Author

Verdick, Elizabeth

Heinlen, Marieka (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MI

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Board book; illustrated; 24 pages

Series

Best Behavior® series

Subject

Child Behaviour

Child Social Behaviour

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Abstract

Young children learn that everybody cries, how crying can help them, and ways they can cope with challenging feelings.

"You cry when you're sad or mad. Crying gets the hurt out." Tears Are Not Forever reassures children that everybody cries and gives them space to cry and experience their "down" feelings.

Sadness and disappointment are common, recurring emotions that children can learn to understand, handle, and grow from. With vivid illustrations and straightforward suggestions, Tears Are Not Forever provides practical advice for coping with these challenging feelings. "Remember, tears are not forever. In a little while, you'll feel better."

A section for adults reinforces the book's message that crying is a natural, normal response to strong feelings and includes tips and activities to help children express and handle their feelings.

ISBN

9781631986901

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 800 VER 2023

Author

Verdick, Elizabeth

Heinlen, Marieka (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Paperback; illustrated; 40 pages

Series

Best Behavior Series

Subject

Child Behaviour

Child Development

Picture Books

Abstract

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 the most of the time you have with your screens and without.

While screens can be helpful and fun, they are not intended for use all the time.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consistent limits on screen time for children, and adults should take steps to ensure online safety for kids. With straightforward suggestions, children will learn valuable information about online safety, setting healthy screen-time boundaries, and the importance of screen-free time.

With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick offers appealing and healthy alternatives to using screens, as well as ways to stay safe and happy when online. Illustrator Marieka Heinlen?s active and vibrant illustrations of young children interacting with their caregivers and families bring the activities and suggestions for screen-free fun to life. A section for adults at the end of the book includes information on the effects of too much screen time and suggestions for establishing screen-time boundaries

Recommended for children aged 4-7.

ISBN

9781631985379

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 800 VER 2021b

Author

Verdick, Elizabeth

Heinlen, Marieka (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Board book [np]

Series

Best Behavior Series

Subject

Child Behaviour

Child Development

Picture Books

Abstract

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 done.' Now follow up with something fun."

Screen time can be helpful and fun, but it's important for toddlers to learn that screen time can't be all the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consistent limits on screen time for young children. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick offers appealing and healthy alternatives to using screens, like singing, swinging, or playing pretend!

The book ends with additional ideas and activities to help adults navigate screen time with toddlers and preschoolers.

Ages 0-5

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

ISBN

9781631985379

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 800 VER 2021a

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Author

Greene, Ross W.

Edition

6th ed,

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Harper

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Paperback: 254 p.

Subject

Anger

Child Behaviour

Parenting

Abstract

Dr. Ross Greene, a distinguished clinician and pioneer in the treatment of kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, has worked with thousands of explosive children, and he has good news: these kids aren?t attention-seeking, manipulative, or unmotivated, and their parents aren?t passive, permissive pushovers. Rather, explosive kids are lacking some crucial skills in the domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving, and they require a different approach to parenting.

Throughout this compassionate, insightful, and practical book, Dr. Greene provides a new conceptual framework for understanding their difficulties, based on research in the neurosciences. He explains why traditional parenting and treatment often don?t work with these children, and he describes what to do instead. Instead of relying on rewarding and punishing, Dr. Greene?s Collaborative Problem Solving model promotes working with explosive children to solve the problems that precipitate explosive episodes, and teaching these kids the skills they lack.

ISBN

9780063092464

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 900 GRE 2021a

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Author

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Crooke, Pamela

Ebbeler, Jeff [ill.]

Edition

2nd

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover book: ill., xi, 57 p.

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

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 one of us is a Social Detective. We are good Social Detectives when we use our eyes, ears, and brains to figure out what others are planning to do next or are presently doing and what they mean by their words and deeds. This extensively expanded and revised 2nd edition provides all-new illustrations that reflect a broader range of inclusion and diversity in characters, a structured approach to observation, and new and updated lessons which include practice for readers as they learn to become social detectives?a skill set that can then be used everywhere they go, whether it?s at home, school, or within the community. Interventionists will find specific teaching tips and an expanded glossary of Social Thinking Vocabulary and concepts to guide young readers in exploring tools to help them make smart guesses to ultimately figure out the social emotional chain reaction. Enjoy watching your students and own children blossom day-by-day into successful Social Detectives!

