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We all know having a dinosaur is hard work,and cleaning up dino poo in the backyard is FAR from fun!So how do you potty train a dinosaur?In this hilarious and delightful role reversal, kids will learn how to potty train a dinosaur (and maybe pick up a few pointers themselves!). How to Potty Train a Dinosaur goes through each important step of teaching a dinosaur to go to the bathroom—from teaching them how to know it’s time to go to making sure they flush and wash their claws. Your little dinosaur will be so excited to put it to the test!Be patient . . . They’ll get the hang of it!Also availalbe in a Vook (Video Read Aloud) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuWcCDwdDhA
This article discusses: 1) How to create healthy, loving boundaries with kids2) The importance of being proactive3) The importance of getting buy-in on boundaries with kids4) The importance of being realistic- and specific- in boundaries with kids
Our style of attachment affects everything from our partner selection to how well our relationships progress and to, sadly, how they end. That is why recognizing our attachment pattern can help us understand our strengths and vulnerabilities in a relationship. Read on to see how secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, fearful-avoidant attachment styles impact how a person approaches relationships and functions within them.
How Zac Got His Z’s: A Guide to Getting Rid of Nightmares” is a simple, three step guide to solving nightmare issues. This book is based on an approach that child psychotherapist Kerri Golding Oransky, LCSW has used for the past 15 years with children who have trouble sleeping. Her husband, graphic artist Jason Oransky, contributed the fun and engaging illustrations. In “How Zac Got His Z’s”, a boy learns how to conquer his bad dreams. Through fun rhymes and engaging illustrations, your child will learn how to get rid of his nightmares just like Zachary does.
PsychAlive.org offers an extensive collection of informative articles on many topics including addiction.
PsychologyToday.com publishes content written by clinicians, experts and researchers from across the fields of behavior and psychology. The site includes a Diagnosis Dictionary, which is a comprehensive guide to diagnosable conditions; hundreds of commonly used and need-to-know psychology Basics, a full overview of Therapy Types, and comprehensive content Centers dedicated to subjects from ADHD to Parenting.
Have you ever wondered about a friend, a partner, a mother, sister or daughter? Wondered why she says she feels 'different'? Out of step with her peers, she may struggle keeping friends and a job, yet she has multiple degrees. Bright from early on, she may have singleminded focus, sprinkles of anxiety, sensory and social issues, be gifted in art, writing, science, research or singing. Maybe Autism or Asperger Syndrome was mentioned but she did not resonate with the male profile or the stereotypical female profile. Maybe she is a woman on the Autism spectrum, with a unique constellation of super-abilities, strengths and challenges? This book takes a unique approach by combining stunning imagery along with the feelings, thoughts and words of Autistic women (and those that love and support them). This book also explores common strengths and challenges, the stages leading up to a diagnosis, important needs, reasons for a diagnosis, disclosure and an appendix of helpful tools. You will be inspired by a special group of 24 Autistic women led by Dr Temple Grandin, who showcase their unique strengths and provide helpful advice and tips.
I Am Aspienwoman: The unique characteristics and traits of adults, on the Autism Spectrum is a book that showcases a special range of strengths, quirks, and yes, some challenges too! If you ever wondered about a friend, partner, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin or daughter, or even yourself, this book is for you.
Control your wiggles and be the BOSS of your ants.In I Have Ants in My Pants, Julia Cook helps normalize the feeling many kids have when they struggle to control their wiggles and provides strategies for improving impulse control.Some children just can't sit still no matter how hard they try. And Louis is no exception. He accidentally kicks his friend during story time. He can't stand still in the lunch line. And he wiggles in his seat at the movie theater.Everyone keeps telling him he has ants in his pants, but Louis doesn't see any ants! Louis' mom explains that this means he wiggles a lot, and she teaches him a special tool, the Wiggle Dance.With a little practice and a few helpful tools, Louis learns that he can calm his wiggles and become the boss of the ants in his pants!
