Author

Siegel, Daniel J.

Bryson, Tina Payne

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Delacorte Press

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Hardcover: 168 p.

Subject

Parenting

Child Development

Abstract

This book is full of strategies and tips to help parents guide the growth of their children's emotional intelligence. Contains illustrations, charts, and even a handy ‘Refrigerator Sheet.’

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 300 SIE 2011

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Author

Siegel, Daniel J.

Bryson, Tina Payne

Publisher

Bantam

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

288 pages

Subject

Parenting

Abstract

Defining the true meaning of the d-word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you?ll discover:

? strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy?and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart

? facts on child brain development?and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages

? the way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child?no matter how extreme the behavior?while still setting clear and consistent limits

? tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair

? twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make?and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques.

ISBN

978-0345548061

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 SIE 2016

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Author

Brooks, Yvonne

Place of Publication

Bloomington, IN

Publisher

iUniverse

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Softcover 155 p.

Subject

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Children's Emotions

Parenting

Abstract

Practical and hands-on, with clear and concise instructions, Building Your Child's Self-Esteem shows parents how to identify healthy and low self-esteem behaviors in their children. Parents will also learn how to overcome and correct unproductive habits that limit their child's performance.

From developing a series of ideas for empowering children toward self-responsibility and awareness, parents will get the information needed to activate their child's potential for maximum success. Parents will learn how self-esteem manifests in children, how children with healthy and low self-esteem communicate, and how healthy and low self-esteem characteristics affect parenting skills.

ISBN

9781469746753

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CF 200 BRO 2012

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Author

Garcia, Gabi

Tan, Ying Hui (ill.)

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

Skinned Knee Publishing

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

34 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Mind/Body

Abstract

"We talk to kids a lot about how to be friends to others, but not much about how to be friends to themselves. Yet self-acceptance and positive self-talk help them build emotional resilience, happiness and well-being.

When Esperanza finds a heart shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn?t go the way she?d hoped, will she remember to show it to herself?

Listening with my heart reminds us of the importance of being friends to ourselves. It also touches on the universal themes of friendship, empathy and kindness. Includes mindfulness and self-compassion activities."

Includes notes for parents and teachers.

Ages 4-10

ISBN

9780998958033

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 GAR 2017b

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Author

Kaiser Greenland, Susan

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Atria Paperback

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover: 219 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Children's Health-Complementary Therapies

Parenting

Abstract

Mindful awareness works by enabling you to pay closer attention to what is happening within you - your thoughts, feelings, and emotions - so you can better understand what is happening to you. "The Mindful Child" extends the vast benefits of mindfulness training to children from four to eighteen years old with age-appropriate exercises, songs, games, and fables that Susan Kaiser Greenland has developed over more than a decade of teaching mindful awareness to kids.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 KAI 2010

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Author

Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

William Morrow

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover; 505 pages

Subject

Child Behaviour

Parenting

Abstract

In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D, offers ALL parents a glimpse into what makes their children behave the way they do. Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, this invaluable guide offers parents emotional support and proven strategies for handling the toughest times.

Dr. Kurcinka has devised a plan for success with a simple, four-step program that will help you discover the power of positive - rather than negative - labels, understand your child's and your own temperamental traits, cope with tantrums and blowups when they do occur, develop strategies for handling mealtimes, bedtimes, holidays, school, and many other situations.

ISBN

9780062403063

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 800 KUR 2015

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Author

Bluth, Karen

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover, 148 p.

Subject

Mindfulness

Abstract

Your teen years are a time of change, growth, and?all too often?psychological struggle. To make matters worse, you are often your own worst critic. The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens offers valuable tools based in mindfulness and self-compassion to help you overcome self-judgment and self-criticism, cultivate compassion toward yourself and others, and embrace who you really are.

ISBN

9781626259843

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH EG 200 BLU 2017

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Author

Shanker, Dr. Stuart

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Penguin Canada

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover: 307 p.

Subject

Parenting

Stress Reduction Techniques

Emotional Health

Social Behaviour

Behaviour Therapy. Behaviour Modification

Abstract

The first parenting book to bring the science and psychology of children's behavior together to build brain/body awareness for self-regulation and success Self-Reg is a ground-breaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior that serves as a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Rooted in decades of clinical practice and research by leading child psychologist Dr. Stuart Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous system's way of responding to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively high levels of stress and, as a result, an explosion of emotional, social, learning, behavior, and physical health problems. But few parents recognize the "hidden stressors" that their children are struggling with: physiological as well as social and emotional. An entrenched view of child rearing is seeing our children as lacking self-control or will-power, but the real basis for these problems lies in excessive stress. Self-regulation can dramatically improve a child's mood, attention, and concentration. It can help children to feel empathy and to develop the sorts of virtues that every parent knows are vital for their child's long-term well-being. Self-regulation brings about profound and lasting transformation that continues to mature throughout life. Shanker translates decades of his findings from working with children into practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop their self-regulation skills and teach their children how to do the same for optimal learning, social, and emotional growth as well as for overall well-being.

