As an adult, I often think back to how easy it was being a kid. But when you're a kid, all your problems and struggles can seem more than you can bear. Sometimes we forget that kids get stressed too. Whether it's a bully, a change in their family or home situation, a bad grade, or a struggle with self confidence, part of growing up is learning how to cope with stress. Dr. Pat Palmer's highly regarded best selling children's books - The Mouse, the Monster and ME, and Liking Myself - have now been re-released by Boulden Publishing in an updated new format to reach a whole new generation of children.
Dr. Palmer, who is now 81 years old, wrote these two books to help teach children (ages 5 and up) to deal with issues like bullies, peer pressure, self-esteem, healthy relationships, and anxiety.
The Mouse, the Monster and Me: Assertiveness for young people... brings Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) to children in a fun and engaging manner. The artwork, narrative and exercises illustrate aggressive ?monster? and passive ?mouse? behaviors, helping young readers identify these characteristics in themselves and in others. It also encourages children to explore the ?me? communication style, based on responsibility, respect, and rights.
This bestselling book teaches healthy, non - violent conflict management skills that help kids stop being ? or attracting ? bullies. When youngsters learn how to assert themselves appropriately, they gain self - esteem and safer, happier relationships.
Liking Myself is an encouraging book and a valuable resource for building selfesteem and emotional stability in children 5 to 11 years of age. By writing or drawing responses to a variety of self-esteem activities, children develop social and emotional skills.
The book teaches children to listen to and talk about feelings. They learn to manage the full range of their emotions ? including anxiety, anger, depression, and being overwhelmed ? without hurting others.
The Mouse, the Monster and ME and Liking Myself have previously both sold over 500,000 copies, and continue to help children all over the world. As a mom, I love the gentle and non-violent approach that both books take in resolving issues. They are formatted almost like a workbook, with pages and spaces for the kids to draw or write in their thoughts. The advice put forth in these two books is priceless, and gets a big "YAY' from this mom...
"Practice, with a friend or family member, assertive ways to ask for the things... Remember... to stand or sit up straight, to look at the other person, to talk in a normal (not whining or shouting) voice, and to be honest and direct. It's OK to ask for what you want. (But don't expect to always get it)."
Both The Mouse, the Monster and ME
and Liking Myself work together as companion books, and I would recommend any parent to work through both with their children. Not only do they include helpful tips for decreasing anxiety or avoiding bullies, but they offer an opportunity to have some important discussion with your children such as triumphing against peer pressure. Snag your own copy of both books on Amazon for $12.95.** Thank you to Boulden Publishing for providing the books for review! I only recommend products or services I can stand behind and believe will be good for my readers. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. If you have any questions please refer to my Terms of Use.**
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