New Releases by Elizabeth Crary

Dans ce livre précis et pédagogique, Elisabeth Crary remet en cause une croyance très ancrée : les disputes entre frères et sœurs auraient pour cause la jalousie. La réalité est plus complexe. Les enfants, de fait, entrent dans des batailles parce qu''ils sont envahis par des émotions qu''ils ne savent pas exprimer, parce qu''ils ignorent comment satisfaire leur besoin d''appartenance ou défendre leur territoire.

«C''est pas juste !» «C''est trop dur !» «Pourquoi je peux pas ?»Les choses ne vont pas toujours comme on le voudrait ! Les enfants ont parfois du mal à l''admettre. Quand la moindre frustration prend des proportions énormes, quand toute déception déclenche une crise de larme, le quotidien peut devenir éprouvant. La tolérance à la frustration est un des paramètres du bonheur et de la réussite dans la vie adulte. C''est aussi une des conditions d''un vivre ensemble plus agréable pour les enfants comme pour les parents. Elizabeth Crary nous propose des attitudes efficaces pour éviter les crises. Reconnaître les sentiments de nos enfants n''est pas suffisant, vous découvrirez ce dont ils ont besoin en plus. Ainsi que comment enseigner aux enfants à comprendre leurs propres sentiments et respecter ceux des autres, savoir se calmer, réguler leurs émotions et résoudre les problèmes. Le parent y trouvera aussi des techniques pour l''aider à retrouver son calme quand ses enfants perdent le leur ! Nous cherchons trop à contenter à tout prix. Une autre voie est d''enseigner à tolérer les inévitables frustrations. Traduit de l''anglais par Isabelle Filliozat

Functioning as a kind of quick-reference guide to parenting, this concise book discusses child development, describes basic temperament traits, and offers many practical child-guidance tools as it introduces a problem-solving process known as STAR Parenting. Parents will be able to use the information to more effectively deal with children''s feelings and reduce power struggles.

Offering parents realistic expectations about toddler behavior, this guide provides detailed, how-to advice for teaching kids to share and for intervening when toddlers have difficulty sharing. It reviews children''s temperament and development and the roles they play in the willingness to share, while also explaining how to handle the child who never complains about giving up a possession. Relating personal experiences as real-life examples of the teaching process, this parenting reference includes scenarios and suggests dialogs to use. Three factors that encourage children to share are introduced, along with five strategies that specify how to teach sharing. Whether sharing issues come up with toddlers on play dates or in public places, parents will be armed with the knowledge of how to handle and teach their child.

Emphasizes to children and parents that self-esteem depends on knowing the value of one''s own accomplishments, even if these are not recognized by others.

This practical, easy-to-read guide introduces parents to the concept of emotional competency, beginning with teaching children to identify and acknowledge their feelings. It provides exercises and examples that demonstrate how even toddlers can cope with their emotions. An excellent companion to the Feeling Elf cards.

The author provides options children can use to diffuse their anger without denying it or feeling shame about it.

Illustrates problem-solving skills for children by presenting real-life situations involving teasing, offering several alternative solutions, and discussing which are most appropriate.

Illustrates problem-solving skills for children by presenting real-life situations involving attention getting schemes instigated by other siblings, offering several alternative solutions, and discussing which are most appropriate.

You''re tired of tantrums. Exasperated by hitting. Exhausted by the power struggles. Here''s help! Whether you''re a parent, a teacher, a child-care provider or someone who works with teenage parents, you''ll appreciate these short, easy-to-read guides. Full of step-by-step directions for handling problems, these 24-page booklets teach you--or the parents you work with--how to: -Avoid difficult situations; -Acknowledge feelings; -Set limits; and -Get your kids to accept more responsibility. An edition for parents of children five and younger and one for parents of children six to 12. Both are written by Elizabeth Crary, M.S., and illustrated by Karen Pew. Inexpensive enough for every family to have one. Available in bulk at even lower prices for child care centers and parenting classes. Call (800) 992-6657 for information on quantity discounts.

Few kids learn "people" skills on their own, but you can teach them.

Presents a situation where a child is lost at the zoo and encourages critical thinking on the part of the reader to resolve the problem.

A little boy considers eight things to do while he waits to take his turn. Presents questions about behavior and feelings for an adult to ask the child as each alternative in the story is considered.

A young boy considers eight ways to get someone to play with him. Text encourages problem solving by looking at alternatives and possible consequences.

Matthew''s mum is going on a trip. He feels sad and scared. You can help Matthew decide how to solve his problem. If you don''t like what happens, you can make a different choice.

A little girl considers seven different ways to get the toy she wants from her playmate. Includes questions about feelings and making choices as each alternative in the story is considered.

Using a story about two friends, Jenny and Eduardo, explores the various ways Jenny might react when Eduardo calls her a dummy, and the consequences of her possible reactions.

This sensible, easy-to-read book helps parents develop an effective parenting style. Alternatives from four major child guidance philosophies are presented together to allow parents to choose what will work best for their different situations and personalities.

"Magic Tools for Raising Kids" offers useful, child-tested, positive tools to help parents solve most problems with young children. Ideal for parents with school, work, several children, or other responsibilities, this book presents easy-to-understand information in both words and cartoons.

Offers advice for handling such behavioral problems as throwing food, resisting the seat belt, hitting the baby, whining, interrupting, and throwing tantrums in stores.

Suggests strategies for helping children decide whether a fear is reasonable and for distinguishing the constructive responses from the destructive.