Baby is Born: A Tricky Topics Book
"Baby Is Born" from the Tricky Topics series helps ease children's nerves about the arrival of a new sibling by explaining where you go to give birth, what happens there, and what to expect once the baby is home. Featuring real photos and a relatable story of Presley and Orion, the book guides young readers through the process of welcoming their new baby sister into the world. Children learn about labor, skin-to-skin contact, and what the baby eats, making the experience feel more familiar and less intimidating.
A New Baby is Coming: A Tricky Topics Book
Baby Is Coming helps young children prepare for the arrival of a new sibling. The story follows Lucas, who is excited but also hesitant about becoming a big brother. With real photos and relatable storytelling, the book guides children through their mixed emotions and encourages open discussion. Additionally, readers can access expert-developed resources via a QR code.
The New Baby by Mr. Rogers
In The New Baby, Fred Rogers gently addresses the emotions and changes that come with welcoming a new sibling. Aimed at preparing young children for the arrival of a baby, the book reassures older siblings that they are still loved and valued. With Mr. Rogers' comforting approach, it helps kids understand the joy and excitement a new family member can bring, while also acknowledging the adjustments.
Making Friends by Mr. Rogers
In Making Friends, Fred Rogers provides gentle guidance to help children navigate the process of making new friends. Featuring real photos of kids enjoying time together, the book emphasizes the joy and excitement of forming friendships. With Mr. Rogers' signature warmth, this picture book encourages young readers to embrace new social experiences and highlights the value of friendship in an accessible way.
Going to the Potty by Mr. Rogers
"Going to the Potty" by Fred Rogers provides a gentle and supportive approach to toilet training, reflecting the respect and candid style of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The book helps children understand the process of using the toilet and reassures them about this developmental milestone. With an empathetic tone, it encourages young readers and their parents to navigate potty training together, focusing on positive aspects and growth.
Something's Wrong with George: A Tricky Topics Book
"Something’s Wrong with George" helps children understand pet loss and grief. This book tells the story of a child processing the death of her goldfish, using real-life photos to make the experience relatable. It aims to help children navigate their emotions around loss with empathy. A QR code provides access to expert resources on explaining death to children.
Emmer's Screen Time: A Tricky Topics Book
"Emmer’s Screen Time" helps young children find a healthy balance between digital play and other activities. The book provides an easy-to-understand story about starting and ending screen time, using real-life photos to show how putting screens down can open up new opportunities for fun. A QR code links to additional expert resources for setting screen time limits.
Felix Goes to Preschool: A Tricky Topics Book
"Felix Goes to Preschool" by Lovevery Books provides a comforting, relatable story to help children prepare for their first day of school. Filled with real photographs, the book gently guides kids and parents through managing the emotions of this big transition. For ongoing support, a QR code links to a sing-along song and expert resources designed to ease the preschool adjustment.
Biting Hurts: A Tricky Topics Book
"Biting Hurts" by Lovevery Books helps toddlers understand why biting is not okay and teaches alternative ways to express emotions. Featuring real photos and a relatable story, it guides children on handling overwhelming feelings without resorting to biting. The book also includes an interactive learning experience via a QR code, offering a song and additional expert resources to support healthy behavior.
Ready to Go Poop: A Tricky Topics Book
"Ready to Go: Poop" by Lovevery Books supports toddlers during potty training with relatable stories and real photos. The book helps children recognize signs that it's time to use the potty, like tummy rumbles. Beyond the story, it includes interactive learning through a QR code, offering a "Ready to Go Potty" song and expert resources.
Ready to Go Pee: A Tricky Topics Book
"Ready to Go: Pee" by Lovevery Books helps toddlers gain confidence with potty training through real photos and the relatable story of JJ learning to use the potty. It guides children in recognizing the feeling of needing to go and celebrates milestones like wearing new underwear. The book extends learning with interactive tools, including a "Ready to Go Potty" song and expert-developed resources via a QR code.
I Told a Lie: A Tricky Topics Book
I Told a Lie, part of the "Tricky Topics" series, offers a gentle approach to discussing honesty and integrity with young children. The book addresses the concept of lying in an age-appropriate way, using relatable scenarios to help children understand why telling the truth is important, even when it's difficult. With simple language and engaging illustrations, it encourages open conversations between kids and caregivers about the consequences of dishonesty and the steps to make amends.
Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to Neurodiversity for Kids
"Wonderfully Wired Brains" by Louise Gooding is an engaging children's book that introduces the concept of neurodiversity in a friendly and accessible way. Aimed at kids aged 7-9, it explains neurological differences and challenges misconceptions, while celebrating the unique abilities of neurodiverse individuals. The book features inspiring stories, science-based facts, and vibrant illustrations to create an inclusive learning experience for all children.
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
"Unmasking Autism" by Dr. Devon Price offers an in-depth exploration of the phenomenon of masked Autism, where Autistic individuals suppress their traits to conform to societal expectations. The book draws on personal stories, history, and research to highlight the mental health challenges associated with masking, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of neurodiversity. Through practical exercises, Dr. Price empowers Autistic individuals to embrace their authentic selves while challenging stereotypes and advocating for greater societal acceptance.
Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child's Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore
"Raising a Secure Child" introduces parents to the Circle of Security parenting approach, which emphasizes fostering emotional resilience and healthy attachment. The book by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell offers practical strategies to help parents balance nurturing with promoting independence, understand emotional needs behind behaviors, and recognize how their upbringing affects their parenting style. Through vivid stories and practical tools, the book makes emotional security accessible for every family.
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You
"Divergent Mind" by Jenara Nerenberg offers an in-depth exploration of neurodiversity, particularly among women with conditions like ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorder. The book addresses how societal norms and gender expectations often cause neurodivergent women to be overlooked or misdiagnosed. Nerenberg advocates for a shift from pathologizing differences to embracing diverse neurological experiences, showing how understanding and supporting these differences can unlock unique strengths and improve lives.
Brain-Body Parenting: Managing Behavior, Reducing Stress, and Creating the Resilient Family
"Brain-Body Parenting" by Dr. Mona Delahooke offers a new approach to understanding and addressing children's challenging behaviors. Instead of focusing on controlling behavior, Delahooke emphasizes a "bottom-up" method that considers the role of the nervous system and physiological responses in shaping emotions and actions. The book equips parents with tools to support children’s self-regulation and advocates for the importance of parental self-care to foster deeper connections and resilient family dynamics.