Because Spanish-speaking kids also have worries, Shrinking the Worry Monster, A Kid’s Guide for Saying Goodbye to Worries has been translated into Spanish! This seems especially timely as a U.S. Task Force on Children’s Mental Health just recommended...
Let’s face it. Halloween is about scaring others and being scared. It is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, but it can involve blood, gore, scary faces, loud noises, darkness, and going to stranger’s homes. Whoa! How does this fit with...
Helping Children Deal with Covid-19 By Sally Baird, PhD What if my parents get sick? Why can’t I play with my friends? Will we have enough money to eat? What is a coronavirus? I’m scared Mommy…. These may be just some of the questions and comments you are hearing from...
With the coronavirus pandemic, most of us are isolated in our homes and not able to see our extended family. This includes grandparents who want to help their children and grandchildren, but can’t see them in-person. Meanwhile, grandchildren need even more...
Join me on December 7, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at Village Books Readings Gallery for the launch of Shrinking the Worry Monster. This is a family-friendly event where the format will be split between story-time for kids and then time for a discussion of children’s...