Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention

by Nadeau, Kathleen G.; Dixon, Ellen B.; Beyl, Charles

• ISBN13: 9781591471493
• ISBN10: 1591471494
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Magination Pr

Summary

Packed with practical tips, know-how, and fun, this friendly workbook just for kids has solutions for every situation -- at home, at school, and with friends. Now in its third edition -- updated and expanded, with notes and resources for parents! Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction
To Parents and Other Adult Helpers	7	(2)
Just for Kids!	9	(6)
PART ONE A CHECKLIST ABOUT ME	15	(14)
At School	17	(3)
With Other Kids	20	(2)
About Myself	22	(2)
At Home	24	(1)
What I Wish Other People Knew	25	(4)
PART TWO THINGS OTHER PEOPLE CAN DO TO HELP ME	29	(8)
People Who Help with School	31	(1)
People Who Help with Friends and Feelings	32	(1)
People Who Help My Parents Understand Me	33	(1)
Doctors Who Help with Medicine	34	(3)
PART THREE THINGS I CAN DO TO HELP MYSELF	37	(44)
Ways to Remember	39	(3)
Getting Ready in the Morning	42	(2)
The Easy Way to Clean a Bedroom	44	(4)
Ways to Pay Better Attention at School	48	(2)
Things to Do If I Feel Fidgety	50	(2)
Help with Homework	52	(4)
Learning to Control My Anger	56	(3)
Learning to Ask for Help	59	(1)
Talking Out Problems at Home	60	(2)
Problem Solving	62	(2)
Learning Not to Interrupt	64	(2)
Ways to Make and Keep Friends	66	(2)
Things to Do When Someone Hurts My Feelings	68	(2)
Learning to Relax	70	(2)
When I Have Trouble Going to Sleep	72	(3)
Things I Want to Change	75	(2)
Ways to Feel Good About Me	77	(4)
PART FOUR SPECIAL PROJECTS WITH MY PARENTS	81	(8)
Working on Changes Together	83	(2)
A Progress Chart	85	(4)
Notes to Parents
Rewarding Your Child	89	(2)
Special Time	91	(1)
Finding the Resources Your Child Needs	92	(1)
Helpful Websites	93	(1)
Suggested Reading for Parents	94	(1)
Suggested Reading for Kids	95