A Tool for Families in Transition
Olive and the Secret of the Pies provides a neutral, safe framework for children to process separation, divorce, and co-parenting.
Download the Professional Partnership GuideFor Therapists & Counselors
Clinical Framing & Safety
Helping a child navigate loyalty conflicts is delicate work. This story relieves children of the burden of being the "moderator of fairness".
Includes the "Counselor's Companion":
- Safety First: Guidelines on when the metaphor applies, and recognizing when a child may be dealing with an unsafe parent
- Language Tools: Helping parents distinguish between "Parent Brain" and "Ex-Partner Brain"
- Assessment Prompts: "Do you feel like someone only deserves a small slice of your love?"
"I would 1000% recommend it to my clients and to other therapists. I truly feel like having something like this could have eased my burden and pain."
— Rachel, Counselor
For Family Law Attorneys & Mediators
Client Care & Intake Resources
Set a constructive tone from your first consultation. Providing this book to clients demonstrates a commitment to the child's well-being over conflict.
Partnership Opportunities:
- Bulk Licensing: Purchase cases for your intake packets or closing gifts.
- Co-Branded Editions: Add your firm's logo or a "Compliments of [Firm Name]" message to the back cover.
For Libraries & Educators
Programming & SEL
Perfect for "Divorce & Separation" coping skills collections.
Activity Ideas Included:
- Craft: Paper plate "Love Pies".
- STEM Tie-in: Measuring and mixing demonstrations.
What Professionals Are Saying
"This is a beautiful way to help young children and their parents with the fairness issues when splitting time between homes after divorce. It will be a useful resource for counselors and teachers also."
— Beth, Librarian
"The use of repetition and onomatopoeia is an excellent addition. The imagery created from the descriptions is clear and relatable."
— Betsy, Elementary Teacher
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