Notes

For parents and professionals. Age 5-10.

ISBN

9781936943555

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 WIN 2020

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Author

Verdick, Elizabeth

Heinlen, Marieka (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MI

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover; illustrated; 40 pages

Series

Best Behavior® series

Subject

Child Behaviour

Child Social Behaviour

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Abstract

Children are often waiting - for the school bus, their turn on the slide, or their birthday - and waiting can be frustrating! But learning to be patient and developing self-control will equip children with tools for success in school and in social settings. With vivid illustrations and simple strategies, this reassuring book helps children learn to delay gratification and make waiting more fun without relying on electronics.

With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick provides activities and ideas for children - like observing the world around them, inventing new games, and anticipating what?s to come - that can be adapted for any situation. In this addition to the best-selling Best Behavior series, children will learn how to avoid boredom and replace whining words with waiting words: "This will be worth the wait!"

A section for adults includes tips and activities to foster patience in children.

For ages 4 - 7

ISBN

9781631984693

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 800 VER 2020

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Author

Verdick, Elizabeth

Heinlen, Marieka (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MI

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Board book; no pagination

Series

Best Behavior® series

Subject

Child Behaviour

Child Social Behaviour

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Abstract

Learning patience can make life easier for toddlers and for everyone around them. This upbeat book offers little ones simple ideas to make waiting less frustrating and more fun--by watching and listening, singing, telling stories, playing games, whispering, and more. Young children learn they can be great waiters and can remember the waiting words: "I can wait a while. I can do it with a smile."

For ages 1 - 4

Notes

Ages 1-4

ISBN

9781631984662

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 800 VER 2019

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Author

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover; 28 p., illustrations

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex and Kool Q. Cumber to the Rescue! introduces readers to the Thinkable Kool Q. Cumber (we call him Kool, for short!). Kool helps Social Town citizens stay calm when problems happen, and use strategies they learn to figure out the size of a problem and the expected reaction size. In the story, Aiden and his classmates present science projects, but Aiden?s friend Sam becomes frustrated with problems throughout the day. As Sam feels his brain being invaded by Glassman, he uses the strategies he learned from Kool and the five Power Pals to calm down and have a reaction that matches the size of the problem.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9781936943487

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 WIN 2018a

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Author

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover: 32 p., illustrations

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex and Focus Tron to the Rescue! introduces readers to the Thinkable Focus Tron. Wherever they are?at school, or home, in the community?Focus Tron helps Social Town citizens remember to use their focusing powers to stay connected to what they?re doing or what others are talking about. In the story, Sarah periodically get visits from the Unthinkable Brain Eater who distracts her thoughts away from her classwork, homework, and listening to the teacher. Thanks to a lesson from the Superflex Academy and assistance from Focus Tron and other Superflex pals, she learns strategies to keep her thoughts on track.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+.

ISBN

9781936943494

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 WIN 2018b

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Author

Estes, Tara

Corporate Author

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

10 bingo boards; 12 themed card decks (148 cards); 24 answer-definition cards; 300 bingo chips; 1 instructions booklet

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex® Bingo is a flexible, fun, and educational game! It enables students to practice identifying Social Thinking concepts and Superflex characters to strengthen their self-regulation and superflexible thinking powers. This is not a stand-alone teaching tool, do not introduce this game until your students have completed You Are a Social Detective! and the Superflex curriculum.

Designed for 1 ? 10 players, ages 7-10+, plus an adult to lead/facilitate game play. (Since the game is designed with teaching in mind, it?s not recommended that students play the game without the adult facilitator.)

Session time: 25-30 minutes for a typical game.

