The Crocodile in My Chest: A Gentle Story to Help Children Navigate Divorce and Big Feelings - Softcover

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Families can change shape. Love doesn't.

When ten-year-old Noah's family begins to change, something strange happens inside him. Fear, anger, sadness, worry and uncertainty seem to come alive as a crocodile in his chest.

His name is Cracky.

The Crocodile in My Chest is a gentle, emotionally honest story that helps children understand the big feelings that can accompany parental separation, divorce, family conflict and living between two homes.

As Noah navigates changing routines, difficult conversations and an uncertain future, he begins to discover that the feelings inside him aren't something to fear. With support from the people who love him—and by learning what is happening inside his brain and body—Noah discovers practical ways to calm himself, name and communicate his emotions, ask for help and rebuild his sense of safety.

Through Noah and Cracky's journey, children are reminded of several truths they may desperately need to hear: the separation is not their fault; they do not have to carry adult problems; they are allowed to love both parents; and big emotions do not make them bad, broken or alone.

Written by Australian family lawyer, International Separation Strategist, mediator, parental co-ordinator, educator and children's advocate Tracey McMillan, the story draws upon nearly three decades of professional experience supporting families navigating separation, conflict, domestic violence and child-focused dispute resolution.

More than a story about divorce, The Crocodile in My Chest creates an opening for conversations between children and the adults who care for them about emotional regulation, family transitions, resilience, safety, communication and hope.

An engaging resource for children, parents, caregivers, educators, counsellors, mediators, family-law professionals and others supporting children through separation and divorce.

Because different doesn't mean broken. Families can change shape and still be full of love.

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