Stress Relief

This book is great for any child whether you think they are stressed or not. Ask any teacher if the children in their class are stressed out and you'll hear "yes". My 2nd grader was showing signs of stress and anxiety about school by Sunday night. This book is helping both of us understand how to manage stress. I have supplemented this book with a wonderful stress management CD called "Indigo Dreams". My daughter loves following the muscular relaxation and breathing techniques with the characters in the stories. These are both a must have for any child.

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disappointing

Based on the reviews, I expected something much better. This is not a book that as a professional, I found to be very useful.

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Counseling Kids

I am a counseling intern working with a head start type program that works with parents and preschoolers. I used this book to teach the children and parents about stress management! The book teaches children breathing techniques, guided imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation (all stress reducing activities that are used for adults).
For preschoolers, I skipped over some of the big words, but it has great illustrations and comparisons! It takes a difficult to understand concept and makes it understandable and managable for children.

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