Explains death as a natural occurence and offers writing and drawing exercises to help children cope with feelings of loss and grief when a loved one dies.

Saying goodbye activity book

Boulden, Jim

J. Boulden

A collection of poetry and quotations relevant to life and death.

Life and death: A collected wisdom

Reference

Life Before Death Workbook

Jim Boulden

Children often feel responsible when their parents separate. They believe there is something they can do to keep the marriage together. Wise Bird tells BJ's story about her parents' divorce and helps BJ understand that divorce is a grown-up problem. He also describes some of the changes that can occur, and gives advice such as sharing feelings with someone who will understand. Let's Talkmakes it clear that the child is not at fault and encourages open communication of feelings, including guilt and anger. Specific coping suggestions and exercises are provided for common problems encountered in divorce. (Grades 3-4)

Let's Talk

Boulden Pub

Buddy experiences many changes when his parents decide to divorce. At first he believes that his parents may get back together if he is really good. He later moves in with his Dad and learns to share his home with his Dad's new wife and her daughter. With the help of a counselor, they all learn to live together. Buddy learns that divorce hurts, but can make both parents happier and life can get better. Interesting activities encourage readers to express feelings about their own lives. (Grades 2-4)

My Story

Life and Death: A Collected Wisdom

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Buddy talks about what it is like to live with his Dad after his parents' divorce. He learns that in a single parent household, he and his Dad have to work as a team and talk about their feelings. Emphasis is placed on cooperation and taking responsibility while acknowledging the needs of both parent and child. (Grades 3-4)

Alone Together

Boulden Publishing

KT learns to share her home, toys and mom with her step dad and his two children. Positive and negative aspects of blended families are explored with suggestions for reducing tension and establishing harmony. Although children cannot choose their blended families, they can choose how they think and feel about them. The story line and graphics communicate the range of emotions a child in a blended family may have, and the reader is encouraged to acknowledge his or her feelings through the discussion questions provided. (Grades 3-4)

All Together

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Readers will experience how Vanessa changes her negative thinking into positive action. Vanessa feels sorry for herself and blames her problems on other people until she finds something she can do well. She feels good when she takes care of herself and when she helps other people. Exercises are provided which encourage readers to share their feelings and become more accepting of themselves. (Grades 3-4)

Feeling Good

Children's Books

Vanessa tells how her parents' alcohol/drug abuse affects her. Some of the issues she deals with include feeling as if her parents don't love her anymore, dad's job loss, money problems, thinking about trying the drugs herself, feeling guilty, taking care of herself, and coping with the situation since she can't change it. Children are encouraged to acknowledge their feelings and communicate them to a trusted adult. (Grades 3-4)

My Secret

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