Author

Korman, Gordon

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Scholastic Canada Ltd.

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Softcover, 310 pages

Subject

Children and technology

Abstract

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 participate in wholesome activities with the other kids whom he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with. As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby-lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can't help noticing that the adults at the Oasis are acting really strange. Could it be all those suspicious "meditation" sessions? Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince the other kids that he is no longer just a spoiled brat making trouble?

ISBN

9781443196079

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 190 KOR 2021

Copies

Author

Lesser, Elizabeth

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Villard Books

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

Softcover; 311 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Stress

Stress Reduction

Stress Reduction Techniques

Abstract

In the more than twenty-five years since she co-founded Omega Institute - now the world's largest center for spiritual retreat and personal growth -Elizabeth Lesser has been an intimate witness to the ways in which people weather change and transition. In a beautifully crafted blend of moving stories, humorous insights, practical guidance, and personal memoir, she offers tools to help us make the choice we all face in times of challenge: Will we be broken down and defeated, or broken open and transformed? Lesser shares tales of ordinary people who have risen from the ashes of illness, divorce, loss of a job or a loved one - stronger, wiser, and more in touch with their purpose and passion. And she draws on the world's great spiritual and psychological traditions to support us as we too learn to break open and blossom into who we were meant to be.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9780375759918

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CA 200 LES 2004

Copies

Author

Honos-Webb, Lara

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover; 159 pages

Subject

Developmental Disability

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Affective Disorders

Sensory Processing Challenges

Abstract

6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals!

Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel ?scattered? or unorganized? You?re not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused?in school and in life. This is especially true if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, a mood disorder, or have experienced traumatic brain injury. The good news is that there are skills you can learn to help you stay on track.

In this friendly guide, psychologist and ADHD expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful ?super skills? to help you pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so you can achieve your goals and live your best life. These skills include:

Focusing on the positive

Goal setting

Chunking: breaking big goals down into small manageable chunks

Motivational enhancement

Emotional regulation: dealing with ?big? feelings

Managing attention

Once you learn and practice these skills, you?ll feel empowered to conquer any task?no matter how big. So, why not start learning them today?

ISBN

9781684035335

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH FM 270 HON 2020

Copies

Alternate Title

6 super skills for executive functioning

Author

Honos-Webb, Lara

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Paperback; [176p.]

Subject

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Young Adults-Self-Help

Abstract

In this friendly guide, psychologist and ADHD expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful "super skills" to help you pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so you can achieve your goals and live your best life.

ISBN

9781684035335

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH CD 720 HON 2020

Copies

Author

Kivowitz, Barbara

Weisman, Roanne

Place of Publication

Petaluma, CA

Publisher

Roundtree Press

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover; 192 pages

Subject

Chronic Illness

Abstract

For those who find themselves at the intersection of lifetime love and overwhelming obligation, the right path is often painful and difficult to find. When illness invades the couple relationship, partners ask themselves and each other some really hard questions: "What do I want to do for this person whom I have loved for many years?" "How much of my life do I give up to take care of my beloved?" "How do I sit by my beloved's side and watch her suffer?" While writing In Sickness as in Health, authors Barbara Kivowitz and Roanne Weisman learned through interviews with many couples, as well as with medical, spiritual, legal, rehabilitation and psychological experts, that couples find their own ways to deal with illnesses and catastrophic injuries.

ISBN

9781937359133

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EF 800 KIV 2013

Copies

Author

Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy

Golinkoff, Roberta Michnick

Eyer, Diane E.

Edition

Pbk. ed.

Place of Publication

[Emmaus, PA]

Publisher

Rodale

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

Paperback; xvii, 302 p.

Subject

Child Development

Play/Activities

Education. Schools

Abstract

A book that aims at proving that training preschoolers with flash cards and attempting to hurry intellectual development doesn't pay off. In fact, the authors claim, kids who are pressured early on to join the academic rat race don't fair any better than children who are allowed to take their time. Alarmed by the current trend toward creating baby Einsteins, the book urges parents to step back and practice the "Three R's: Reflect, Resist, and Recenter." Instead of pushing preschoolers into academically oriented programs that focus on early achievement, the authors suggest that children learn best through simple playtime, which enhances problem solving skills, attention span, social development and creativity. The authors walk parents through much of the recent research on the way children learn, debunking such myths as the Mozart effect, and pointing out that much learning unravels naturally, programmed through centuries of evolution.

