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The Big Hug books grew out of letters sent to children and their families after their psychology sessions. Each book has its origins in a real need for a real child with a real problem and offers real strategies from a real psychologist. The heart-felt illustrations and simple words aim to simplify tricky situations and soothe strong emotions. The books aim to give children, and the people who care for them, a way to talk about problems.
Friendship is Like a Seesaw explores the ups and downs that occur in friendships, or indeed, in many other kinds of relationships. This book acknowledges that even the healthiest of friendships can have their tricky moments.
Other Books in the Series:
The playground is like the jungle
Author Bio:
Shona Innes is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. Since the 1980s she have been helping children, teens, adults and other psychologists to deal with challenges that come their way.
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Max loves all sorts of creepy things and through sharing his adventures in searching for new creatures children will develop an understanding of how at times Max may feel safe or unsafe and use safety networks. This story is designed to teach children about the importance of noticing their natural warning signals and the value of consulting adults when faced with an uncertain situation. Produced in conjunction with the Protective Behaviours Program, this is a good resource to share with kids who may be inclined to put their curiosity... More info
