What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity by

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This book guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Did you know that life is like an obstacle course? It's exciting and fun, but full of tricky spots to get through. If you're a kid who feels so frustrated by those tricky spots that it's hard to enjoy the good things in life, this book is for you.What to Do When You Grumble Too Much guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. Lively metaphors and illustrations help kids see life's hurdles in a new way, while drawing and writing activities help them master skills to get over those hurdles. And step-by-step instructions point the way toward becoming happier, more positive kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD. This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids series and includes an "Introduction to Parents and Caregivers." What-to-Guides for Kids are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.

Author Biography

Dawn Huebner, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Exeter, New Hampshire, specializing in the treatment of children and their parents. She is the author of several books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger. Visit her at  and follow her on Facebook: @DawnHuebnerPhDSelf-HelpforParentsandKids.Bonnie Matthews is the illustrator numerous books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep. She lives in Baltimore. Visit her at and follow her on Instagram: @bonnie_matthews_illustration.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Parents and CaregiversChapter 1: Are You Getting Stuck?Chapter 2: What Is Negativity?Chapter 3: How Does Negativity Get Started?Chapter 4: Strength and FlexibilityChapter 5: Exercise #1: Jumping HurdlesChapter 6: Finding a CoachChapter 7: Exercise #2: Leaving the Past BehindChapter 8: Exercise #3: Flip Your BrainChapter 9: Exercise #4: The High Five GameChapter 10: What If Anger Gets in the Way?Chapter 11: How to Stay PositiveChapter 12: You Can Do It!

Review

"What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dr. Dawn Huebner will be a most appreciated book for parents of anxious children. In a straight-forward, clear and warm tone, Dr. Huebner teaches parents and their children effective techniques for dealing with anxiety based on well-established scientific principles. The message is positive and empowering. After reading the text together, and doing the recommended exercises, families will almost certainly be able to find relief from the 'worries' in their midst."—Jerry Miller, Ph.D., Director, University of Michigan Center for the Child and the Family"Dr. Huebner has a gift for describing abstract issues in simple, concrete terms...a unique resource that helps children practice how to think differently. Highly recommended."—Carina Ziemek, MA, School Counselor"The strategies that the author offers are ones that parents can use with simplicity and ease, which will assist to steer the child's brain toward more useful, positive thoughts."—Peg Renz, M.S., LPC-IT, Resource Consultant, Trinity Academy

Long Description

Did you know that life is like an obstacle course? It's exciting and fun, but full of tricky spots to get through. If you're a kid who feels so frustrated by those tricky spots that it's hard to enjoy the good things in life, this book is for you. What to Do When You Grumble Too Much is an interactive self-help book that guides 6- to 12-year-old children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. Lively metaphors and illustrations make difficult concepts easy to understand, while step-by-step instructions and drawing and writing activities help children master skills that foster a happier, more positive outlook. Engaging and easy to follow, this What to Do guidebook empowers children to work toward change. It includes a note to parents and caregivers by psychologist and author, Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.

Details ISBN1591474507 Author Bonnie Matthews Pages 88 Language English Illustrator Bonnie Matthews ISBN-10 1591474507 ISBN-13 9781591474500 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Magination Press, Subtitle A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity Country of Publication United States Birth 1963 Qualifications PhD Edition 1st Short Title WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GRUMBL Residence Exeter, US DOI 10.1604/9781591474500 NZ Release Date 2006-08-15 UK Release Date 2006-08-30 Publisher American Psychological Association Year 2006 DEWEY 158.1083 Audience Children's (6-12) Audience Age 6-12 Series What-to-Do Guides for Kids Series Publication Date 2006-08-15 Illustrations Black & white illustrations US Release Date 2006-08-15 AU Release Date 2006-11-14 We've got this

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