Everyone gets angry, so it's never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry-but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete skills for working through anger: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing...

Hands are for helping, learning, playing, and much more. Remind children of the many positive actions their hands can take, from saying hello to making music to brushing their teeth at bedtime. Children learn that violence is never okay, discover alternatives to hitting, and explore ways to manage strong feelings. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Do you ever feel angry? What makes you feel that way? Learn what anger is and how to deal with it.

Learning remorse at wrongdoing is tough, especially for children. However, having a few little words to help show that remorse can really speed the process of making up for saying mean things, not sharing, or being rude. Readers see the many situations in which the words "I'm sorry" should be, used, including scenarios they may, encounter in school or at home. Understandable language helps introduce this important concept and explains how much better...

Do you ever feel sad? What makes you feel that way? Learn how to cope with these feelings and turn your frown upside down.

Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Gentle, supportive, and straightforward, Sometimes When I'm Worried describes a child's experience with worry and the many ways it can surface, as well as how her sister and their two dads help her cope with the feeling. "Sometimes when I'm worried, my tummy feels funny. I get hot and sweaty. My legs jiggle like jelly." Along with the main character, young children learn ways to...

Handling conflicts with other people can be difficult for anyone, and in the moment, it is sometimes hard to make the right choices. Readers of this engaging volume learn the importance of dealing with things in a positive way. Colorful, eye-catching illustrations accompany age-appropriate text, making it easy for readers to understand and visualize the story. Relatable characters help readers connect with the book, while important lessons encourage...

Moodzie (a fun lion character) wants to get on well with others at school and especially have friends. Moodzie's antennae makes Moodzie extremely sensitive to the world. Understanding expectations and how to follow them is something that Moodzie needs to learn. Will Moodzie be able to manage rising emotions and still be social? This story can be read alone or as part of the Mood Toolbox Intervention Program. About the Mood Toolbox Intervention Program Teachers,...

Moodzie (a fun lion character) is feeling so sad and depressed, however Moodzie's antennae makes Moodzie very sensitive to the world. Sad Moodzie is getting more and more blue by the minute. Will Moodzie be able to manage a rising sadness to choose to be happy again? This story can be read alone or as part of the Mood Toolbox Intervention Program. About the Mood Toolbox Intervention Program Teachers, Parents and Practitioners can support children...

Moodzie (a fun lion character) is extremely happy most of the time, however Moodzie's antennae makes Moodzie very sensitive to the world. Will Moodzie learn all about emotions and discover great strategies to choose to be happy? This story can be read alone or as part of the Mood Toolbox Intervention Program. About the Mood Toolbox Intervention Program Teachers, Parents and Practitioners can support children with learning how to effectively regulate...