Food for Thought – serie

A proven method for dealing with social anxiety.Avi is an anxious avocado. He worries about EVERYTHING always wondering what-if? what-then? what amp rsquo s going to happen? and ends up avoiding everything that frightens him. Until one day when he hears an unusual sound outside his kitchen window.... what possibly could that THUMP! THUIMP! THUD! be? Fear swells in the pit of his stomach, but it occurs him. What is the worst thing that could happen if he just dares himself to face his fears?Versatile enough for family's reading, classroom or school counselor use, readers will be rooting for Avi as he navigates situations that he once avoided. Avi's confidence builds, bolstered by the support of friends and energized by a proven method for dealing with social anxiety, Avi takes the plunge and faces his fears head on!

Taco Falls Apart gets kids thinking about how their thoughts shape feelings and behavior. Friendly and funny, this evidence-based science-informed book skillfully presents a fundamental concept of cognitive-behavior psychology in a way kids can understand - how the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behavior shape who we are and how we experience everything.Meet Taco. The world expects so much from him... tacos must stay strong without much support, tacos must stay open without much room, and tacos must keep it all together, all the time! With all these expectations piling on, Taco starts wonder if he has what it takes to be a terrific taco. Can he even do this? Should he even try? As his thoughts start to pester him, Taco's shell starts to crack and his toppings begin to tumble, and Taco falls apart!Fantastically foodie and pun-fully delicious, this book is bound to help little ones understand common thinking mistakes and how unhelpful self-talk can get in the way of feeling strong and confident and able to get through rough spots in their day.

Developing solid decision-making skills is a fundamental milestone for children as they learn to navigate the world and all the choices in it. Simply said, Waffle Can't Decide is a super relatable and engaging story about making decisions and being decisive.Blue socks! Red socks! Striped socks! Within a swirl of indecisiveness, Waffle just can amp rsquo t decide what to do! And suddenly everything turns into a deciding disaster!Every day we need to all make all kinds of decisions. Some are easy so we don amp rsquo t need to think about them much. Others are tough and we need time to ponder. Decisions are important for bringing us joy, and they are crucial for survival. Everyday we make observations about the color of sky, the sound of waves, the smell of flowers, the taste of honey, but decision-making is more cerebral and abstract. As young brains develop, understanding how the brain thinks and chooses will help children better navigate the world and all the choices in it.

S'more is Enough helps kids feel comfortable and secure with who they are without comparing themselves to others or being something that they are not. Meet Graham. He is a two-cookie wafer with an ooey-gooey middle and a square of sweetness. He's a s amp rsquo more!Even though, Graham feels pressured and wonders --what more could he be? What more should he be? A donut, lollipop, or cupcake, maybe?This evidence-based science-informed book skillfully presents developmental psychology in a way kids and their grown-ups can understand-- it's about healthy risk-taking and being motivated, feeling respected and valued for who you are, and finding your amp quot good enough amp quot when the world wants more. This book champions little ones and encourages them just enough to feel strong and supported and able to grow and be s'more. And that is enough!Includes endmatter for adults about supporting a child's growth mindset and building self-esteem, written by the author Brenda S. Miles, PhD, a clinical pediatric neuropsychologist who works with children, teens, and families. She blends brain science with developmental psychology in fun and educational ways.