Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 3)

In the final installment of Lauren's series on books that help kids deal with hard topics, she's sharing 4 more books. In this episode, Lauren gives an overview of each book and her recommendations for adapting it to kids in different age groups. 

We want to protect our kids, but to do that, we need to give them the language to explain their experiences. It's good to educate them earlier and young and allow them to feel comfortable expressing themselves in uncomfortable situations. And, as always, Lauren gives some great ideas for how to easily modify these for your younger kiddos.

Different books resonate with different people, kids, and situations so make sure to look these up online and check the reviews to see what other people are saying.

1. Does Blake Keep the Secret? (Priest)
2. I Have the Power to Get Out (Zayas)
3. One of a Kind (Dominguez)
4. Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept (Sanders)

Listener Question: How do I know which of these books is appropriate for my child or student? How do I know what to change to make it more appropriate?

Try-at-home tip:  Let your kids lead.

Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: 

Blog Post: 

• Children's Emotions
• Emotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up Approach
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (& Adults!)

Podcast:

• Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 2)
• Children's Storybooks on Abuse (Part 1)
• Changing the Culture of Child Abuse
• What is Emotional Abuse?
• A Sequence for Emotional Regulation
• Communicating with Kids?: Saying How You Feel

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