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Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions about Friends and Other Kids Paperback – July 11, 2023

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    3 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    Beyond Words
  7. Publication date
    July 11, 2023
  8. ISBN-10
    1582708789
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1582708782
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The duo behind Growing Friendships (2017) return to offer kids more advice. Anger, jealousy, sadness—big feelings often arise in friendships, both among casual acquaintances and BFFs. Kennedy-Moore and McLaughlin consider the nuances of various emotions—for example, the section on anxiety is broken down into chapters on embarrassment, shyness, guilt, and more. Using the concept of “Feelings Stories,” the authors offer concrete examples of how people’s actions can impact others’ emotions. They also encourage readers to develop sound social-emotional habits, such as prioritizing trust and self-forgiveness, taking responsibility for one’s actions, having “a good cry” when needed, and treating others with kindness. Ultimately, the book stresses, you can’t control what others do, only what you do. Each major section ends with reflective questions and advice for using the strategies introduced to help others. The authors frame positivity as a “good practice” and suggest reserving the negative stuff for discussions with close friends. The book only briefly mentions a neurodivergent perspective. All additional resources listed in the back are ones Kennedy-Moore, a psychologist specializing in parenting and child development, has co-authored. Line illustrations throughout depict diverse characters; a cartoon dog and cat provide humorous, animal-themed commentary that at times seems to make light of the serious issues covered. A helpful primer for navigating the emotional ups and downs of friendship. (glossary) (Nonfiction. 6-10) ― Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2023

“Growing Feelings translates top-notch psychological science into a clear and compassionate guide that will help kids understand their emotions and the role they play in building and maintaining friendships. This warm, wise, accessible book belongs in the hands of every elementary-school aged child.” -- Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

“A great follow-up to Growing Friendships! Unlike other books that generalize emotions, Growing Feelings uniquely focuses on the powerful feelings that inevitably come up in children’s friendships. The thinking and research behind this book are sophisticated, but the concepts and strategies are presented in a way that’s accessible and empowering for children. The cartoons showing common friendship challenges are very relatable, and the silly comments from the cat and dog make this book a fun read. I love the message that all feelings, even painful ones, are useful to understand, plus the practical ideas for coping with and communicating about often-neglected emotions such as guilt, disappointment, and jealousy. Reading this groundbreaking book aloud with your child is a great way to help them gain essential tools for navigating feelings about friends.” -- Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and author of The ”Me, Me, Me” Epidemic

“At a time when so many kids are overwhelmed by understanding their feelings, this charming book provides the perfect combination of humor, strategies, and practical explanations. The authors systematically tackle three big buckets of feelings (anxiety, anger, and sadness) and how they relate to making and keeping friends. Chapters provide relevant examples of real-life experiences and questions through the lens of kids’ perspectives. An essential tool for parents, therapists, and educators and an informative and fun guide for students!" -- Michelle Garcia Winner, founder of Social Thinking

“Funny and relatable, Growing Feelings takes the sting out of friendship problems. Young readers will emerge feeling better about themselves, with skills to handle jealousy, disappointment, shyness, anger, and more.” -- Dawn Huebner, PhD, author of Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears

“I wish I'd had Growing Feelings when I was a kid. This thoughtful and insightful book will help children understand and gracefully navigate the many feelings that come with growing friendships.” -- Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes

"Growing Feelings is a fun, engaging discovery guide to the art of growing up. It doesn't simply tell kids about the unique feelings and emotions they have in friendships while growing up but teaches them the story of those feelings and emotions so kids can better enjoy the story they are living." -- Matthew Murrie, creator of Curiosity-Based Thinking and coauthor of The Book of What If…?

“A fun, engaging, and helpful book for kids to read with their parents! Friendships are critical to healthy development and create many BIG feelings. Dr. Kennedy-Moore and Christine McLaughlin help kids navigate Friendship Rough Spots by helping them understand the multiple emotions they’re experiencing and providing a variety of practical actions they can take to improve friendships.” -- Mary K. Alvord, PhD, psychologist and coauthor of The Action Mindset Workbook for Teens, Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens, and Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescents

“Children must read this book! It’s great—reader-friendly, informative, relevant, and research-based. The many cartoons, amusing dog and cat banter, and relatable Feelings Stories will empower children to find ways to overcome Friendship Rough Spots and forge meaningful connections with others. With its helpful tips, glossary, and fine-tuned perspectives on feelings, actions, reactions, and friendship-building, Growing Feelings is destined to become a classic!” -- Dr. Joanne Foster, gifted education and child development specialist and award-winning author of Being Smart about Gifted Education and Bust Your BUTS

“Growing Feelings is the kind of book you want to keep close on your desk as a parent or teacher and have additional copies for your kids to keep close for their own reference! In vivid language, with compelling and fun visuals, this book helps readers understand that our feelings aren't here to shame us or make us think there's something wrong with us. Instead, our feelings teach us, help us grow, and through being honest about them, we can become healthier and more hopeful. I love and appreciate this book so much! -- Luke Reynolds, Phd, professor of education, Endicott College and author of Surviving Middle School, Fantastic Failures, and Braver than I Thought

