Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood psychology

The Bullies    by Jane Dode
Price: Free! 7180 words. Language: English. Published on May 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood psychology.

The issue of bullies and bullying, with its devastating consequences, has gained more attention in recent history. The victims appear on the news, often in the form of a picture provided by the family; perhaps the same picture that will be used for their memorial. They suffered in silence and in their death we hear their scream beyond the grave, “Why didn’t you help me?”
Don't Bully Me Because I'm Different. I'm Aspie and I'm Not Afraid to Show It.    by Laura Green
Price: Free! 1990 words. Language: English. Published on March 15, 2013. Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood psychology.

This Social Story was created for a beautiful child who thought it was ok that he got bullied because he has Asperger's Syndrome. It can be used as a general explanation of Asperger's and Autism but if bullying isn't a current concern it would be best to remove the pages that refer to bullying and just keep the general information about Asperger's. It is part of a larger Autism Awareness series.
Kid-Friendly Ways To Change Behavior - Fun conflict Management Tactics For Parents    by Asaf Shani
Price: $0.99 USD. 12200 words. Language: English. Published on March 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood psychology.

How can 'fun' and 'conflict management' reside in the same sentence? It sure can! With a change in perspective and a set of proven tactics you can learn how to better manage those daily conflicts with your own kid. Asaf Shani, himself a father of 3, has been teaching conflict management skills for ever 15 years. The thousands of parents who have used this information attest to its effectiveness.
Choices    by Laura Green
Price: Free! 1070 words. Language: English. Published on February 28, 2013. Nonfiction » Children's Books » Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings.

Choices is a Social Story that can be used with children who believe that they don't have a choice in their bad behaviour. It is designed to introduce the concept that we don't have to use limited ways of reacting to common emotions like anger, sadness and worry. It is a great way to introduce calming strategies to children and to support Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions.
Nanna is a Star!    by Laura Green
Price: Free! 820 words. Language: English. Published on January 9, 2013. Nonfiction » Children's Books » Social Issues / Death & Dying.

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This book has been created to support parents, teachers and carers to explain the death of a family member, friend or pet. It uses simple language and pictures and can be adapted into a Social Story for teaching kids with developmental disorders to understand death.
Unleashing the Power of Parental Love: 4 Steps to Raising Joyful and Self-Confident Kids    by Gary Unruh
Price: $0.99 USD. 58130 words. Language: English. Published on December 10, 2012. Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood development.

Providing tried and tested steps that will instill unbounded self-confidence and joy within children, this book will also restore harmony between them and their parents. This guide provides professional advice to help raise a self-confident child, ensures that children will establish good friends and be successful in school, and teaches parents how to get to the center of their child’s world.
Cultural Mindset of the Class of 2013    by Mark Moore
Price: Free! 2790 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood psychology.

Have you ever found that you can't relate to the teens of today? This guide is meant to help parents and older siblings by showing you what the high school graduating class of 2013 did - and didn't - grow up with. It might also be useful for writers to write realistic fictional teenagers.
The Secret...(for troubled kids).    by Robyn Hill
Price: Free! 2260 words. Language: English. Published on February 11, 2012. Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood psychology.

This book is in a game format. While going through choices, the child can gain or lose points, depending on the choices they make through the pages. It shows examples of adults who make similar choices as adults and what the outcome is. It gives children a chance to see the big picture before it is too late. For kids of any age.
Butterflies    by Josh Busch
Price: $0.99 USD. 1340 words. Language: English. Published on February 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood psychology.

A short essay of the child that challenged everything, told by the father who held the key her true desires.
Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children    by Jane Gilgun
Price: Free! 3890 words. Language: English. Published on January 23, 2011. Nonfiction » Parenting » Childhood psychology.

How to know when children have been sexually abused poses special challenges. Some children speak up, while others are scared into silence. Some show no signs, while others show signs of stress and trauma. At times, the interactions between children and the persons who may be abusing them sometimes raise concerns. This article show the many different signs that children show or may not show.