This encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it's important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good...

Empathy is key to positive, healthy relationships. This read-aloud book builds empathy in children ages 4-8. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs, and different from...

Children today have many fears, both real and imagined. This book helps children understand their fears and teaches basic coping skills. Encouraging words and supportive illustrations show children ages 4-8 they are not alone and there are many people...

It's hard for adults as well as children to try new things. It's even harder to stay the course when something is more difficult than we thought it would be, or when things don't work out the way we hoped. Yet flexibility and perseverance are essential...

Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that even young children can relate to-because they have things they value. It also teaches simple environmental awareness:...

It's fun to make friends and play with others, but it's not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules: ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. Includes ideas for games adults can use with...

When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. Colorful illustrations and examples help children visualize how their behavior affects themselves and others. A special section for...

Help kids understand how anxiety works and develop coping strategies to boost their mental well-being! Anxiety in kids is on the rise: 4.4 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, according to the Centers for...

Everyone faces challenges—obstacles to overcome, exciting goals to meet—and it’s easy to get stuck on the negatives. Mindset Power shows kids, ages 9-13, how to change the way they think about their challenges so they can grow...

Social media, online ads, and glossy magazines make it look easy to be a teen - everyone is laughing, beautiful and surrounded by friends. But in real life, you may struggle with not fitting in or being bullied. You may feel overwhelmed by stress or...

Do you check you phone several times an hour to make sure you're caught up on the latest news from your friends? Do you try to make your life look perfect online? You are not alone. For most teens social media is a huge part of life. This fun and...

Do you ever feel so frustrated that you lose control of your emotions or lash out? You’re not alone. Fortunately, there are easy steps you can take to stay calm and collected. Using proven-effective mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and...

A Good Friend, now available in Spanish, gives good advice on friendship skills to middle schoolers and teens. Everybody needs friends, but not everyone reaches their full "friendship potential." If you feel tongue-tied in a group, struggle with shyness,...

Whether it's unearthing the motivation to study, finding a job, changing an unhealthy social situation or confronting a problem, this book will get teens thinking and talking about getting motivated. Help teens find new strategies for getting motivated...

Inventories, Activities & Educational Handouts. Practical tools for teachers, Counselors , group leaders, therapists and other helping professionals. Social skills are crucial for success in everyday interactions and are the keys to acting...

Based on a widely accepted technique developed by Carol Grey, each card presents a basic social concept that children need to learn to behave appropriately in school and get along with their peers. The stories help children pay attention to important...