Welcome to the  Valley Road School "Banana Splits" Website!
A space for kids whose parents are separated or divorced

Banana Splits is a school-based group program for students who have experienced parental divorce or separation. Established in 1978 by social worker  Liz McGonagle, Banana Splits now supports children,
parents, and teachers in  schools across the country and around the world. 
 
The purposes are: 

• -to provide a safe place to express feelings 
  -to normalize feelings through sharing
  -to train children in problem solving and coping skills 
  -to increase self esteem through mutual help 
  -to support parents and school staff in working with Splits kids
  -to increase communication among children, parents, and school

Activities teach children of divorced or separated parents how to help
themselves and each other. By creating a supportive community, Banana Splits aims to counteract the day to day impact of divorce and separation on teenagers and young children.