A Children's Book Series Dedicated to Children's Emotional Health
Two Homes Heroes™ Children’s Series - Helping kids navigate life between two homes with confidence, understanding, and heart.
About Two Homes Heroes
The Two Homes Heroes Story
Two Homes Heroes™ Children’s Book Series
Helping children navigate life between two homes with confidence, courage, and emotional strength.
The Two Homes Heroes™ series by Author Corwin Melvin is a powerful collection of children’s books created to support kids living in single-parent, co-parenting, and blended family environments.
Through relatable characters, real-life situations, and emotionally engaging storytelling, this series helps children understand and express the complex feelings that come with transitioning between two homes. From managing schedules and holidays to navigating sibling dynamics and big emotions, each book offers practical tools and reassurance that children are not alone in their journey.
Designed for both children and the adults who support them, Two Homes Heroes™ serves as a bridge for meaningful conversations, emotional growth, and stronger family connections.
This series empowers children to:
- Build emotional awareness and resilience
- Express feelings in healthy and constructive ways
- Navigate change with confidence
- Feel seen, supported, and understood
At its core, Two Homes Heroes™ turns life’s challenges into opportunities for growth, reminding every child that no matter where they are, they are loved, valued, and never alone.
Our Mission
Two Homes Heroes™ Mission
At Two Homes Heroes™, our mission to support, empower, and uplift children navigating life between two homes by helping them understand, express, and manage their emotions with confidence and clarity.
We are committed to creating meaningful, relatable stories that reflect the real experiences of children in single-parent, co-parenting, and blended family environments. Through engaging characters and heartfelt storytelling, we provide children with the tools they need to process change, build resilience, and develop emotional strength.
Our goal is to transform moments of confusion, frustration, and uncertainty into opportunities for growth, connection, and self-discovery. We strive to help every child feel seen, heard, and supported, no matter where they are.
Two Homes Heroes™ also serves as a bridge between children and the adults who care for them, encouraging open conversations, deeper understanding, and stronger family relationships.
At the heart of everything we do is a simple but powerful belief:
No matter how many homes a child has, they deserve to feel safe, loved, and empowered in all of them.
Our Heroes
Our Heroes
At the heart of the Two Homes Heroes™ series are a group of relatable, diverse characters who each represent a unique strength that helps children navigate life between two homes. Together, they show kids that every feeling matters—and every child has a superpower within them.
Jayden – The Protector - Jayden is strong, dependable, and always looking out for others. He represents the instinct many children have to protect their siblings and loved ones, reminding them that strength also means knowing when to ask for help.
Maya – The Heart - Maya leads with kindness and compassion. She feels deeply and helps others express their emotions, showing children that it’s okay to be sensitive and that emotions are meant to be shared—not hidden.
Luis – The Thinker - Luis is thoughtful, curious, and always trying to understand what’s happening around him. He represents the child who asks questions and seeks clarity, helping kids learn that understanding brings comfort and confidence.
Emma – The Voice - Emma encourages others to speak up and be heard. She represents courage and self-expression, empowering children to share their feelings, thoughts, and needs with confidence.
Zoe – The Optimist - Zoe sees the bright side, even during difficult moments. She helps children find hope and positivity, reminding them that even when things change, good things can still grow.
Ms. Rivera – The Guide - Ms. Rivera is a trusted adult who provides support, wisdom, and reassurance. She helps children make sense of their emotions and reminds them that they are never alone on their journey.
Coach Leo – The Mentor - Coach Leo teaches life lessons through encouragement, structure, and belief in each child’s potential. He represents the positive role models who help children grow stronger emotionally and mentally.
Why These Characters Matter
Each character in Two Homes Heroes™ reflects real emotions and experiences children face. Together, they create a safe space where kids can see themselves, feel understood, and learn how to navigate life between two homes with confidence.
A Parent's Guide to Two Homes Heroes
Two Homes Heroes™ for Parents
Helping Children Feel Safe, Supported, and Strong Between Two Homes
Parenting through divorce, separation, co-parenting, or blended family changes can be emotionally challenging — not only for parents, but especially for children.
Two Homes Heroes™ was created to help children understand and manage the emotions that can come with living between two homes while reminding them that they are still loved, supported, and never alone.
What Is Two Homes Heroes™?
Two Homes Heroes™ is a children’s book series and emotional support resource designed to help children navigate family transitions in a healthy, positive, and age-appropriate way.
Through relatable stories, meaningful conversations, and social-emotional learning (SEL) support, the series helps children:
Understand their emotions
Build confidence and resilience
Feel safe expressing themselves
Develop healthy communication skills
Manage transitions between homes
Feel seen, heard, and supported
Created by a Dad Who Understands
Two Homes Heroes™ was created by author Corwin Melvin, a divorced father of three sons, who saw firsthand how difficult living between two homes could be emotionally for children.
