Two Homes

This is a warm, reassuring book that gently helps children understand they can feel safe, loved, and supported while living in two homes. It’s concise, easy to follow, and uses uplifting language that normalizes family changes without minimizing a child’s feelings. A thoughtful and practical resource for children navigating divorce or separation. I'll share it in our private practice.

"Two Homes" was on my Amazon wish list for a while, and now that my son is about to start overnights with his father, I bought this book. "Two Homes" takes a positive, sensitive approach to helping children (and parents) frame a time of transition, which can disrupt even the most emotionally regulated children, in a positive (but not Pollyanna-ish) light. It is so important for kids to know that they are deeply loved in both homes. Thiis book assures them of that in simple terms even very young children can comprehend. Children can often feel like they have no home rather than two homes, so I think it's important to reinforce their place in each household, which this book does.

Great book for a child. Who’s learning about two different home

Our son, who is almost 3, is beginning to understand that our family is a little different than other kids. His father and I have never lived together since he was born, so he hasn't known a different arrangement. But he has begun to ask more questions about whether daddy will sleep over or will mommy come visit when he's at daddy's. This book is remarkable in that it depicts many of our realities -- right down to that dad has a rocking chair for the little kid and mom has a cushy chair. Written without any saccharine or over-wrought explanations. Just clear communication that the kid gets to have two similar but different and all-loving homes. I also like that the child is gender-neutral. "Alex" can be either a girl or boy, both by name and appearance.

Very basic but works for 3 year old

Book discusses what it’s like having two homes/ divorced parents.

With a friend going through divorce this book has been helpful for the children to see the new reality of a home with mom and a home with dad. No judgement in this book. At all. Just pictures and text showing 2 parents that love their kids, each having a different house and life for their kids. This book has helped and will continue to help a small person feel that there is a place for them that includes both parents, 2 people that will be there to take care of them and love them.

I was a child therapist and am now a parent of a child and going through a divorce. I read this book to my 2 year old son at the time when we talked to him about his parents splitting apart. He really grasped it and held on. This book and another got him through the move to a new place and helped him to adjust to visits between two homes. We revisit it as necessary and when things change. Sometimes my son will ask for it. I keep it on a low shelf so he can hear it when he wants. I can't recommend this book more highly. I have suggested it to other parents as well and they told me it was really helpful. I love that it is so age appropriate and positive. It reminds the child that both parents still love him and will both provide a loving and comfortable and safe environment for him to come and go. It eases the anxiety of going from house to house and provides reassurance.

Good concept for children not missing, just gain a house

en anglais mais il semble que la traduction existe maintenant: pour parler du divorce simplement pour les enfants dès quatre ans. voire trois ans.

Este libro es un verdadero tesoro para familias o para abordar en el aula una separación o un divorcio. Con una delicadeza y sensibilidad maravillosas, "Two Homes" aborda un tema difícil y lo convierte en algo comprensible y, lo más importante, lleno de amor. La historia de Alex, que tiene una casa con mamá y una casa con papá, nos muestra de una forma muy visual y reconfortante que, aunque los espacios y los objetos sean diferentes en cada lugar, el amor de ambos padres es constante. Es una narración que no se centra en lo que se pierde, sino en lo que se gana: el tener dos hogares llenos de cariño. Las ilustraciones son preciosas y ayudan a los niños a entender que su lugar está en ambos sitios.

Great story to talk and explain the tricky times in children’s lives which can be confusing and worrying to let them know all will be ok Lovely pictures to share too

The book received today, seems used and not in good condition.