ISBN

1594860688

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 300 HIR 2004

Copies

Website Notes

GK 600 ARO 2002

Author

Aron, Elaine N.

Publication Date

2002

Physical Description

368 p.

Subject

Parenting

Child Development

Child Social Behaviour

Abstract

The Highly Sensitive Child shows how HSCs are born deeply reflective, sensitive to the subtle, and easily overwhelmed. These qualities can make for smart, conscientious, creative children, but with the wrong parenting or schooling, they can become unusually shy or timid, or begin acting out. In this pioneering work, parents will find helpful self-tests and case studies to help them understand their HSC, along with thorough advice on parenting a highly sensitive child.

ISBN

9780767908726

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 ARO 2002

Copies

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

Copies

Author

LaVigne, Melissa

Freitas, Irene [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Emeryville, CA

Publisher

Rockridge Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover. 176 pages.

Subject

Play Therapy

Parenting

Abstract

Harness the power of play--101 creative ways for you and your child to bond, have fun, and so much more!

What's the best way for children to relate to the world around them? Play! In this book, you'll find a collection of joyful activities that allow parents of children ages 3 to 9 to unlock the therapeutic benefits of play.

From strengthening your bond to decreasing their screen dependency, Play Therapy Activities offers a variety of simple exercises that can help improve your child's behavior, impulse control, self-awareness, and more. New to the idea of play therapy? This parent-friendly guide offers a comprehensive overview of the practice, as well as advice for making sure you and your child get the most out of your experiences together.

Play Therapy Activities provides:

. Open the play therapy toolbox; Discover how you can help your child hone certain skills and behaviors with arts and crafts, relaxation and breathing activities, and more.

. 101 Fun activities; Whether it's dancing, creating stories, or playing outside, discover on- and off-the-page activities (and tips!) for any number of occasions and moods.

. Play therapy revealed; Find out how and why play therapy is so effective, as well as the ways in which these activities can supplement actual play therapy.

. Bring fun and skill-building games home with Play Therapy Activities.

Notes

For children ages 3-9.

ISBN

9781647391263

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CC 355 LAV 2020

Copies

Author

Siegel, Daniel J.

Bryson, Tina Payne

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Ballantine Books

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover; 238 pages

Subject

Parenting

Abstract

One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out - in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships - is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distractions, this might sound like a tall order.

But as bestselling authors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson reassuringly explain, showing up doesn't take a lot of time, energy, or money. Instead, showing up means offering a quality of presence. And it's simple to provide once you understand the four building blocks of a child's healthy development.

Every child needs to feel what Siegel and Bryson call the Four S's:

- Safe: We can't always insulate a child from injury or hurt feelings. But when we give a child a sense of safe harbor, she will be able to take the needed risks for growth and change.

- Seen: Truly seeing a child means we pay attention to his emotions--both the positive and the negative--and strive to attune to what's happening in his mind beneath his behavior.

- Soothed: Soothing isn't about providing a life of ease, but instead teaching your child how to cope when life gets hard, and showing him that you'll be there with him along the way.

- Secure: When you reliably provide safety, focus on seeing her, and soothe her in times of need, she will trust in a feeling of secure attachment. And thrive!

Based on the latest brain and attachment research, The Power of Showing Up shares stories, scripts, simple strategies, illustrations and tips for honoring the Four S's effectively in all kinds of situations--when our kids are struggling or when they are enjoying success; when we are consoling, disciplining, or arguing with them; and even when we are apologizing for the times we don't show up for them. Demonstrating that mistakes and missteps are reparable and that it's never too late to mend broken trust, this is a powerful guide to cultivating your child's healthy emotional landscape

ISBN

9781524797737

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 SIE 2020

Author

Knol, Faye

Place of Publication

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Publisher

William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover: 163 p.

Subject

Parenting Children with Developmental Disabilities

Parenting Children with Disabilities

Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities

Developmental Disability

Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants

Abstract

David Knol was born dangerously premature and wasn?t expected to live more than a few hours. He not only survived but went on to live a life full of joy and blessing, despite severe physical and intellectual disabilities. In this memoir, David's mother shares the story of David's life and the remarkable gifts he taught those around him during his 22 years.

ISBN

9780802865434

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 655 KNO 2010

Copies

Author

Creswell, Cathy

Parkinson, Monika

Thirlwall, Kerstin.

Willetts, Lucy

Southam-Gerow, Michael A.

