Ella - Living with Mom and Dad

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Ella - Living with Mom and Dad

Some children live with both parents in one house. Some children live with one parent most of the time and visit the other parent. Both ways are okay, and families can be different from each other.

Some children live with both parents in one house. Some children live with one parent most of the time and visit the other parent. Both ways are okay, and families can be different from each other.

Amber and Sammy will live with Mom most of the time. Mom's house will be where Amber and Sammy sleep most nights, keep their toys, and eat breakfast and dinner.

Amber and Sammy will live with Mom most of the time. Mom's house will be where Amber and Sammy sleep most nights, keep their toys, and eat breakfast and dinner.

Amber and Sammy will see Dad on some weekends. This means they will go to Dad's house to spend time with him and then return to Mom's house.

Amber and Sammy will see Dad on some weekends. This means they will go to Dad's house to spend time with him and then return to Mom's house.

Amber will have a bedroom at Mom's house and a bedroom at Dad's house. Each room will have a bed, a place for clothes, and space for some toys and books.

Amber will have a bedroom at Mom's house and a bedroom at Dad's house. Each room will have a bed, a place for clothes, and space for some toys and books.

When Amber and Sammy go to Dad's house, they will bring a bag with clothes, a toothbrush, and a favorite toy or book. When they return to Mom's house, they will bring their bag back with them.

When Amber and Sammy go to Dad's house, they will bring a bag with clothes, a toothbrush, and a favorite toy or book. When they return to Mom's house, they will bring their bag back with them.

Mom's house and Dad's house might have some different rules, like different bedtimes or different foods. Both sets of rules can be okay, and Amber and Sammy can learn to follow the rules at each house.

Mom's house and Dad's house might have some different rules, like different bedtimes or different foods. Both sets of rules can be okay, and Amber and Sammy can learn to follow the rules at each house.

Even when Amber and Sammy are at Mom's house, they can still talk to Dad on the phone or video call. Even when they are at Dad's house, they can still talk to Mom. Staying in touch helps everyone feel connected.

Even when Amber and Sammy are at Mom's house, they can still talk to Dad on the phone or video call. Even when they are at Dad's house, they can still talk to Mom. Staying in touch helps everyone feel connected.

Mom and Dad both love Amber and Sammy. Living in two houses does not change how much Mom and Dad care. Both parents want Amber and Sammy to be happy and safe.

Mom and Dad both love Amber and Sammy. Living in two houses does not change how much Mom and Dad care. Both parents want Amber and Sammy to be happy and safe.

Families Can Look Different

Some children live with both parents in one house. Some children live with one parent most of the time and visit the other parent. Both ways are okay, and families can be different from each other.