ISBN

9780143191575

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CA 200 SHA 2017

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Author

Bryden, Pier

Szatmari, Peter

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover ; ix, 271 p.

Subject

Mental Health

Mental Health/Illness

Parenting

Young Adults-Mental Health. Psychology

Children Mental Health

Abstract

"As parents, we worry about our children - about their physical health, performance at school, the types of friends they have, and, of course, their mental health. Every day seems to bring new and expanding issues and disorders and troubling statistics about the rise of mental illness in children and teens. It's usually obvious what to do for physical injuries like broken bones, but when it comes to our children's mental health, the answers are much less clear, and sometimes even contradictory.

"Pier Bryden and Peter Szatmari, top child and adolescent psychiatrists, are here to help. Using their combined six decades working with families and kids - and their own experiences as parents - they break down the stigma of mental health illness and walk parents through the warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the process of diagnosis and treatment for mental health challenges arising from: anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, psychosis, ADHD, and autism.

"The most important thing to remember as a parent is that you and your child are not alone and there is a lot you can do to improve your child's mental health. The road ahead isn't always easy or straightforward, but start here to learn how to advocate for your child's well-being"--from the inside front cover.

ISBN

9781508257929

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 100 BRY 2020

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Author

Fernando, Peter

Place of Publication

Boulder

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Softcover ; ix, 222 p.

Subject

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Emotional Health

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Abstract

"'Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!' Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's been there himself and because he backs up the statements with his own real experiences and with real wisdom from the Buddhist teachings. Fernando starts by defusing the pernicious belief that anyone is somehow responsible for their illness: you're not "wrong" for being sick. Then, having gotten past self-blame, one can begin to learn self-kindness. From there, one moves to mindfulness practices and cultivating body awareness?even if body awareness is distasteful when the body isn't behaving the way you like. Further topics include getting intimate with dark emotions (fear, despair, the scary future, frustration, grief, etc.), learning equanimity (rejoicing in the good fortune of those who don't share your suffering), cultivating healthy relationships in the midst of everything, and practical advice for living with pain. Each chapter comes with one or more practices or guided meditations for putting the teachings into practice"--from publisher.

ISBN

9781611802634

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EF 850 FER 2016

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Author

Kang, Shimi K.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Penguin

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover, 352 p.

Subject

Parenting

Abstract

In The Dolphin Parent, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, expert in human motivation, and mother of three Dr. Shimi Kang provides a guide to the art and science of inspiring children to develop their own internal drive and lifelong personal aspirations.

ISBN

9780143188865

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 KAN 2015

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Author

Kang, Shimi K.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Penguin

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover, 280 pages

Subject

Parenting

Abstract

In The Dolphin Parent, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, expert in human motivation, and mother of three Dr. Shimi Kang provides a guide to the art and science of inspiring children to develop their own internal drive and lifelong personal aspirations.

ISBN

9787309099058

Language

English

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 KAN 2015b

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Author

Hobbs, Lorraine M.

Balentine, Amy C.

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Physical Description

Softcover; 192 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Fun, engaging, hands-on activities to help kids ages 5-9 be kind to themselves and others, and build the emotional strength and resilience needed to thrive!

Children today face many challenges; and if you are a parent, teacher, or a professional working with kids, you may be seeking answers on how to help children thrive in a world filled with uncertainty, adversity, and the detrimental effects of social media and screen time overload. There are tools you can use to help kids build confidence and resilience, and cope effectively with difficult situations. This workbook is packed with a variety of hands-on practices to help children thrive - with kindness toward themselves and others.

In this fun and engaging workbook, the cofounder of the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T) program offers essential self-compassion and mindfulness skills to help kids build emotional strength and resilience. Kids will find simple, age-appropriate practices based in loving-kindness and gratitude to self-soothe, reduce stress, and respond to their own emotional needs. They?ll also learn to make kindness their "superpower," quiet their inner bully, and protect and befriend themselves.

Activities in the book are designed to facilitate experiential learning, and include:

- Mindfulness meditations

- Reflective journaling

- Hands-on mindful movement activities

- Arts and crafts activities

Self-compassion and emotional resilience are cornerstones of mental health, and research shows that teaching these skills to children when they are young can have lasting, positive effects - well into adulthood. With this workbook as a guide, kids will learn to be a better friend to themselves and others, and thrive in a stress-filled world.