Publisher

Guilford Publications

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcopy, 224 pages

Subject

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Abstract

Parents can play a strong role in helping their children overcome anxiety disorders--given the right tools. This innovative, research-based book shows clinicians how to teach parents cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to use with their 5- to 12-year-old. Session-by-session guidelines are provided for giving parents the skills to promote children's flexible thinking and independent problem solving, help them face specific fears, and tackle accompanying difficulties, such as sleep problems and school refusal.

ISBN

9781462540808

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 420 CRE 2019

Copies

Author

Willard, Christopher

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

Parallax Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback: 135 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Complementary Therapies

Abstract

Psychotherapist Christopher Willard provides an overview of mindfulness and meditation techniques for adults and children looking to find more peace and quiet in their daily lives. Includes clear and detailed exercises designed for individuals and groups, and personal stories that demonstrate the ability of mindfulness to empower children and adolescents.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 WIL 2010

Copies

Author

Kuttner, Leora

Place of Publication

Bethel, CT

Publisher

Crown House Publishing Ltd.

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback, 389 p.

Subject

Pain

Coping with Pain

Abstract

This volume is designed to help pediatric health professionals gain a true understanding of childhood pain. Pain is the most common reason for children to seek a medical consultation and sometimes is the most common reason for avoiding it. Unaddressed fears and anxiety complicate pain management and recovery. This book comprehensively examines children's fears and anxieties that accompany their need for pain relief, and gives the professional the communication skills and words that can help calm these fears. This book is addressed to all disciplines, and is organized into three parts: Part I explores the scientific understanding of pain as a part of children s development; Part II explores pain treatments themselves, their efficacies and how to combine them for therapeutic impact; and Part III uses this understanding to help translate knowledge into clinical practice in three major arenas of pediatric health care and the general practice setting: the physicians office, the dentist's office, and in the hospital.

ISBN

9781845904364

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 800 KUT 2010

Copies

Author

Kuttner, Leora

Place of Publication

Bethel, CT

Publisher

Crown House Publishing Ltd.

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback, 389 pp.

Subject

Pain

Coping with Pain

Abstract

This book, in Chinese, is written by a Clinical Professor in the Pediatric Department of the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital, focuses on pediatric pain management. It is designed to help health professionals of all disciplines who work with children, gain understanding and skill in how to approach and treat children's pain, and how to help children understand and cope with their own pain.

Language

Chinese

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 800 KUTb 2010

Copies

Author

Greene, Ross W.

Edition

2nd edition

Place of Publication

Hoboken, NJ

Publisher

Jossey-Bass

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Hardcover; 185 pages

Subject

Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Abstract

Help the students with concerning behaviors without detentions, suspensions, expulsions, paddling, restraint, and seclusion

In the newly revised Second Edition of Lost and Found, distinguished child psychologist Dr. Ross W. Greene delivers an insightful and effective framework for educators struggling with students with concerning behaviors. The author?s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach focuses on the problems that are causing concerning behaviors and helps school staff partner with students to solve those problems rather than simply modifying the behavior.

In this book, you?ll discover:

A more compassionate, practical, effective approach to students? concerning behaviors, one that positions educators as allies, not enemies, and as partners, not adversaries

Updated examples and dialogue suited to modern classrooms and recent innovations from the constantly evolving CPS model

Specific advice on how schools can eliminate the use of punitive, exclusionary disciplinary procedures and address disproportionality

Perfect for K-12 educators in general and special education, Lost and Found has also become standard reading for teachers-in-training, professors, and parents who struggle to help students for whom ?everything? has already been tried.

ISBN

9781119813576

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 900 GRE 2021b

Copies

Author

Amador, Xavier

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Peconic, NY

Publisher

Vida Press

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

Softcover: 168 p.

Subject

Mental Disorders

Mental Disorders-Coping for the Family

Mental Disorders-Therapy

Abstract

About 50% of all people with schizophrenia and manic-depression do not understand that they are ill and refuse treatment. Whether you are a family member or a therapist, in this book you will find hope in what the new research is revealing about the problem of poor insight into illness.

Prepare to be surprised and to have new hope. There is much you can do to conquer denial.

