

Ds is really getting confused, and not handling the whole thing well at all.

He keeps thinking that when people leave, they are not coming back, or that when his dad visits him here it means he is staying.

Any book that would help would be great.

Try speaking to librarian in local kids library. They often have books about 'life events', in my library they are not out on general shelves but 'kept' by librarian.

Ahh right, thats a great idea, thanks.

Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families by LAUREN KRASNEY BROWN

I used this for the step children. Loads more if you look this up on Amazon it will bring other up too.

I have not been in yr situation but my DH has been, when his kids were 2 & 4. He and their mum (who they continued living with) explained to the boys that Daddy was working away a lot and that was why he was at home less. They didn't even have the we don't love each other anymore chat but just concentrated on the practicalities of why was dad not here.

Thanks you two

The main problem with Ds is that I explain and then he forgets again and we just go round and round in circles. It is early days as his dad only left on saturday, but he seems to be getting more distressed as the days go on.

How about drawing him a picture of two houses. One with Mummy, himself & brothers & sisters & the other which has Daddy in it. Then draw a path between the two so that he knows that Daddy can find his way back to visit & he can go & visit Daddy.
I used to find drawing pics really helpful for DS when he was younger.
How are you doing Nutcracker? Hope you are ok.