With global conflict filling the news and dinner table conversations, an early childhood literacy expert is emphasizing the importance for parents of young children to use “bibliotherapy” - reading books aloud to help kids process scary things. Beth says when we read aloud to young kids, we build a special bond while helping them make sense of life's complexities.
Ms. Beth suggests these books for parents:
The Rabbit Listened - Kids learn it’s okay if sometimes you just need someone close to you when something hard happens.
Catching Thoughts [beamingbooks.com] - Encourages children to understand their emotions by exploring their thoughts during difficult times and recognizing that all feelings are temporary.
The Breaking News [amazon.com]- Picture book addresses children's anxiety about disturbing news through a girl's experience of her shaken community recovering its strength via small acts of kindness that together create a more hopeful world.
Come With Me [amazon.com] - Illustrates how small acts of kindness and courage can spread positivity in difficult times as a girl seeks guidance from her parents on making a difference and learns that friendly gestures toward individuals can have a broader impact.
When I Feel Scared: A Book About Feelings [amazon.com] - provides children an opportunity to explore their emotions.
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