Natalie Knox – författare

Since the divorce, Liam hates feeling like his life is out of his control. He is angry about giving his dog away and moving house. In fact, he is angry all the time. He often feels down and can''t seem to bounce back to his usual upbeat self. He secretly wonders whether the whole divorce wasn''t actually his fault. When his father remarries, he finds the reality of a blended family very hard.

Emily feels insecure and lonely. She is fearful of many things, including the possibility that her mother may leave too, just like her father did. When her mother brings home a new boyfriend, the changes threaten to overwhelm her.

Between the meaningful conversations with trusted adults and the spiritual wisdom offered by the Bible, Liam and Emily begin to adapt to the changes divorce brings. Amidst tears and laughter, they find hope, resilience and acceptance to the new direction their lives are taking. 

''The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily'' is designed for kids to reflect on their own divorce story. The fun, downloadable activity pages provide a safe space to process, problem-solve and reflect on their own reality. There''s a big emphasis on emotional intelligence with lots of emotional vocabulary to help kids find the right words to express themselves effectively. With its gentle spiritual message, it also offers a deeper path to divorce recovery.

Aimed at children aged 6-12, and can be used by families, counsellors, teachers and community workers.

Finalist, 14th Annual National Indie Book Awards

Companion eBook to ''The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily'', finalist in the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards.

What is your role as a parent in helping your children process all that divorce has brought?

What is ''The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily'' all about and why is it so effective?

This short book is a parents'' guide to the divorce recovery, self-help book for kids called ''The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily''. This vital companion offers everything a parent needs to know and do while their children are working through this self-help book. A potent yet quick read that covers:

•How to create and foster a safe space at home for children to open up and process their feelings

•Understanding why emotional intelligence is so important to divorce recovery

•How to practically facilitate and improve communication between yourself and your children

•How to deal with any misconceptions that have cropped up during and after the divorce

•How to include spirituality in the healing process using the Bible

•When to call for professional help

Be part of the answer, share in your children''s divorce recovery journey and move forward together.

Sedert die egskeiding voel Liaan asof sy lewe buite beheer is. Hy haat dit. Hy is vies daaroor dat hy sy hond moet weg gee en dat hy moet trek. Hy is konstant kwaad. Hy voel gereeld hartseer en sukkel om na sy ou, gelukkige self terug te keer. Stilletjies wonder hy of die egskeiding nie dalk sy skuld was nie. Hy sukkel ook met die realiteit van ''n gemengde gesin nou dat sy pa weer trou.

Emma voel onseker en alleen. Sy vrees baie dinge, onder andere dat haar ma hulle ook sal verlaat. Wanneer haar ma ''n nuwe kêrel aan hulle voorstel, voel sy oorweldig deur al die veranderinge.

Deur betekenisvolle gesprekke met betroubare volwassenes en geestelike waarhede vanuit die Bybel, begin Liaan en Emma aan te pas by die veranderinge wat die egskeiding meebring. Ten midde van trane en lag, vind hulle hoop, veerkragtigheid en aanvaardig in hierdie nuwe seisoen.

Die Reis van die Dapper Hart is geskryf vir kinders om oor hulle eie storie ten midde van ''n egskeiding te besin. Die pret aktiwiteitsblaaie, wat van die internet gelaai kan word, skep vir elke kind ''n veilige ruimte vir prosessering, probleemoplossing en refleksie op hul eie realiteit. Emosionele intelligensie word beklemtoon en die voorsiening van emosionele woordeskat laat die kind toe om die regte woorde te kies om hulself sinvol uit te druk. Deur ''n sagte, geestelik boodskap, rus die boek ook die leser toe op ''n dieper vlak.  

Gemik op kinders tussen 6 en 12 jaar en kan deur families, beraders, onderwysers en gemeenskapswerkers gebruik word.

ʼn Finalis in die 14de Jaarlikse VSA Indie-toekennings vir Uitmuntendheid.

E-boek aanvullend tot Die Reis van die Dapper Hart, ʼn finalis in die 14de Jaarlikse VSA Indie-toekennings vir Uitmuntendheid.

Wat moet jy as ouer doen om jou kind te help om alles wat met die egskeiding op hulle afgekom het te hanteer?

Waaroor gaan Die Reis van die Dapper Hart en hoekom is dit so geslaagd?

Hierdie boek is ʼn ouergids tot Die reis van die dapper hart, ʼn selfhelpboek vir kinders wie se ouers skei. Dié noodsaaklike gids bied alles wat ʼn ouer behoort te weet en doen terwyl hul kinders deur Die Reis van die Dapper Hart werk. Dis kort en kragtig en dek:

Wees deel van die oplossing, deel in jou kinders se genesingsproses en beweeg saam vorentoe.