Parenting challenges
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How to Be a Superhero Called Self-Control!
Super Powers to Help Younger Children to Regulate their Emotions and Senses
Lauren Brukner, illustrated by Apsley
Narrated by a superhero called Self-Control, this illustrated book provides a variety of super power strategies to help children with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties, aged approximately 4 to 7 years, to master self-control. Learn More2015, Hardback, 9.92in x 7.01in / 252mm x 178mm, 112pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-717-22015, Ebook, ePUB, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-203-4 -
How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler
Natasha Daniels
Everything you need to know about how to parent an anxious toddler and provide them with the life skills and coping mechanisms to help them thrive as they develop. Bath time, bedtime, mealtime and playtime are all covered in detailed chapters which explain common misunderstandings. Specific fears, phobias and separation anxiety are also addressed. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 224pp, CA$25.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-738-72015, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, CA$25.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-148-8 -
Understanding Dyscalculia and Numeracy Difficulties
A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
Patricia Babtie and Jane Emerson
A complete, accessible guide to understanding dyscalculia and poor numeracy, this book covers number sense and how the brain processes numbers, assessment, planning intervention, what to teach, how to teach it, and how parents can help. Essential for parents, teachers and education professionals working with a child with numeracy difficulties. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.46in / 230mm x 164mm, 184pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-390-72015, Ebook, ePUB, 184pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-754-4 -
The Cookbook for Children with Special Needs
Learning a Life Skill with Fun, Tasty, Healthy Recipes
Deborah French, illustrated by Leah Ehrlich
This fully-illustrated book introduces children with special needs to the fundamentals of food preparation, healthy eating and cookery skills. Recipes pitched at three increasing levels of difficulty cover a wide range of skills making the book suitable for all abilities. The importance of health and safety is emphasised throughout. Learn MoreDec 2045, Hardback, 9.92in x 6.46in / 252mm x 164mm, 200pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-538-32015, Ebook, PDF, 200pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-156-3 -
A Short Introduction to Helping Young People Manage Anxiety
Carol Fitzpatrick
This book tells you everything you need to know about anxiety, its many causes and types, and associated disorders such as depression and self-harm. Case-studies help to show the effect of anxiety in real-life situations, and also provide useful tips and advice to help young people manage their symptoms. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 8.35in x 5.55in / 212mm x 141mm, 112pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-557-42015, Ebook, ePUB, 112pp, CA$33.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-989-0 -
Seeds of Hope Bereavement and Loss Activity Book
Helping Children and Young People Cope with Change Through Nature
Caroline Jay, illustrated by Unity-Joy Dale
This activity book uses nature as a gentle way of helping children aged 5+ understand change, loss and death. Through creative activities such as making a paper memory tree, writing and drawing about feelings, and looking closely at nature, children learn about natural changes and how to cope with and express feelings of grief. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 10.98in x 8.50in / 279mm x 216mm, 88pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-546-82014, Ebook, PDF, 84pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-970-8 -
Starving the Anger Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9
A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management
Kate Collins-Donnelly
The Anger Gremlin is a naughty creature who loves to feed on angry feelings, and the angrier you get, the bigger he gets! Packed with fun, simple activities and games, it will help children aged 5-9 understand why they get angry and how they can control their angry feelings to make the Anger Gremlin go away. Suitable for parents and practitioners. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.69in / 244mm x 170mm, 176pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-493-52014, Ebook, PDF, 176pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-885-5 -
Starving the Anxiety Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9
A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management
Kate Collins-Donnelly
The Anxiety Gremlin loves to eat anxious feelings, and the more anxious you feel, the more he eats and the bigger he gets! Learn how to get rid of the Anxiety Gremlin with this fun workbook for children aged 5-9. It's packed with puzzles, games, colouring and drawing activities to help children understand their anxiety and how to control it. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.77in / 244mm x 172mm, 192pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-492-82014, Ebook, PDF, 192pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-902-9 -
The Kids' Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control
Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses
Lauren Brukner
From breathing exercises and pressure holds to noise-reducing headphones and gum, this illustrated book is packed with simple strategies and tools to help children with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties aged approximately 7 to 14 years to stay cool, calm and in control. Learn More2014, Hardback, 9.96in x 6.93in / 253mm x 176mm, 112pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-997-82014, Ebook, PDF, 88pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-962-3 -
Your Body is Awesome
Body Respect for Children
Sigrun Danielsdottir, illustrated by Bjork Bjarkdottir
The colorful illustrations in this picture book will help children learn to love their bodies from an early age and appreciate all the wonderful things their bodies do. The book promotes a healthy attitude which will help children understand that all bodies are different and encourage them to take good care of their bodies throughout their lives. Learn More2014, Hardback, 9.69in x 9.53in / 246mm x 242mm, 40pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-228-72014, Ebook, PDF, 36pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-178-7