ISBN

978096771892751995

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 255 AMA 2007

Copies

Author

Hinshaw, Stephen P.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Guilford Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; 276 pages ; 23 cm

Subject

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Abstract

Parenting a daughter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no easy path - especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. From pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw, this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughter's needs. Dr. Hinshaw delivers up-to-date facts on what ADHD is, why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys, why girls with ADHD behave the way they do, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what treatments are most effective. There is so much pressure on girls to be "perfect" - and for those with ADHD, it feels especially hard to measure up. Learn concrete steps you can take to support your daughter's success from preschool through high school and beyond, while nurturing her confidence and self-worth.

ISBN

9781462547517

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 265 HIN 2022

Copies

Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Edition

Revised and updated edition

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover; 650 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Chronic Illness

Anxiety

Abstract

Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this classic, groundbreaking work - which gave rise to a whole new field in medicine and psychology -

shows you how to use medically proven mind-body approaches derived from meditation and yoga to counteract stress, establish greater balance of body and mind, and stimulate well-being and healing. By engaging in these mindfulness practices and integrating them into your life from moment to moment and from day to day, you can learn to manage chronic pain, promote optimal healing, reduce anxiety and feelings of panic, and improve the overall quality of your life, relationships, and social networks. This second edition features results from recent studies on the science of mindfulness, a new Introduction, up-to-date statistics, and an extensive updated reading list. Full Catastrophe Living is a book for the young and the old, the well and the ill, and anyone trying to live a healthier and saner life in our fast-paced world.

ISBN

9780749958411

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 225 KAB 2013

Copies

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

Copies

Author

Biddulph, Steve

Edition

2nd edition

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

Cellestial Arts

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

Softcover: 215 p.

Subject

Male Emotional Health

Parenting

Abstract

Written by an Australian family therapist, this practical guide provides a supportive approach to parenting boys. Citing such gender specific risks facing boys as a higher percentage of learning disabilities to greater threats of violence and suicide, the author offers parenting strategies for three distinct stages of growth: birth to six years; six to 14; and 14 to adult. It includes sidebars, photos and cartoons, and each chapter wraps up with a summary. For parents of both boys and girls.

ISBN

9781587613289

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CA 195 BID 2008

Copies

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

Copies

Author

Running, Alice

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

124 pages

Subject

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Abstract

Drawing on the author's personal experience of parenting a child with PDA, this insightful and informative guide offers strategies and tips for all aspects of daily life, including sensory issues, education and negotiation. Full of advice and support, this book is not intended to provide information on how to change your children. Rather, it is focused on creating the type of environment that will allow children to be authentically themselves, thereby enabling them to flourish and thrive.

ISBN

9781787754850

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 RUN 2022

Copies

Author

Rogers, Sally

Dawson, Geraldine

Vismara, Laurie

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

The Guilford Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback, 342 p.

Subject

Autism

Children with Disabilities

Abstract

This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids, including those with ASD, have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start, and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.

Notes

This book has about a six month wait list.

ISBN

9781609184704

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 ROG 2012

Copies

Author

Rapee, Ronald M

Wignall, Ann

Spence, Susan

Cobham, Vanessa

Lyneham, Heidi

Edition

3rd edition

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Softcover; 314 pages

Subject

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Abstract

With more than 150,000 copies sold, this fully revised and updated edition of the classic self-help guide for parents offers cutting-edge, proven-effective techniques for helping your child overcome anxiety and thrive.

Most children are afraid of the dark. Some fear monsters under the bed. But at least ten percent of children have excessive fears and worries―phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder―that can hold them back and keep them from fully enjoying childhood. If your child suffers from any of these forms of anxiety, this book offers new, practical, and evidence-based proven tools that can help.

Now in its third edition, Helping Your Anxious Child has been expanded and updated to include the latest research and techniques for managing child anxiety, and includes new information on helping very young children and adolescents; as well as anxiety in children with behavioral problems, learning difficulties, or medical conditions. The book offers proven-effective skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and mindfulness and relaxation techniques to aid you in helping your child overcome intense fears and worries. You'll also find out how to relieve your child's anxious feelings while parenting with compassion.

Parents will learn:

How to help your child practice ?detective thinking? to recognize irrational worries

What to do when your child becomes frightened

How to expose your child gently and gradually to challenging situations

How to help your child learn important social skills

Also included are links to a free downloadable workbook for parents, and an activity book for kids. The kid-friendly, illustrated activity book will help your child take an active role in learning to manage their anxiety, as they learn and practice the skills outlined in Helping Your Anxious Child.