"NO” is RJ’s least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn “No” into “Maybe” or “We’ll see” or “Later” or “I’ll think about it.” Even though he doesn’t have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests that he try to join her classroom’s Say YES to NO Club.If RJ can learn how to accept “No” for an answer and to disagree appropriately with his teacher and parents, he can add his name to the club’s Star Board. RJ finds that lots of praise and some rewards come his way when he uses these skills the right way!Help K-6 readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he understands the benefits of demonstrating these great people skills both at home and in school. Tips for parents and educators on how to teach and encourage kids to use the skills of accepting “No” for an answer and disagreeing appropriately are included.
RJ’s way of doing things isn’t working out for him, especially in math class.His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete. RJ blames Norma “the booger picker” and Rodney “the alphabet burper” for distracting him during class.With support from his mom and dad, RJ learns how to ask for help and stay on task.By learning how to do things the right way the first time, RJ discovers he no longer has to do his work over and over and over again.The book includes tips for parents and educators on how to effectively teach staying on task and asking for help to kids.
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be sad for kids and difficult for them to express the big feelings they are experiencing. This book will help explain in a gentle way that death is a natural complement to life and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings to have following the death of a loved one. Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:language that is simple, direct, and easy for young children to understanda helpful tool for coping with loss and griefa book about bereavement written by a psychotherapist and counselora whole series of books for children to explore mental health and emotional issuesThe A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourages kids to ask questions and confront difficult social and emotional questions. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.
We spend so much precious time and energy managing perception and creating carefully edited versions of ourselves to show to the world. There is a constant barrage of social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. Everywhere we turn, there are messages that tell us who, what, and how we’re supposed to be. So we learn to hide our struggles and protect ourselves from shame, judgment, criticism, and blame by seeking safety in pretending and perfection. This book shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to one another and to our humanity. Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we’re all in this together.
Lola is a fussy eater. A very fussy eater. She won’t eat her carrots (until her brother Charlie reveals that they’re orange twiglets from Jupiter). She won’t eat her mashed potatoes (until Charlie explains that they’re cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji). There are many things Lola won’t eat, including — and especially —tomatoes. Or will she? Two endearing siblings star in a witty story about the triumph of imagination over proclivity.
A young girl shares her feelings and frustrations about her alcoholic father's behavior. This book presents the problem of alcoholism in a non-judgemental manner without placing blame and evokes empathy. The story emphasizes the benefits of having support outside the home for the family.
This is an 80- page impulse control journal for kids to keep track of their day. Included are 30 Drawing Journal Pages to reflect and pinpoint individual strategies. Children will love the 28 Journal Lists so kids can write quick checklists regarding strengths, qualities, supports, areas of need, and insights. There are 8 Journaling worksheets to pinpoint coping skills, feelings, emotions, and strategies that work for the individual.Included in the packet:12 page impulse control journal for kids to keep track of their dayEncouragement cards that can be cut out and laminatedDaily Must-Do sheets for keeping track of tasksDaily Chore ChartsWeekly Goal SheetDaily Goal SheetDaily Journal Sheets
Impulse Control, or self-control, is the ability to control your behaviors and feelings. This impulse control printable asks students to think through both the impulsive (Melt) and thoughtful (Freeze) responses to different situations.
Eddie is a very nice dog. He likes to have fun with his friends and he gets excited when it’s time to play. Sometimes in his excitement, he acts too impulsively, and that creates problems for Eddie. In Impulsive Eddie, players play a fast-paced stacking game, while they work together to learn how Eddie can better manage his impulses and learn self-control skills.Impulsive Eddie: The Fun Impulse Control Game for Kids provides a fun way to teach children ages 8-12 about controlling their impulses and learning self-control skills. Includes 108 cards, 88 question cards and 20 fun Eddie cards. For 2-6 players to compete to win the most cards in this fast-paced stacking game. A game can be played in about 20 minutes.
Inner Health Studio is all about coping skills and relaxation resources. Here you will find a variety of relaxation scripts and easy relaxation techniques that can help you learn to relax, understand and reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress, and improve your overall health by coping with stress more effectively. Quickly relieve stress with free relaxation scripts, audio and video downloads, mental health worksheets, and self-help techniques.
Innopsych.com provides a simpler and faster way for people of color to find therapists of color. Not only do we provide a directory of therapists of color, but we facilitate the process for therapists of color to launch their own private practice in order to increase the pool of therapists of color in the field.
