Author

Ajzenman, Heather

Place of Publication

Emeryville, California

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover ; ix, 185 p., ill.

Subject

Occupational Therapy

Children's Health

Child Development

Play/Activities

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Social Skills

Abstract

Occupational therapy uses simple, fun activities to help kids learn the skills they need for daily life, from eating meals and writing the alphabet to socializing with friends and family. Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids is designed to help children at all developmental ability levels strengthen those skills by playing their way through 100 exciting exercises that are easy to do at home anytime.

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This family-friendly guide offers concise information on how occupational therapy works and shows you how to apply it in a way that benefits your child. The games are even divided into chapters based on different types of occupational therapy skills―sensory processing, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive and visual processing―so you can focus on the ones that are most important for your child.

Customizable for your kid―Every chapter starts with the simplest activities and increases in complexity, with tips on how to make each activity easier or harder.

No experience necessary―From Balloon Volleyball to Find the Treasure, most exercises can be done with things you probably already have in your home. No prior knowledge or special tools required.

All kids, all ages―These occupational therapy activities are built for kids 1 to 6 years old with various developmental challenges, but they can help all kids improve their physical, social-emotional, and cognitive abilities.

Notes

For ages 6 and under

ISBN

9781646110766

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EE 300 AJZ 2019

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Author

Sunderland, Margot

Armstrong, Nicky (illustrator)

Place of Publication

Oxon, UK

Publisher

Speechmark

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

Spiral bound, paperback; 91 p. and picture book: paperback, col. ill.; (unpaged).

Series

Helping Children with Feelings

Subject

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Children's Emotions

Child Behaviour

Abstract

Ruby hates herself so much that she often feels more like a piece of rubbish than a little girl. Sometimes Ruby feels so miserable that she wants to sleep and sleep and never wake up again. Then Ruby meets Dot and, over time, Dot helps Ruby to move from self-hate to self-respect. After a very important dream, and help from Dot, Ruby finds her voice and her anger, and stands up to the bullies. She makes new friends and knows what it's like to feel happy for the first time in her life. The guidebook helps children who: don't like themselves or feel there is something fundamentally wrong with them; have been deeply shamed; have received too much criticism or haven't been encouraged enough; let people treat them badly because they feel they don't deserve better; do not accept praise or appreciation because they feel they don't deserve it; feel defeated by life, fundamentally unimportant, unwanted or unlovable; bully because they think they are worthless or think they are worthless because they are bullied; and, feel they don't belong or do not seek friends because they think no-one would want to be their friend.

Notes

This book is accompanied by the children's story book, Ruby and the rubbish bin. (ISBN 0863884709)

ISBN

0863884660

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

CF 200 SUN 2003

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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

Brown, Brene

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Gotham Books

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Hardcover: 260 p.

Subject

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Self-Help

Self-Identity

Abstract

Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts. In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. Based on twelve years of research.

ISBN

9781592407330

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CA 200 BRO 2012

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Author

Mills, Joyce C.

Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Magination Press

Publication Date

1992

Physical Description

Softcover: ill., 28 p.

Subject

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Amputation. Limb Prosthesis

Children's Health-Accidents and Injuries

Picture Books

Abstract

In this healing story, a little tree loses some of her branches in a storm. She experiences emotions of fear, self-blame, and worry so common to children facing serious medical problems. The little tree in the forest survives the storm and learns that although many branches and leaves were lost, she still has deep roots, a strong trunk and a beautiful heart. Children will discover that they too have strengths and abilities for living happy lives. A relaxation exercise is included.

ISBN

0945354517

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CF 200 MIL 1992

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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