verbal helping children frustration

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I Want It Now: Helping Children Deal with Frustration and Disappointment (Let's Talk)

1 review
Chris Loftis

New Horizon Press, 2003

Helps parents explain important things in life to children
Books that deal with real-life issues are among my favorites -- especially books that deal with a child's frustration over not getting what they want when they want it! What parent hasn't experienced this situation? The book, "I Want It Now!" tells the story of a boy who dreams of getting a new bicycle, but becomes angry and disappointed when his parents cannot afford one. This story shows ...

Words Hurt: Helping Children Cope with Verbal Abuse

2 reviews
Chris Loftis

Topeka Bindery, 1994

excellent teaching tool
I am an elemetary school teacher, and this book has been helpful in classroom discussions on self esteem. I've been suprised how many children relate to the situation described, and think this is an excellent learning tool. The illustrations are Matisse like- children enjoy the playful colors. I recommend this work.