Ocean State Libraries

"Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride." --

"A child psychologist describes the habits and attitudes of happy, well-adjusted children and shows parents how they can encourage these traits in their own children"--

Does bedtime mean struggle time, with your child negotiating for "just another ten minutes" every single night? Do most school mornings end with your child in tears or you bellowing as you race through breakfast in order to catch the bus? Do your children sit stone-faced in front of the TV, despite your repeated requests that they get up and do their chores? You don't have all day to negotiate--and after all, aren't you supposed to be the one in charge? Parents...

What's the most important piece of your child's educational experience? If you think it's math, science, or reading, you might be overlooking an element that is fast becoming essential in today's stressful world: the capacity known as "inner resilience." In Building Emotional Intelligence, pioneering educator Linda Lantieri joins forces with renowned psychologist Daniel Goleman to help children respond to and rebound from the challenges

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"Miedo, enojo, tristeza, alegría ... a veces las emociones de nuestros hijos nos dejan desconcertados. El autor las decodifica y te ayuda a manejarlas mejor. Mediante casos prácticos pone en evidencia el sentir del niño y, de esta forma, permite al padre ubicarse mejor y reaccionar con conocimiento de causa. El autor describe las dificultades de cada situación, e identifica concretamente lo que funciona en cada una de ellas. Entender el papel...

An introduction to the understanding of emotions, how to share emotions in positive ways, handling disagreements, and the importance of good self-esteem.