This book looks at what life is like for a child living with a single parent. It touches briefly on the circumstances that may cause a child to have a single parent, including divorce, an unmarried parent, and the death of a parent. The age-appropriate text explores questions children may have when living with a single parent and offers guidance about how to talk about their thoughts and feelings with their parents and others.

Includes index.

Living with a single parent -- Why is my parent single? -- Love and support -- Doing the work of two people -- Special friends -- Your parent's new friends -- Asking questions -- People to talk to -- Answering questions -- All kinds of families.