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The Power of Positive Talk - Words to Help Every Child Succeed by Douglas Bloch, M.A., with Jon Merritt, M.S. Affirmations are more than just words. They can heal hurts, build self-esteem, and inspire us to face life with confidence and courage. You can influence the "self-talk" of the children in your life. Our world is filled with stress, pressures and fears. Children need support and encouragement from adults - and they need to know how to affirm themselves. Help the children in your care talk to themselves in a "yes" voice (positive, spontaneous, creative, and joyful) rather than in a critical, negative "no voice." This book makes affirmations easy to understand and use with children of all ages in all kinds of situations. It also includes affirmations for adults. $16.95. Click here for more information. Click here to order this book. | |
Stick Up For Yourself! is every kid's guide to personal power and positive self-esteem. For ages 8-12. In simple words and real-life examples, it shows you how to stick up for yourself with other kids (incluidng bullies and teasers), big sisters and brothers, even parents and teachers. It tells you things you can say without putting people down and things you can do without getting into trouble. You'll feel better about yourself, stronger inside and more in charge of your life. You'll also learn about yourself and what's important to you. $11.95. Click here for more information. Click here to order this book. | |
The Kids' Guide to Working Out Conflicts - How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe, and Get Along, by Naomi Drew, M.A. For ages 10-14. Conflict is normal, natural and part of being human. You don't have to be upset, annoyed, irritated, scared or just plain mad most of the time. There are real things you can do to deal with conflict, get along better with almost anyone, and feel a lot better about yourself. This book is full of ideas to think about and strategies to try. Price $13.95. Click here for more information. Click here to order this book. | |
Good Friends are Hard to Find - Help Your Child Find, Make and Keep Friends by Fred Frankel, Ph.D. If you feel bad when your child has no one to play with, outraged when other kids tease and pick on her, or helpless when the school calls and tells you he has been fighting, this book can help. For parents of children ages 5-12. $13.95. Click here for more information. Click here to order this book. | |
 What to Do When You're Sad and Lonely by James J. Crist, Ph.D., is a helpful guide for kids that can help them understand and cope with their feelings of sadness and loneliness. Everyone feels sad and lonely sometimes. Growing numbers of children suffer from depression. a disease often mistaken for sadness. Written by a psychologist, this book helps kids deal with painful feelings. The first part presents coping skills ("Blues Busters") kids can learn and practice on their own. The second part focuses on grief, depression, Bipolar Disorder and other problems too big for kids to handle and describes what it's like to go to counseling. For ages 9-13. $9.95.Click here for reviews and contents. Click here to order this book. | |
 What to Do When You're Scared and Worried by James J. Crist, Ph.D., is a guide for kids to help them understand and handle their fears and worries. The book offers advice, reassurance, and strategies kids can use to recognize, understand and manage their fears, plus guidance on getting help for hard-to-handle problems they can't manage on their own. School Library Journal says, "Will empower children and help them to understand, confront, and master troubling emotions. Well organized." For ages 9-13. $9.95. Click here for reviews and table of contents. Click here to order this book. | |
 How to Handle Bullies, Teasers, and Other Meanies by Kate Cohen-Posey, M.S., LMHC, LMFT, is written for elementary school children to help them counter painful but harmless name-calling and teasing. Dozens of examples and practice exercises teach kids a comic approach to this kind of cruelty. This book gives parents, teachers, and counselors a method to help young people help themselves. $8.95. Click here for reviews and table of contents. Click here to order this book. | |
 Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney by Trevor Romain who knows all about cliques and why they exist - because everyone wants to have friends. Your child will laugh along with his jokes and cartoons and learn important facts about friendship and popularity. For ages 8-13. $8.95. Click here for reviews and table of contents. Click here to order this book. | |
 Ready...Set...R.E.L.A.X. is a research-based program of relaxation, learning and self-esteem for children. The program helps preschool to intermediate students see through stress and axiety in their lives and focus on important concepts of self-understanding and long-term personal growth. $23.95 CD - Ready...Set...Release! - Fun and calming exercises using music, breathing, muscle relaxation exercises and active imagination to soothe and release tension. Researched and proven effective for children from preschool to middle school.$15.95. Click here for more information. Click here to order this book or CD. | |
 Healing Images for Children Activity Book--for Days When Quiet Activities are Best, written by Nancy Klein and illustrated by Matt Holden, is a companion book for Healing Images for Children. The book is packed with thought-provoking activity suggestions from coloring and drawing to writing. It is motivating for kids and can be used therapeutically to encourage physical as well as emotional expression. $12.95Click here for more information and reviews. Click here to order this book. | |
 How Can I Help, Papa?--A Child's Journey Through Loss and Healing, by Elissa Al-Chokhachy,is a children's book about a close relationship between nine-year-old Pumpkin and her grandfather. When her grandfather becomes ill, Pumpkin discovers there are lots of little things she can do to help Papa feel better. She learns invaluable lessons, such as it's okay to express her feelings about a passage that is an inevitable part of life. Pumpkin also learns that love never dies and that what's important is to always follow your heart. This book is about happy times spent together, their journey when Papa gets sick and the process of saying goodbye. From the perspective of a hospice nurse, the author is able to promote understanding and gently help children and adults move through the inevitable loss of a loved one. Beautifully illustrated by Ulrike Graf and accepted by the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. $15.95. Click here for more information. Click here to order this book. |
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