The perfect companion to The “D” Word (Divorce). Families face many trials when parents are going through a divorce. This activity book offers processing tools and strategies to help children and parents cope with this difficult situation. Learn about the Three Cs of Divorce: I did not CAUSE…
Here comes a story about the challenging (and fun) changes a military family goes through when a parent is deployed. I think I am pretty lucky because I am part of a military family. It makes me really proud to know my parents are working to keep our country safe….
Way up in the sky, Hopp the raindrop is scared of change. Hopp loves playing with his friends, riding on clouds, and being happy with his safe, predictable life. But he soon learns that staying where he is limits the impact he can have on those around him. “You have…
HOPE is our children’s window for a better tomorrow. In terms of resilience and well-being, hope is a critically important predictor of success. This story reminds children that dark clouds can be temporary and asking for help is always okay. We all have times when we need to borrow a…
In this heartfelt story, Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care. Foster has lived with his mom and “sometimes dad” all of his life…until now. And like so many others entering foster care, he…
As educators and parents, we’ve all been there. Gas is passed and a variety of snickers, giggles, and negative comments ensue. But did you know that everyone and every living thing (except jelly fish and coral sponges) passes gas? If it’s so natural, and so common, why do we struggle…
After school, Mom is taking her to the awesome Slushy Shack where Cora June can enjoy her favorite treat – a Unicorn Yak slushy! As she eagerly counts down every second of her school day, Cora June can’t keep her excitement under control. She creates a ruckus in the classroom…
Cora June and her classmate, Wilson, are locked in a battle of wills. Each one desperately wants to be the ultimate decider. They scream at each other about whether to play dodgeball or soccer at recess. They get into a tug of war over a Popsicle. Each wants to dictate…
After the death of his father, Little Tree begins to learn how to cope with his feelings and start the healing process. With the help and support of his family and friends, Little Tree learns to cope by discovering what is really important in life, and that his fathers memory…
Why is it that when bedtime arrives, THAT’S the time children’s curiosity seems to peak? Well, at least that’s the case with Herman Jiggle. It’s bedtime, and as Mom helps Herman get ready, he has countless questions, like Why does the sun go away? Where does honey come from? Or,…