Book Recommendations for Children

With my background in child development and early childhood education as well as my work as a child therapist, I thought I'd share some books about issues that may be affecting your child's life.  You can see more about these resources on the American Psychological Association's website found HERE.

Max Archer, Kid Detective is a genuine, funny story that addresses bedwetting in an upfront way. Max used to wet the bed, and now wants to share what he knows about staying dry.

Kids are given a concrete plan that may just motivate them to solve their own bedwetting problem! Extra fun activities and a Q&A for parents round out this kid-friendly resource.

The Case of the Wet Bed is set to be released on April 15, 2011.

*******************

Falling asleep can be challenging for a lot of kids. Thankfully, Good Night Giants is here to help!

Playful and full of imagination, Good Night Giants invites kids to count giants as they drift off to slumber. Cognitive-behavioral methods are couched in a rhythmic, relaxing story and whimsical illustrations to help restless kids take control of their sleep.

A note to parents provides additional strategies and insight.

Good Night Giants is set to be released in March 2011.

*******************

What can you do when the grouchies take hold? How can you keep a bad mood at bay?
With funny rhymes and a silly chant, The Grouchies shows kids simple and fun ways to turn around grouchy moods. But most of all, kids will understand how their mood and negativity can affect their family and friends, and really get in the way of having a good day.

An extensive Note to Parents further explains the child's experience and provides parents with easy-to-apply tips and tools for helping their kids when a grumpy day comes along.

The Grouchies was published in October 2009.

*******************

Do you have suggestions of books that may help children deal with issues in their lives you'd like to share?