Homemade Books to Help Kids Cope: An Easy-to-Learn Technique for Parents & Professionals

Homemade Books to Help Kids Cope shows parents how to create personalized books for and with their children. They can be written and designed to fit any situation. Whether the issue is relatively straightforward, such as moving to a new home, or highly complex, such as a death in the family, the techniques described are flexible enough to handle them. And you don't need much to get started. Simple everyday items found in the house, a little time, and some creativity will go a long way in making communication more than just a good idea.

From the Introduction:

I first discovered the value of writing stories with kids at home as I helped my own children deal with changes, feelings, and unexpected events in our lives. I learned that when I told them about something new (bad or otherwise), they often forgot important aspects of what I said or became confused about details. I realized they needed an opportunity to "see" what I was saying. This led to the natural conclusion that if I made them a book, they could see the parts of each event in their own story, and they could also hear the story over and over again. Reading it together could provide us both with the warmth of a very special exchange.