![]() Overall, he got the idea that your choices lead to certain outcomes. That was okay for us, my son seemed to understand that those were Danny’s consequences and his consequences wouldn’t necessarily be the same. Many of the consequences are natural and encourage empathetic thinking, but some of them don’t fit perfectly with a positive/gentle parenting style. This shows kids how actions and choices have consequences. Then he wanted to go back and pick some of the poor choices. It was pretty obvious which the better choices would be. The first time we read it, my son made the “right” decisions. Your child gets to help Danny make decisions and sometimes those decisions lead to good outcomes and sometimes not. The story follows along in a “choose your own adventure” style. The reader gets the power to choose in this book too. He loves soccer, superheroes, and ninjas and he has his very own superpower –The power to choose! What Should Danny Do? – This book also goes through several choices a boy named Danny makes over the course of his week. If you like this book, there are a few others by the same author which address the executive function skill of flexible thinking: Of Course, It’s a Big Deal and My Day is Ruined! We copied and laminated this page from, What were you thinking? Perfect for putting in your child’s backpack as a reminder to think before you leap.Ģ. Things like when you can be funny when you should be serious, how to react to situations when you are angry, and thinking through issues. This book opens a lot of opportunities to talk about -self-regulation in the school setting. Luckily, Braden has some pretty understanding adults in his life who give him some tips on how to start controlling his impulses: Stop, Think and decide if your actions will make the situation Better or Worse. Braden wants to be funny and blurts out things he shouldn’t, reacts to things he believes to be unfair without thinking, and eats a bunch of cupcakes without thinking about who or what they might be for. What Were You Thinking? A Story about Learning to Control Impulses– This book follows a day in the life of Braden, a 3rd grader who is learning how to control his impulses. See the whole (most) list for purchase here – Nurture and Thrive Bookshop: Books About Mindfulness and RegulationFor Children Best Books That Teach Regulation Strategies To Kidsġ. Kids will want to read these books over and over, and maybe they will learn a few self-regulation skills along the way. Through the methods of mindfulness, children can learn self-awareness and self-calming strategies that will become life-long skills for handling stress and emotions.Īnd finally, the last list below includes fun picture books that show characters in laughable and relatable situations. The second list below includes books that teach children to breathe through emotions, to be able to pause before acting, to be mindful of their bodies and more. The first list includes books that directly teach children about self-control strategies and are great to help children reflect on their own ability to self-regulate in various situations. Books are such a powerful tool for parents - they are a way to connect, a way to calm down, and a way to teach life lessons.
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