He created this series to help families have healthier conversations, create emotional connection, and remind children that even when families change, love remains constant.
The First Five Books in the Series
Book 1: The Backpack Between Homes
Helping children process the emotions of moving between homes.
Book 2: The Holiday Shuffle
Helping children navigate changing family traditions and shared holidays.
Book 3: The Schedule Surprise
Teaching children how to manage unexpected changes and uncertainty.
Book 4: The Step Sibling Surprise
Helping children adjust to blended family relationships.
Book 5: The Anger Volcano
Helping children understand and express big emotions in healthy ways.
Why Parents Love Two Homes Heroes™
Parents use Two Homes Heroes™ to:
Start important conversations
Help children express emotions
Reduce feelings of confusion or isolation
Support co-parenting communication
Build emotional resilience
Create bonding moments through reading
Provide children with relatable stories and support
More Than Just Books
Two Homes Heroes™ also includes resources designed to support the entire family.
Parent Guide Includes:
Conversation starters
Emotional support strategies
Tips for co-parenting communication
Ways to help children feel secure
Activities families can do together
Guidance for handling difficult emotions
Educator & Counselor Support
The series also includes resources for:
Teachers
School counselors
Social workers
Youth programs
SEL classrooms
This creates a support system around children both at home and at school.
Perfect For Families Experiencing:
Divorce
Separation
Co-parenting
Blended families
Custody transitions
Two-household living situations
Family structure changes
Our Mission
At Two Homes Heroes™, our mission is simple:
To help children navigating life between two homes feel loved, confident, emotionally supported, and empowered.
Every child deserves to know:
Their feelings matter.
Their voice matters.
Their story matters.
Join the Two Homes Heroes™ Community
Help your child build confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience through stories designed just for them.
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For Educators & School Counselors
Two Homes Heroes™ for Educators & School Counselors
Helping Children Navigate Life Between Two Homes
An SEL and emotional support resource designed to help children navigating life between two homes.
Two Homes Heroes™ is a children’s book series and support resource created to help students process the emotions, uncertainty, and changes that can come with divorce, separation, co-parenting, blended families, and living between two households.
Through relatable stories, child-friendly language, and meaningful discussion opportunities, Two Homes Heroes gives educators and counselors a way to help children feel seen, heard, supported, and strong.
Why Schools Need Two Homes Heroes™
Many children quietly carry the emotional weight of family changes into the classroom. Some may struggle with transitions, behavior, focus, sadness, anger, confusion, or feeling different from their peers. Two Homes Heroes™ helps schools support these students with compassion, connection, and practical tools.
Perfect For:
School counselors, Teachers, Social workers, Family engagement teams Elementary classrooms, small groups, SEL lessons, Parent resource programs, After-school and youth programs.
What Two Homes Heroes™ Supports
Social-emotional learning, Emotional regulation, Self-awareness, Family transitions, Resilience, Healthy communication, Confidence, Classroom belonging, Trauma-informed student support.
The Children’s Book Series
The first five books in the Two Homes Heroes™ series include:
Book 1: The Backpack Between Homes
Helping children understand the emotions of moving between two homes.
Book 2: The Holiday Shuffle
Supporting children through shared holidays and changing traditions.
Book 3: The Schedule Surprise Helping
Helping children manage unexpected changes in family schedules.
Book 4: The Step Sibling Surprise
Helping children adjust to blended family dynamics.
Book 5: The Anger Volcano
Teaching children how to recognize, express, and manage big feelings.
Educator Resources Included
The Two Homes Heroes™ Educator’s Guide provides ready-to-use support for schools, including: SEL-aligned discussion questions, Classroom conversation starters, Small-group activities, Reflection prompts, Trauma-informed strategies, Student support ideas, Parent communication support, Guidance for counselors and teachers.
A Resource Created With Purpose
Two Homes Heroes™ was created by author Corwin Melvin, a divorced father of three, who understands firsthand how difficult it can be for children to manage the emotions that come with living between two homes.
This series was built to help children know: They are not alone. Their feelings matter. Their family may look different, but they are still loved. They can be brave, strong, and supported.
Bring Two Homes Heroes™ to Your School
Two Homes Heroes™ can be used for: Classroom read-aloud, SEL lessons, Counseling groups, Family engagement nights, Parent resource tables, School libraries, Student support programs, Community outreach events.
Call to Action
Help your students feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Visit TwoHomesHeroes.com to learn more about bringing Two Homes Heroes™ to your school, classroom, counseling program, or youth organization.
Welcome to Two Homes Heroes
The Two Homes Heroes™ Children’s Book Series by Corwin Melvin is a powerful and engaging collection of stories designed to support children of divorce, separation, and blended families. Each book gently guides young readers through real-life emotional experiences, like moving between homes, adjusting to new routines, welcoming step-siblings, and managing big feelings, while reinforcing resilience, communication, and self-confidence.