Instructions booklet offers adaptations and modifications so the game can be used flexibly with different size groups and players with varying levels of social understanding.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9781936943517

Language

English

Material Type

Game

Call Number

GK 850 EST 2018

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URL

www.socialthinking.com/Products/superflex-my-hero-inside-music-cd

www.socialthinking.com/-/media/Files/Superflex-Songs/Superflex-My-Hero-Inside-Lyrics.ashx

Website Notes

Download song lyrics

Corporate Author

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Music CD; 21 min, 13 tracks

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Autism

Social Skills

Music/Sound Therapy

Abstract

Sing your Unthinkables to rest with these 13 fun, catchy, and educational songs that support our children's social emotional learning as taught through the Superflex curriculum! Each song is an upbeat combination of music and lyrics that can help kids learn more about Social Town, the sneaky Unthinkables, and training at the Superflex Academy to help them seek their "Hero Inside". It was an honor to have our songs written by three-time Emmy nominated songwriters, Michael and Patty Silversher, known for their work writing children's songs for Disney and for the Jim Henson Muppets. Music and lyrics are based on the concepts and characters in the original Superflex curriculum created by Stephanie Madrigal and Michelle Garcia Winner.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

731236285120

Language

English

Material Type

CD

Call Number

GK 850 THI 2015

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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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URL

www.socialthinking.com/Products/superflex-thinkables-unthinkables-double-deck

Corporate Author

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

2 decks of cards; Unthinkables deck with 52 cards and Thinkables deck with 52 cards

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Since we introduced the Superflex® Curriculum in 2008, creative educators, therapists, parents, and related service professionals have come up with all sorts of new ways to teach the concepts and ideas related to Superflex. Yet, you wanted games and visual teaching tools to make your teachings even better.

The Thinkables & Unthinkables Double Deck is the superflexible teaching tool you asked for to use with individuals who are learning about or have already been introduced to Superflex, the 14 original Unthinkables, and the newer characters, the Thinkables (first mentioned in our book, Social Town Citizens Discover 82 New Unthinkables for Superflex to Outsmart).

You take the lead in using the cards ? they?re a blank canvas of possibilities!

Create games such as ?Go Fish? with the cards

Use the Thinkables cards to say ?good job? when a child or student has mostly put an Unthinkable to rest

Use an Unthinkable card as a visual tool to remind a student to use his/her strategies when one of those clever, sneaky characters is invading the student?s brain

Pick an Unthinkable or Thinkable and play ?I Spy?? where students use their Social Detective skills to look for that character showing up in themselves or others in the group, the classroom, or the school.

The possibilities are endless, limited only by your imagination and your own superflexible thinking!

Content

Unthinkables deck: 52 cards with multiples of each of 14 Unthinkable characters

Thinkables deck: 52 cards with multiples of each of 14 Thinkable characters and Superflex cards

Cards contain the character?s image, name, AND powers. Cards are plastic coated, standard playing card size.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9781936943906

Language

English

Material Type

Game

Call Number

GK 850 THI 2014

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Author

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Madrigal, S.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover; 74 p., illustrations; 1 CD

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex Takes On One-Sided Sid, Un-Wonderer and the Team of Unthinkables introduces readers to the Unthinkable One-Sided Sid, who uses his powers to make people talk only about their interests or themselves, and his sister sidekick Un-Wonderer, who uses her powers to keep people from thinking about others. In the story, the clever duo One-Sided Sid and Un-Wonderer are wreaking havoc at Social Town Elementary by invading the brains of kids and getting them to do or say things that show they're only thinking about themselves and not others. Superflex to the Rescue! A multitude of lessons from the Superflex Academy teaches kids strategies for thinking about others and asking questions by using people files, boredom alerts, the Interest-O-Meter, Add-a-Thought, and much more. Short quizzes pop up throughout the book to reinforce learning, and teaching materials are included on a CD for easy printing.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9780970132055

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 WIN 2013

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URL

www.socialthinking.com/-/media/Files/For-Products/Superflex-Superdecks-Supplemental-Materials.ashx

Website Notes

Download free supplemental materials

Author

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Madrigal, Stephanie

Corporate Author

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

4 decks of cards (Unthinkables deck, Thinkables deck, Situations deck, Strategy deck); Power Pals/Five-Step Power Plan (4 copies); Unthinkables & Thinkables (4 copies); 4 instructions cards for each deck; 1 instructions booklet

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex Superdecks are card games created to invoke your own superflexible thinking as you teach students to be more superflexible social thinkers. It's all about superflexibility! The game pack is a companion teaching tool to the popular Superflex Curriculum, which helps parents and professionals teach children ages 8 to 11 about social thinking, social regulation, and social problem solving.

