What to Do When You Grumble Too Much :A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity - What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series

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What to Do When You Grumble Too Much

What to Do When You Grumble Too Much :A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity - What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series

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Published: 15 August, 2006
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Did you know that life is like an obstacle course? It's exciting and fun, but full of tricky spots to get through. If you're a kid who feels so frustrated by those tricky spots that it's hard to enjoy the good things in life, this book is for you.

What to Do When You Grumble Too Much guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. Lively metaphors and illustrations help kids see life's hurdles in a new way, while drawing and writing activities help them master skills to get over those hurdles. And step-by-step instructions point the way toward becoming happier, more positive kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change.

Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD.

This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids series and includes an amp ldquo Introduction to Parents and Caregivers. amp rdquo  What-to-Guides for Kids are interactive self-help books designed to guide amp ndash 2 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.

 
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Type Book
ISBN13 9781591474500
ISBN10 1591474507
Number Of Pages 88
Item Weight 1000 g
Publisher / Reseller American Psychological Association
Format paperback
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Media Reviews

amp ldquo What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dr. Dawn Huebner will be a most appreciated book for parents of anxious children. In a straight-forward, clear and warm tone, Dr. Huebner teaches parents and their children effective techniques for dealing with anxiety based on well-established scientific principles. The message is positive and empowering. After reading the text together, and doing the recommended exercises, families will almost certainly be able to find relief from the 'worries' in their midst. amp quot -Jerry Miller, Ph.D., Director, University of Michigan Center for the Child and the Family

amp quot Dr. Huebner has a gift for describing abstract issues in simple, concrete terms...a unique resource that helps children practice how to think differently. Highly recommended. amp quot -Carina Ziemek, MA, School Counselor

amp quot The strategies that the author offers are ones that parents can use with simplicity and ease, which will assist to steer the child amp rsquo s brain toward more useful, positive thoughts. amp quot -Peg Renz, M.S., LPC-IT, Resource Consultant, Trinity Academy

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Author's Bio

Dawn Huebner, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Exeter, New Hampshire, specializing in the treatment of children and their parents. She is the author of several books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger. Visit her at www.dawnhuebnerphd.com and follow her on Facebook: DawnHuebnerPhDSelf-HelpforParentsandKids.

Bonnie Matthews is the illustrator numerous books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep. She lives in Baltimore. Visit her at www.bonniematthewsillustration.com and follow her on Instagram: bonnie_matthews_illustration.

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