ZERO TO THREE experts share our favorite picture and activity books for supporting young children through stressful and traumatic situations.
Once I Was Very, Very Scared
A little squirrel announces that he was once very, very, scared and finds out that he is not alone. Lots of little animals went through scary experiences, but they react in different ways. This story was written to help children and grown-ups (parents, teachers, and other important adults) understand how stress can affect children and ways to help them. Available in Spanish, German, and Norwegian, and Swedish.
Holdin Pott
When you’re little and the heat is on really high, it’s hard to keep the lid on and hold tough stories and feelings inside. This story of a family under a lot of pressure helps children and grown-ups start difficult conversations about emotions.
Daddy’s Waves
Ellie’s dad did not come for their visit, and Ellie is stuck in a cloud of sadness and anger as she tries to understand why. Fortunately, Miss K. and Ellie’s Uncle Finny are there to help her. Using the metaphor of a wave, they help Ellie talk about and understand her father’s ups and downs, recognize and hold on to loving memories, and know that she is not alone.
For Adults
The Emotional Life of the Toddler
Now updated with new material throughout, Alicia F. Lieberman’s The Emotional Life of the Toddler is the seminal, detailed look into the varied and intense emotional life of children aged one to three. Hailed as “groundbreaking” by The Boston Globe after its initial publication, the new edition includes the latest research on this crucial stage of development.
Behavior Has Meaning Wheels
Behaviors like these are an ongoing problem for nearly all parents of toddlers. ZERO TO THREE knows that professionals in the field need practical resources that encourage and support struggling parents. These easy-to-use wheels have been helping parents and child care providers learn to manage challenging behavior effectively for more than a decade.
Calming Strategies from A to Z
Nothing works every time a baby cries, and sometimes nothing works! But when little ones are fussy, here are 26 ideas to try when they need some soothing.
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