Divorce and separation can feel overwhelming for children-but with the right tools, parents can open the door to understanding, comfort, and healing.
Little Bear and the Two Caves
is a gentle story designed to help children make sense of divorce in a way that feels safe and relatable. Written by a licensed therapist and parent coach with nearly two decades of experience supporting families, this book provides both a story for children and a practical parent's guide.
Inside you'll find:
A child-friendly story
that helps kids understand what divorce means and how it may affect their daily lives
A parent's guide with page-by-page suggestions
, giving you clear ideas for what to say and how to start important conversations
Questions and discussion prompts
to encourage your child to share their thoughts and feelings
Insights for parents
on how children experience divorce and ways to support them through transition
A starting point for ongoing communication
, which is one of the most important ways to support children during divorce
This book is written for parents, caregivers, and professionals who want to create a foundation of love, safety, and open communication.
Author Shannon Rios Paulsen, MS, LMFT, PCC, has worked with thousands of children and families navigating divorce and separation. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, she has dedicated her career to helping parents raise emotionally healthy children during times of transition.
Whether you are beginning this journey or are in the middle of it,
offers a compassionate resource to help you and your child talk, connect, and move forward together.