(Would you rather read? There’s a TRANSCRIPT below.)
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What experts are saying
“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
“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
“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
Video Transcript
I have some very big news to share with you! My book, Growing Geelings: A Kids’ Guide to Dealing with Emotions about Friends and Other Kids, is coming out on July 11th! Oh, it's so close! I'm so excited!
I wrote this book with my buddy, Chris McLaughlin, who is also my co-author on Growing Friendships. As an author, I put so much work into my books…I can't even tell you! And so right before a launch, there's this feeling of anticipation and trepidation, and I hope people like it! My publisher has been sharing pre-release copies with people through Netgalley, and so far the reviews have been really wonderful. And that's just so gratifying to hear!
This is the only book that looks at children's feelings about friends. So, I hope you like it. I hope you'll buy it for a child that you love.
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