What to Do When It's Not Fair: A Kid's Guide to Handling Envy and Jealousy

by Jacqueline B. Toner, Claire A. B. Freeland, David Thompson (Illustrator)

Overview

Gold Medal, Mom's Choice Awards

This book introduces kids to cognitive behavioral therapy based strategies that can help them understand and deal with envy, jealousy, and self-esteem.

Just like a pirate using a spyglass, kids may focus in on one thing that they want, and not notice all the good things they already have. If you’re a kid who thinks “it’s not fair,” this book is for you!

What to Do When It’s Not Fair guides children and their parents through the difficult emotion of envy and jealousy using strategies and techniques based on a cognitive-behavioral principles. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to cope with envy—so they can sail the high seas with pleasure!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433813412
Publisher:	Magination Press, American Psychological Association
Publication date:	07/15/2021
Series:	What to Do Guides for Kids Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, having earned her PhD from the University of Virginia and served as chief facilitator for a medical resources project with Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Carnegie Mellon University.

Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, working for more than thirty-five years with youth and their families. She is interested in bringing the general principles of cognitive–behavioral therapy to families everywhere.

David Thompson is a third-generation artist living in Baltimore, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Parents and Caregivers
Chapter 1: Yo! Ho! Ho!
Chapter 2: Put Down Your Spyglass
Chapter 3: Steer Your Ship
Chapter 4: Keep Your Ship Sailing
Chapter 5: Pull Up That Anchor
Chapter 6: Lighten Your Load
Chapter 7: When Other People Envy You
Chapter 8: All About You
Chapter 9: Taking Care of Yourself
Chapter 10: You Can Do It
 

Editorial Reviews

Gold Medal, 2013 Mom's Choice Awards

"The black-and-white illustrations and spot-on text in the thought and speech bubbles combine to create an appealing volume. The author successfully incorporates examples that will ring true with the intended audience, making this book valuable for home and school use."—School Library Journal

"This particular book is a wonderful workbook that parents can use with their child to think through and work through those strong emotions."—LetsTalkKidsHealth.org

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