ISBN

9781648480645

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 200 HOB 2023

Alternate Title

Compassion book

Author

Chödrön, Pema

Place of Publication

Boulder, Colorado

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover ; 125 p.

Subject

Complementary Therapies

Emotional Health

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Let compassion and fearlessness guide you and you?ll live wisely and effectively in good times and bad. But that's easier said than done. Here Pema Chödrön introduces a powerful, transformative method to nurture these qualities using a practice called lojong, which has been a primary focus of her teachings and personal practice for many years. This book presents fifty-nine pithy slogans from the lojong teachings for daily contemplation and includes Pema?s clear, succinct guidance on how to understand them?and how they can enrich our lives. It also features a forty-five minute downloadable audio program entitled Opening the Heart.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781611804201

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 CHO 2006

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URL

http://www.bcmhsus.ca/Documents/coping-with-anxiety-during-pregnancy-and-following-the-birth.pdf

Author

Haring, Michelle

Smith, Jules E.

Bodnar, Doris

Misri, Shaila

Little, Ruth M.

Ryan, Deirdre

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Reproductive Mental Health Program

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Spiral bound paperback: (unpaged).

Subject

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Childbirth

Mental Health

Anxiety

Abstract

This guide was created to help women who are dealing with anxiety during pregnancy and following the birth of their baby. It includes educational information that may be worked through gradually, and will help you to better manage symptoms by making changes in your thinking, behavior and self-care to support a more positive experience during pregnancy and following the birth.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GH 400 HAR 2013

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Author

Osmont, Kelly

Edition

Revised 2004

Place of Publication

Omaha, NE

Publisher

Centering Corporation

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

Paperback, 45 p.

Subject

Coping with a Child's Death

Grief. Bereavement

Abstract

A book that contains ideas which can help a grieving mother to heal in a loving, healthy way. It discusses the stages of grief, how to cope, nurturing oneself, and nutrition.

Notes

Reviewed by BCCH/BCW Health Professional on 2013.

ISBN

1-56123-004-9

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GV 255 OSM 2004

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Author

Neufeld, Gordon

Mate, Gabor

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover: 314 p.

Subject

Parenting

Peer Relationships. Peer Pressure

Abstract

In this updated 2013 edition, this book discusses the phenomenon of peer orientation, which refers to the tendency of children and youth to look to their peers for direction. It provides a powerful explanation for school yard bullying and youth violence. The concepts, principles and practical advice offers parents the ability to satisfy their children’s inborn need to find direction by turning towards a source of authority, contact and warmth.

ISBN

9780307361967

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 NEU 2013

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Author

Jablow, Martha

Ginsburg, Kenneth

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Elk Grove Village, IL

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics

Publication Date

2015

Subject

Parenting

Children Mental Health

Abstract

This book offers coping strategies for facing the combined elements of academic performance, high achievement standards, media messages, peer pressure, and family tension.

ISBN

9781581108668

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 JAB 2015

Copies

Author

Douglas, Ann

Place of Publication

Etobicoke, ON

Publication Date

2002

Subject

Parenting

Parenting Toddlers

Abstract

Provides the inside scoop on what it's really like to raise a toddler—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Includes proven strategies for coping with whining, biting, dawdling, temper tantrums, and other hazards of toddlerhood; sensible advice on making toilet-training as stress-free as possible for you and your child; creative suggestions for arts and crafts projects and other activities that you and your toddler will enjoy doing together; comprehensive, medically-reviewed answers to all your toddler-related health questions; a directory of key Canadian parenting and pediatric health organizations; a list of Internet resources of interest to Canadian parents; Canadian immunization schedules, toddler growth charts, child safety checklists, and much more.

ISBN

1553350162

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 601 TOD 2002

Author

Siegel, Daniel J.

Bryson, Tina Payne

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Bantam

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover ; xii, 187 p. ; ill.

Subject

Parenting

Abstract

When facing contentious issues such as screen time, food choices, and bedtime, children often act out or shut down, responding with reactivity instead of receptivity. This is what New York Times bestselling authors Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson call a No Brain response. But our kids can be taught to approach life with openness and curiosity. When kids work from a Yes Brain, they?re more willing to take chances and explore. They?re more curious and imaginative. They?re better at relationships and handling adversity. In The Yes Brain, the authors give parents skills, scripts, and activities to bring kids of all ages into the beneficial ?yes? state.

ISBN

9780399594687

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 SIE 2018

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