About the Author

Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is an internationally published author, psychologist, and mother of four. She is a trusted expert on parenting and children’s feelings and friendships who is frequently quoted in major magazines and newspapers and has been a featured guest on national radio and television shows. Her books have been translated into seven languages. She is a professor for the Great Courses, serves on the advisory board for Parents magazine, and writes the popular Growing Friendships blog for Psychology Today, that has over 4 million views (www.psychologytoday.com/blog/Growing-Friendships). She also has a website for kids called DrFriendtastic.com. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has a private practice in Princeton, New Jersey, (lic. #35SI00425400), where she works with adults, children, and families. www.EileenKennedyMoore.com
 
Christine McLaughlin is a mom to three boys, as well as a prolific writer, editor, and author. With several hundred nonfiction articles to her credit—published in popular magazines and websites—her written work focuses mainly on parenting and health topics. She is the author of eight books including Growing Friendships and Growing Feelings (both written with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore), The Dog Lover’s Companion to Philadelphia, and American Red Cross: Dog First Aid and American Red Cross: Cat First Aid. Learn more at ChristineMcLaughlin.net.
 

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beyond Words (July 11, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1582708789
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1582708782
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Christine Matturro McLaughlin

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    For most of her life, Christine McLaughlin has been writing, ghostwriting and editing nonfiction articles and books on a variety topics.

    She's the author of "The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia," "Philadelphia: A Photographic Portrait," "Bayada: 40 Years of Compassion, Excellence and Reliability," as well as co-author of "Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends," "Growing Friendships During the Coronavirus Pandemic," "Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions About Friends and Other Kids" and co-author of "American Red Cross: Dog First Aid" and "American Red Cross: Cat First Aid."

    She's also co-author of the series of ebooks, "Dr. Friendtastic Mini-Guides for Parents."

    Christine has written several hundred articles for print and online media including Family Circle, Reader's Digest, WomansDay.com, Parents, WebMd.com, USAirways, Dog Fancy, Bottom Line/Women's Health, Discovery.com, DiscoveryHealth.com, Pet360.com, AnimalPlanet.com and Dogtime.com.

    She also writes and edits content marketing pieces for private and nonprofit clients. And she works as an editorial coach.

    Most of all, Christine feels fortunate to do what she loves as a writer, editor and author. She also enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dog.

    She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, three sons and goofy yet lovable golden retriever.

    For more information, visit www.ChristineMclaughlin.net

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  2. Eileen Kennedy-Moore

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    - MAIN WEBSITE: EileenKennedyMoore.com

    - PODCAST - KIDS ASK DR. FRIENDTATIC: DrFriendtastic.com/podcast

    - NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS: DrFriendtastic.substack.com

    Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is an author, psychologist, and mom of 4, based in Princeton, NJ, She's a trusted expert on parenting and children's feelings and friendships.

    She is the creator of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast. Each 5-minute episode features an audio recording of a question about friendship from a child, plus her answer.

    Her newest books for children are Moody Moody Cars (for ages 4-8), Growing Friendships: A Kids’ Guide to Making & Keeping Friends (ages 6-12), and Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing With Emotions About Friends and Other Kids (for ages 6-12).

    She’s also written 4 books for parents: Kid Confidence, Smart Parenting for Smart Kids, The Unwritten Rules of Friendship, and What's My Child Thinking?, plus an audio-video series for The Great Courses/Wondrium, Raising Emotionally & Socially Healthy Kids.

    Dr. Kennedy-Moore is often featured in major media, including Live with Kelly and Ryan and The New York Times. Her blog, Growing Friendships on Psychology Today, has over 4.9 million views.

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Nuanced, accessible and spot on in helping kids understand feelings and friendships.
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Nuanced, accessible and spot on in helping kids understand feelings and friendships.
This book will certainly become a much used book in my work as a school psychologist with 2nd-4th graders. This book addresses many of the common friendship issues and the related feelings that I see on a daily basis working in an elementary school. There are chapters on anxiety, loneliness, envy, anger and disappointment along with chapters on happiness, gratitude, playfulness and hope. The book is written clearly and in an accessible style without sacrificing nuance and depth. It provides a rubric, The Feelings Story, that will help children understand their feelings within the context of their experiences and how their feelings might influence their behaviors and responses to a given situation. Moreover, the Feelings Story will help children see how their behaviors and responses might impact and influence others. The book also provides a range of actionable suggestions for different ways to respond to common hurts, disappointments and frustrations. One thing I really like about this book is how it also acknowledges that not all situations can be resolved or fixed, not all friendships last and try as we might we cannot expect to change another person’s behavior. This dose of reality is important in helping children accept a situation and learn to move on if need be. That said, the main emphasis is on helping kids engage more confidently in social interactions and learn ways to repair inevitable friendship ruptures. Finally, this book is written with humor (the dog and cat cartoons add a light touch) and compassion. There is a strong message about learning to love and appreciate oneself that is much needed by so many children struggling to form satisfying and sustainable friendships. I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers and of course kids who want to have more satisfying friendships and better self-understanding.
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