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The social world is a big, complicated place that requires us to constantly figure out hidden rules in situations to help us make sense of how we are all interpreting and responding to each other?s actions and reactions. This book teaches students how to recognize and develop social skills. Every o…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
Help kids grow their executive functioning skills with activities for ages 6 to 9.; Executive functioning is the name for the skills we use to pay attention, complete tasks, and remember important things. But that's a lot for a brain to do every day - especially for kids. The Executive Functioning …
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The first EVER storyline executive functioning workbook that your child will love while learning for ages 9 to 12.; Say goodbye to the days you have to force your child to learn!; This captivating workbook is an excellent teaching tool for parents with children who cannot sit through mundane workbo…
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As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This active, encouraging board book offers young children and families an easy way to set boundaries and limits for screen time, and to find enjoyable ways to spend time without screens. "Together, we say, 'All do…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting screen time and making th…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, July 1, 2024 |
You Know, Sex is the first thoroughly modern sex education book for every body, covering not only the big three of puberty?hormones, reproduction, and development?but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being.; Centering young people?s experiences of pressures and joy, risk and rewar…
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Parenting isn't easy, and parenting a child with a Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism can be challenging. However, a lot of parenting strategies are straightforward once you get your head around them. With the right knowledge, environment, interactions, responses and und…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, April 19, 2024 |
Brave Henry is all about a little boy who has to take injections everyday. He is scared at first, but becomes brave! His bravery helps him know he can accomplish anything!; [For hormone therapy, chemotherapy, diabetes, or any other condition where a child receives daily needle pokes.]
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Kids of all ages have some important questions about how their bodies work - and why their parents and other adults have some strong ideas on what needs to get done every day in order to stay healthy. Children often hear:; "No more screen time!"; "Eat your vegetables!"; "You can't have cookies for …
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Sophie is a strong and brave little girl who talks about how she had cancer at a very young age. Sophie takes you on a journey of her time at the hospital, her battle with cancer and a brief period of her life after, in remission. She is excited to share her story with other children to help them b…
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Avi is an anxious avocado who worries about everything, but one day he discovers that the more he takes a chance and says yes to new things the smaller his fears become. Includes a note to parents, caregivers, and teachers.
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Determined not to let another school day pass without trying to make a friend, Shelli takes small steps toward overcoming her shyness. Includes a note about shyness.
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A young boy and his mother hatch a step-by-step plan to overcome his fear of dogs. Includes a note to parents and caregivers about anxiety, anxiety disorders, and exposure therapy.
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"A Thought is a Thought" simplifies the power of mindfulness into a rhyming book to provide children and parents with tools to combat negative thoughts. This book works to calm the mind of anyone that suffers from anxiety and overthinking. The mantra empowers the reader to know their value is beyon…
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Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains the roles of nurses, medical assistants, doctors, child life specialists, social workers, health educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and radiologic technicians.; Ages 7-12
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What Happens When a Kid Has Cancer is a book written with purpose of relieving the anxiety and confusion that comes from a child's cancer diagnosis and treatment.; What Happens When a Kid Has Cancer covers the main points of pediatric cancer, what it is and what the experience of treatment is like,…
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As the son of the world's most famous tech billionaire, spoiled Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So when his father's private jet drops him in the middle of a place called the Oasis, Jett can't believe it. He's forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and partici…
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Is Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world.
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, June 25, 2024 |
A little girl works through strong feelings and learns how to calm down. "Sometimes things seem hard, and my feelings are really big."; Strong emotions can be overwhelming for young children, and at times they need help identifying and coping with what they're feeling. "I want to feel peaceful. I w…
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Gerbert the gosling is strong and brave and has fun times with his family and friends but knows that, one day soon, he won't be able to keep up with them anymore. As Gerbert prepares for his final migration, he finds a way to show his flock that he will always be with them. Includes a one-page Note…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, June 20, 2024 |