The Superdecks are not an introduction to Superflex, and should only be used with students who are already familiar with the concept of being a Social Detective (introduced in the book, You Are a Social Detective), and are either working through or have completed the Superflex Curriculum. The games and activities provided prompt players to think about the powers of the characters, brainstorm which Unthinkable might appear in a situation, match strategies to characters, or Thinkables and Unthinkables, and use their social thinking in other superflexible ways.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9780970132093

Language

English

Material Type

Game

Call Number

GK 850 WIN 2013b

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Author

Madrigal, S.

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Crooke, Pamela

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Softcover; 208 p., illustrations

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

This latest edition in the Superflex series is a compilation work that introduces 82 new Unthinkables and 14 new Thinkables submitted by Social Town citizens of all ages. Unthinkables and Thinkables are grouped by theme/category for easy reference by student or adult, and each entry includes the character?s power, related information about its characteristics, and strategies to defeat the Unthinkable or bolster a Thinkable's help.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9780979292224

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 MAD 2012b

Author

Rotbart, Harley A.

Place of Publication

Kansas City, Missouri

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback: 202 p.

Subject

Parenting

Child Behaviour

Abstract

Each exhausting day with young kids can feel like it will never end, yet the years streak by at warp speed. No Regrets Parenting is about time with your kids - finding enough of it and making the most of it. It blends parenting philosophy with practical applications to promote special, everyday moments with your kids.

ISBN

9781449410940

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 ROT 2012

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Author

Madrigal, S.

Garcia Winner, Michelle

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Softcover; 74 p., illustrations; 1 CD

Series

Superflex

Subject

Child Behaviour

Speech. Speech Development.

Speech-Children

Autism

Relationship Conflict

Relationships

Social Skills

Abstract

Superflex Takes On Brain Eater and the Team of Unthinkables introduces readers to the Unthinkable Brain Eater, who uses his powers to distract citizens? brains from focusing on what they?re doing or what others are talking about. In the illustrated storybook, Aiden?s classmates are visited by Brain Eater and are having trouble focusing on what they should be doing, like getting ready for school and listening in class. Superflex to the rescue! The kids learn strategies for staying on task from the Superflex Academy that involve using checklists, Distracter Shields, fidgets, and keeping their brain in the group to find their Superflex inside and defeat Brain Eater! Short quizzes pop up throughout the book to reinforce learning, and teaching materials are included on a CD for easy printing.

Notes

For parents and professionals. Ages 7 to 10+

ISBN

9781936943029

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 850 MAD 2012a

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Author

Saint-Pierre, Frédérique

Viau, Marie-France

Place of Publication

Montréal: QC

Publisher

Éditions du CHU Sainte-Justine

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

Paperback, 76 p.

Subject

Sexuality

Child Behaviour

Parenting

Sexual Health

Abstract

The authors answer parents' questions about their child's sexuality.

ISBN

9782896191499

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 880 SAU 2009

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Alternate Title

[Champion pour maitriser sa colere]

Author

Huebner, Dawn

Place of Publication

Saint-Lambert, QC

Publisher

Editions Enfants Quebec

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

Paperback, 96 p., ill.

Subject

Anger

Child Behaviour

Children's Anger

Abstract

Ce livre propose aux enfants un tour d'horizon complet des techniques cognitivo-comportementales employées pour traiter un problème de colère. Des exemples accrocheurs, des illustrations colorées et des explications simples montrent aux enfants une série de « techniques d'arrosage » qui visent à refroidir la colère contenue dans leurs pensées et leurs gestes, et à leur faire retrouver leur calme. Essentiel, ce guide interactif informe les enfants, les motive et leur donne les outils nécessaires pour opérer un véritable changement.

ISBN

9782923347837

Language

French

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 250 HUE 2009

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