Emotional and mental health are as important today as physical health. A child who is happy and settled is better able to deal with the world around them. Here are some of the books in our collections that look at the mental and emotional wellbeing of children and teenagers.
The secret of happy children
Steve Biddulph
A down-to-earth and practical book all about what children really need. It covers all the big issues like tantrums and discipline and provides real life examples. Steve Biddulph writes with compassion, warmth and experience.
Reviewed by Lara.
Adolescent depression: A guide for parents
Francis Mark Mondimore, M D
A parent who is concerned about a teens moods or has a teen with diagnosed depression needs to be very well informed in order to understand this distressing illness and its treatment, and to ensure their teen is receiving appropriate intervention. Here is a psychiatrist's description of danger signs and symptoms and information on treatments for all the various forms. Wonderfully compassionate support.
Reviewed by Barbara.
Adolescent volcanoes: helping adults and adolescents handle anger
Warwick Pudney and Eliane Whitehouse
Teenagers face challenges and situations that can cause a great deal of stress and friction in their lives. Often they are moving into adult situations at home and at work - but they are still seen as children in many ways. This book and workbook looks at both sides of the story - with a section for adults and teenagers.
Reviewed by Erika.
Self-esteem games: 300 fun activities that make children feel good about themselves
Barabara Sher
Giving your children confidence and self esteem is one of the best gifts that you can give them. Happy children often have a good sense of themselves and their place in the world. This book is full of activities to make your children feel special and good about themselves. There are ideas for a single child, as well as groups. Try them with your children today!
Reviewed by Erika.
Little volcanoes: Young children's anger and happiness
Eliane Whitehouse and Warwick Pudney
Sometimes it is hard to know how to deal with children, especially when traditional forms of discipline such as smacking have fallen out of favour. This book looks at anger and other emotions in children and helps parents and caregivers to understand where children are coming from with their emotions - as well as providing ideas for how to encourage good behaviour. This book is a great source of ideas, particularly for the first time parent or a family where there are concerns about behaviour in children.
Reviewed by Erika.
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