ISBN

9781684039913

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 420 RAP 2022

Author

Rubel, Barbara

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Kendall Park, NJ

Publisher

Griefwork Center, Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Hardcover, 220 pages

Subject

Survivors of Suicide

Children and Grief

Grief. Bereavement

Abstract

Tells the story, from the perspective of an eleven-year-old boy, Alex, and his family, as they are rocked by suicide and reeling from the aftermath. Through Alex?s eyes, the reader will see the transformation of feelings after going through a suicide.

New to the third edition, each chapter ends with Alex reflecting 10 years later on his experience, introducing family and friends in his recollections. *Barbara Rubel has combined modern academic theories of grieving and then translated them into a readable story. The revised edition is an evidence-informed and contemporary treatment of a devastating form of loss that uses a hypothetical case study to render it in human terms. Through the story, the reader understands what suicide might be like for a family, how to make meaning in the loss, and ways to experience personal growth. *This self-help book was revised to provide guidance for clinicians (e.g., mental health providers, social workers, psychologists, school counselors, case managers) and families to help suicide loss survivors.

Part 1 offers a basic understanding of suicide postvention, suicide loss survivors, complicated grief, mourning theories, and the impact on clinician survivors. Chapters have been updated, based on mourning models and the latest research.

The chapters in Part 2 build upon one another sequentially, from the day of the suicide to the anniversary. At the end of each chapter, there are follow-up questions to explore in counseling sessions, support groups, therapy sessions, or at home. Also, at the end of each chapter, Alex, at the age of 21, reflects back on how his father?s death has changed his life, wounding him, but also helping him to grow.

ISBN

9781892906045

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GV 155 RUB 2020

Copies

Author

Hudson, Kareen

Rahman, Shahnaz

Penfold, Sue

Corporate Author

Mental Health Program

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

Paperback, 8.5 x 11 in.: 36 pages

Subject

Battering. Spouse Abuse. Partner Abuse/Domestic Violence

Battering. Spouse Abuse. Partner Abuse-Coping

Abusive Relationships-Coping

Domestic Abuse

Abstract

This guide, intended for children aged five through twelve years, has been developed using children’s ideas, artwork and play. It shares children’s worries and feelings about living in violent homes.

ISBN

097373891x

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CE 300 HUD 2005

Copies

Author

Johnson, Toni Cavanagh

Edition

5th

Place of Publication

San Diego, CA

Publisher

Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Paperback, 39 p. : ill.

Subject

Child Sexual Behaviour

Abstract

This booklet was written to assist professionals and caregivers of children 12 and younger who are experiencing difficulties in the area of sexual behavior.

ISBN

1882948181

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 880 CAV 2016

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Author

Satter, Ellyn

Place of Publication

Madison, WI

Publisher

Kelcy Press

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

Paperback; 470 p.

Subject

Obesity

Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition

Young Adults-Diet/Nutrition

Weight Control

Abstract

This book challenges the conventional belief that parents must get overweight children to eat less and exercise more. In the long run, she says, making them go hungry and forcing them to be active makes children preoccupied with food, prone to overeating, turned off to activity, and likely to gain too much weight. Instead, it states that, "to resolve the problem of child overweight, we must do the opposite of what seems right. We must feed children rather than depriving them."

ISBN

0967118913

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

BB 420 SAT 2005

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Author

Cooper-Kahn, Joyce

Dietzel, Laurie C.

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

Woodbine House

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

Paperback: 217 p.

Subject

Children's Psychological Development

Child Development

Parenting

Young Adults

ADD

Abstract

A guide for parents of children and adolescents who have difficulty with executive functioning skills including; planning and organization, self-monitoring, impulse control, working memory, and initiating tasks. This book offers short-term strategies and ways to build skills needed for long-term, life-long success, whether a child has ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, or no specific diagnosis.

ISBN

9781890627843

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 710 COO 2008

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Author

Laugeson, Elizabeth

Robison, John Elder

Publisher

Jossey-Bass

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

384 p.; DVD

Subject

Young Adults - Social Behaviour

Friendship

Social Skills

Abstract

This book is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with social challenges (including Autism Spectrum, ADHD, bipolar, and other conditions). It is a is a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends. With concrete rules and steps of social etiquette, parents will be able to assist in improving conversational skills, expanding social opportunities, and developing strategies for handling peer rejection. Includes role-playing exercises for practising each skill.

ISBN

9781118127216

Language

English

Material Type

Book

DVD

Call Number

FM 272 LAU 2013

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Author

Al-Ghani, K.I.

