I have recently discoverd a series of fantastic workbooks(What-To-Do Guides
for Kids) written by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist in private
practice. They are excellent resources for children with a variety of
difficulties. They are written for children, but each book should be read by
parents prior to sharing them with the children, then parents work through
the books WITH their children. Remember: parents play a big role in helping
their children overcome difficulties.
"What To Do When Your Temper Flares," gives practical strategies for taming
tempers. This book divulges a big secret about anger: "The only thing that
makes you angry is you."
"What To Do When You Worry Too Much" will teach you and your child a new and
more successful way to think about and manage anxiety.
"What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck" is a kid's guide to overcoming OCD.
Parents are advised to read the book before presenting it to their children.
It explains OCD in understandable terms. The book teaches parents and kids
cognitive-behavioral techniques.
There are other books in the series, including one about sleep problems, one
about negativity, and one about breaking bad habits. I ordered each of the
"What To Do" books from Amazon.com
"Up and Down the Worry Hill," by Aureen Pinto Wagner, PhD., is a book about
OCD written for children. It describes OCD from a child's perspective and
attempts to give children with OCD a sense of control and hope. It also helps
prepare children for treatment. This book might be a good resource for
families struggling with OCD.
Free Spirit Publishing is a great resource for parents. They have many books
(and DVDs) on a wide variety of topics for parents AND children, including
(but not limited to) gifted students, self esteem, getting along with others,
homework, learning disabilities, and divorce. The web address is
www.freespirit.com There is also a catalog. I will put a link to this
resource on the web links page of my website.
