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Summary: Discusses some of the different things that cause strees for preteens, and suggests ways to cope.

Mentions some of the bad things that happen in the world and presents some positive ways to respond to them.

Introduces ten simple and effective mindfulness-based stress reduction skills to teach the stressed child, including breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, and more.

Stress is a part of life, and in our fast-paced society, children often feel an unbelievable amount of pressure to balance family and friends, school and homework, and extracurricular activities. All of their responsibilities and expectations can make them feel stretched beyond their limits. I'm Stretced is a captivating story that speaks to children and adults alike, giving them tactical tools to manage their stress in a healthy and helpful way so...

Shows how a parent's experience of and reaction to trauma events influence the child's reactions.

"Self-Reg is a ground-breaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior that serves as a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Rooted in decades of clinical practice and research by leading child psychologist Dr. Stuart Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous system's...

Raina se despierta una noche con un terrible malestar estomacal. Su madre también tiene uno, así que probablemente sea solo un error. Raina finalmente regresa a la escuela, donde se enfrenta a los altibajos habituales: amigos, no amigos y compañeros de clase que piensan que el año escolar es solo una larga sesión desagradable. Pronto queda claro que el problema de barriga de Raina no va a desaparecer ... y coincide con sus preocupaciones sobre...

"Middle grade kids learn about stress and anxiety, how it manifests physiologically and cognitively, and how to keep balance and cope with stress"-- ""Smart and essential!" -Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid"They used to tell kids to chant "sticks and stones" or "just ignore it." It didn't work. This book helps kids find the opposite approach: don't ignore it; understand it."--Tom Angleberger, Origami Yoda Middle school can be stressful. On the outside,...