Al-Ghani, Haitham [ill.]

Edition

2nd edition

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; 39 pages

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Anger

Abstract

Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping.

When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow.

This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.

Danni is in the school playground when his friend, Charlie, kicks a ball that hits him in the stomach, waking up the sleeping red beast: `I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's okay. It doesn't see that Charlie is sorry - how can Danni tame the red beast?

The second edition of this vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 4-9, and has been updated with inclusive up-to-date language and new illustrations to make sure every child's red beast can learn to be tamed! This is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to 'tame the red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children who struggle to regulate their emotions.

ISBN

9781839972751

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 272 AL- 2022

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Corporate Author

The Boston Women's Health Book Collective

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Touchstone

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Softcover: 944 p.

Series

The Boston Women's Health Book Collective

Subject

Women's Health

Gynecology

Women-Health and Hygiene

Abstract

The 2011 edition focuses on what Our Bodies, Ourselves does best: provide information on women’s reproductive health and sexuality; practical information on how find and access health information; and resources, stories, and information to educate women about health care injustices and inspire them to work collectively to address them.

ISBN

978-1439190661

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GG 100 BOS 2011

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Alternate Title

Where is our baby?

Author

Oldfield, Valerie

Place of Publication

[Bloomington, IN]

Publisher

Xlibris

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

23 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm

Subject

Infant Mortality

Abstract

A little boy is trying to make sense of the confusion surrounding the death of his baby sister. He must ask questions to the adults around him and find a way to interpret the things they do and say in order to find his own sense of peace.

ISBN

9781499048025

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 580 OLD 2014

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Author

Williams, Sally

Editor

Mack, Terri

Place of Publication

Nanaimo, BC

Publisher

Strong Nations Publishing Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

softcover; 16 pages

Subject

Herbology/Medical Plants

Indigenous Health

Abstract

Kwakwaka'wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) people believe that our human spirit must be taken care of. We have medicines for taking care of our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. What do you do to take care of yourself?

ISBN

9781771743099

Language

English

Material Type

Book

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Author

McHolm, A.

Cunningham, C.

Vanier, M.

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

Softcover: 171 p.

Subject

Children's Anxiety

Speech-Children

Anxiety

Abstract

A resource for parents to help their children affected with selective mutism to overcome a fear of speaking.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 What is Selective Mutism?

Chapter 2 Why Does Selective Mutism Happen?

Chapter 3 How Professionals Can Help Your Child

Chapter 4 What are the Basic Principles of the Program?

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Management Team

Chapter 6 What Comes First in the Intervention?

Chapter 7 How Do You Set Up Your Child's Conversational Ladder?

Chapter 8 Setting Up Conversational Visits at School

Chapter 9 Expanding Your Child's Social Circle

Chapter 10 Maintaining Your Child's Progress and Ensuring Success at School

Chapter 11 Factors that Influence Progress: Revisiting the Case of Peter

Chapter 12 Preparing Your Child for School Transitions and Looking Ahead to Next Year

ISBN

9781572244160

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 420 MCH 2005

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Author

Guare, Richard

Dawson, Peg

Guare, Colin

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

The Guilford Press

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover: 274 p.

Subject

Parenting Children with Disabilities

Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities

Parenting

Abstract

If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills--the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.

ISBN

9781609182298

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 261 GUA 2013

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Author

Eugster, Kathy

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Pacific Spirit Play Resources

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Spiral-bound: 132 pages.

Series

Parent-child playtime series; book 2

Subject

Play Therapy

Abstract

Guidelines for parents of children ages 3 to 10 years old, on using parent-directed play principles to connect with their children and to support their children's development and learning through play.

Notes

Donated by author in January 2022.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CC 335 EUG 2021

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Author

Bowers, Lydia

Muñoz, Isabel [ill.]

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Hardcover

Series

We Say What's Okay

Subject

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Abstract

Body awareness is a key foundation of consent. We Listen to Our Bodies gives children a vocabulary to understand and communicate their feelings, develop personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills.

Through body awareness and recognizing how emotions physically manifest, young children can listen to their bodies for clues about how they?re feeling. Their bodies might feel shaky when worried or like one big sigh when calm and relaxed. By recognizing that physical sensations are trying to communicate something, children can understand when they feel unsafe, calm, or in need of healthy touch.

