Printable Worksheet · Family Change

🏠 Our Family Story

When families change, children need help making sense of their new story. This worksheet helps children and parents write a simple, honest, loving version of what their family looks like now.

Child's Name

Date

Part 1 — My Family Right Now

The people in my family are…

👤 Person 1

👤 Person 2

👤 Person 3

👤 Anyone else in my family…

Part 2 — My Two Homes

What do each of my homes feel like?

🏠 Home 1 — with…

🏡 Home 2 — with…

Part 3 — Things That Stay the Same

Even when families change, some things never change 💛

Part 4 — My Feelings About Our Family

Complete these sentences honestly — there are no wrong answers

When I think about our family change, I feel…

Something I miss is…

Something I'm okay with is…

Something I wish a grown-up knew is…

Part 5 — My Family Story (in my own words)

Write or draw your family story here

💡 For Grown-Ups

Do this with your child, not for them. Their words matter — resist the urge to edit.
If they write something painful, thank them for their honesty. "I'm so glad you told me that."
Keep a copy and revisit it every few months — children's feelings about family change evolve.
Sharing this with their school counselor (with permission) can open helpful conversations.