We Listen to Our Bodies follows Deja and her preschool classmates as they learn to build emotional self-awareness by listening to the physical cues of their bodies. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language Deja?s teachers use to support children as they learn body awareness. The author, who hosts workshops and trainings on teaching consent for families and early childhood educators around the country, offers additional activities in the back of the book.

Digital content includes a song from Peaceful Schools with downloadable audio files and sheet music.

ISBN

9781631985003

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CF 110 BOW 2021b

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Author

Bowers, Lydia

Muñoz, Isabel [ill.]

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing Inc.

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; [np.]

Series

We say what's okay

Subject

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Abstract

Being in charge of one's body is a key foundation of consent. We Are in Charge of Our Bodies builds children's social and emotional skills and helps with setting physical boundaries.

ISBN

9781631987151

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CF 110 BOW 2022

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Author

Musby, Eva

Publisher

APRICA

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

420 p.

Subject

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa

Abstract

The most effective treatment for eating disorders is family-based, and parents play an essential role. Yet most struggle to know what to do and how to do it.

With a wealth of practical examples and tips that have helped many tens of thousands of relieved parents, Eva Musby guides you through each stage of your son or daughter's recovery. She provides solace and confidence, while addressing the real-life questions that parents struggle with.

The practical and emotional strategies in every chapter rest on up-to-date knowledge distilled from published research, from families, and from therapists worldwide. These pages will boost your effectiveness with an excellent treatment team, and will also help you succeed when you don't have access to cutting-edge care. With her lived experience and that of the hundreds of parents she has coached, this book will empower you to be effective right away, from the first successful meal all the way through to recovery.

- Make meals work in spite of your child's resistance

- Deal with distress, inflexibility, exercise compulsion, bingeing and purging

- Don?t stop at weight-restoration ? skilled support all the way to recovery

- What to say and what not to say in difficult situations

Actively support your child all the way to recovery and prevent relapse

- Recognize the treatments that work and the ones that don?t

- Grow your own emotional resources

This book is recommended by experts on family-based treatment (FBT, or 'Maudsley'), the evidence-based approach recommended by all major health institutions. It is used by parents and clinicians alike.

ISBN

9780993059803

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

BB 500 MUS 2021

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Author

Giles, Gail

Place of Publication

Somerville, MA

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Publication Date

2014

Subject

Mental Disorders

Disabilities

Friendship

Trauma Survivors

Abstract

Graduating from their school's special education program, Quincy and Biddy are placed together in their first independent apartment and discover unexpected things they have in common in the face of past challenges and a harrowing trauma.

ISBN

9780763662677

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH FM 270 GIL 2014

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Author

Veech, Alyssa

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Paperback; 27p.

Subject

Premature Infants

Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants

Sibling Relationships

Abstract

This book helps parents introduce their older children to the unfamiliar, and often frightening, NICU environment. Our New Baby is in the NICU encourages siblings to express their feelings and ask questions about their baby brother or sister. Used as a tool for initiating difficult conversations surrounding the NICU, this activity book will not only build a connection between siblings but help them to gain a better understanding of baby's hospital stay.

ISBN

9798410890502

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 520 VEE 2022

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Author

Osborne, Helen.

Edition

2nd

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Aviva Publishing

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Paperback, 256 p.

Subject

Patient Education

Patient-Health Care Practitioner Relations. Doctor-Patient Relations.

Abstract

An easy-to-use resource guide on ways to effectively convey health information. Whether you are a health provider, public health specialist, health educator, practice manager, literacy teacher, professor, student, or librarian, this book is for you.

ISBN

9781947937130

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

IA 850 OSB 2018

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Author

Lazarus, Soli

Camargo, Adriano [ill.]

Place of Publication

London

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Softcover : 64 pages

Subject

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Abstract

If you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you might struggle with things like concentrating in school, or sitting still, or remembering lots of instructions. But ADHD is also a superpower. In this book you will meet different kids with ADHD who can do amazing things. They also let you know how grown-ups can help. You might recognize some of their strengths as things that you can do too.

Notes

For ages 7 to 12.

ISBN

9781787757301

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 265 LAZ 2021

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Author

Young, Catherine

Harrison, Freya (ill.)

Leschnikoff, Nancy (ill.)

Fox, Christyan (ill.)

Jeffries, Stephanie (designer)

Editor

Brooks, Felicity

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Usborne Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover; 223 pages

Subject

Promoting Health/Preventing Disease

Abstract

Written in an approachable, engaging style, this book takes a detailed and sometimes humorous look at how to have a healthy, happy lifestyle. Readers are given advice about healthy eating and exercise; managing the pressures of the teenage years; how to get enough sleep, navigate friendships and relationships, and look after their mental health. The overall aim of the book is to encourage achievable, positive lifestyle changes. All information is based on current thinking, recommendations and guidelines. Quick links take readers to further sources of information and advice if needed.

Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.

ISBN

9781474982757

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR BA 100 YOU 2020

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Author

Hodgdon, Linda A.

Place of Publication

Troy, MI

Publisher

Quirk Roberts Publishing

Publication Date

1999

Physical Description

ix, 230 p. : ill.

Series

Visual strategies series

Subject

Language/Communication

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Abstract

This "how-to" book was designed to assist Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologists and parents in devising solutions to the communication and self-management challenges common to students who experience autism and other moderate to severe communication disorders.

Notes

Audience: counselling professionals, educators, parents and support workers.

June 21/13 - Copy 4 barcode 003254 listed as missing.

ISBN

0961678615

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 235 HOD 1995

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Alternate Title

Sleep better, A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs

Author

Durand, V. Mark

Place of Publication

Baltimare, MD

Publisher

Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

263 pages ; 24 cm

Subject

Sleep/Sleep Disorders

Children-Special Needs

Abstract

From bedtime tantrums to bed-wetting, sleep problems can be one of the biggest sources of worry and frustration for parents of children with special needs. Help is here in this newly revised edition of this down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide, packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children--with and without disabilities.

I. The Nature of Sleep and Its Problems. An Overview of Sleep --

Sleep Problems --

II. Assessing Sleep Problems. Identifying the Sleep Problem --

Identifying Obstacles to Successful Treatment --

III. Strategies for Change. An Optimistic Approach to Improving Sleep --

Good Sleep Habits --

Help for Bedtime Problems --

Sleeping Through the Night --

Sleeping at the Wrong Times --

Nightmares, Sleep Terrors and Other Related Problems --

Excessive Sleepiness --

Other Nighttime Difficulties --

Daytime Behavior Problems --

Sleep and Medications --

Preventing Sleep Problems --

Conclusion: The Beginning of Better Nights and Better Days --

Appendix A. Support Groups and Associations ; B. Internet Sleep Resources ; C. Accredited Sleep Disorders Centers ; D. Thoughts Quiz ; E. Self-Talk Journal ; F. Sleep Diary ; G. Behavior Log ; H. Albany Sleep Problems Scale (ASPS).

ISBN

9781598572940

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 900 DUR 2014

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Author

MacNamara, Deborah

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

Aona Books

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Soft copy; 302 pages

Subject

Feeding and Nutrition

Abstract

What does it mean to be nourished?

Nothing could be more basic than food. However, food is only one part of the concept of nourishment, but it has consumed our focus and eclipsed something far more critical for thriving - connection. We have lost sight of the fact that feeding our families is about human relationship and emotional well-being.

In Nourished, developmental and relational clinical counsellor Dr. Deborah MacNamara shows us how feeding is part of the caretaking relationship and cannot be separated from it. Informed by attachment science, developmental psychology, neuroscience, and research on human emotion, Nourished reframes our approach to providing for our kids and helps us hit the reset button on our relationship with food. After reading this seminal work, it will be impossible to ever view food as just plain food again.

As parents we need our kids to be receptive to what we offer but the road to the stomach must go through the heart. As relational and emotional creatures, our deepest hunger is one that food by itself cannot fill. In this book, Dr. MacNamara gives us the keys to transform the everyday act of feeding our children (and other loved ones) into a most fulfilling and nourishing dance of attachment. Based on developmental and relational science, qualitative research with families, counselling parents, and her own experience as a mother, in Nourished, MacNamara combines storytelling with science and puts food in its rightful place.

ISBN

9780995051249

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

BB 200 MAC 2023

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Author

Huebner, Dawn

Stevens, Liza [ill.]

Place of Publication

London

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Softcover : 77 pages

Series

Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears

Subject

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Psychosomatics. Hypochondria

Abstract

Thinking about our body's functions can be scary, especially when it morphs into Health Anxiety that gets in the way of everyday life. This book teaches 4 steps to manage 'false alarm' fears. Fun Facts about the body engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and a supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals.

Notes

For ages 6 to 10.

ISBN

9781787759282

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CD 420 HUE 2022

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