Books in the How to Make & Keep Friends Workbooks series

I Feel Mad is the 1st in the series of workbooks authored by social-emotional learning experts, Nadine Briggs and Donna Shea. The co-authors of the How to Make and Keep Friends book series have more than 30 years of combined experience in social coaching children. Donna and Nadine's books teach children to use their simple, actionable, and proven strategies for increased social success.."Being mad is not bad at all. It's just another feeling, such as being happy or excited. It's what you do when you are mad that might cause problems or get you into trouble."In this easy-to-read and beautifully illustrated workbook, we discuss with kids that anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences. Learning to manage that anger and frustration appropriately is a critical life skill. Kids will learn how to identify the physical sensations and triggers of anger and implement strategies before it becomes too hot to handle. With a menu of safe ideas to choose from when anger strikes, the tips and strategies in our workbook include: Understanding that anger is usually the second emotion that comes after feeling hurt, sad, ignored or helpless;"Taking the temperature" of the angry emotion and implementing strategies to prevent an explosion;Learning the one important anger rule to remember;Creative "brainstorms" to manage anger safely (for example, drawing a picture of how mad you are and putting in the freezer to "cool off);Becoming an expert problem-solver so that angry situations cool down quickly; Our strategies of "Talk-Walk-Ask" and "Stop-Drop-Roll" to diffuse angry moments;And more!

Bully Busting & Managing Meanies is the 4th in the series of workbooks authored by social-emotional learning experts, Donna Shea and Nadine Briggs. The co-authors of the How to Make and Keep Friends book series have more than 30 years of combined experience in social coaching children. Donna and Nadine's books teach children to use their simple, actionable, and proven strategies for increased social success.Bullying is a serious and complex problem and touches the lives of nearly all children, some as victims of bullying, some as the bullies, and some as the bystanders who do not know how to help. Bullying is difficult to prevent, and children need support in learning how to protect themselves when mean or bullying situations arise. The workbook offers ways for children to become more bully-proofUsing our easy-to-read and interactive guide, kids will learn: The distinct differences between bullying and conflict;How reactions and responses to conflict and meanness matter;Steps on how to build self-confidence and defend themselves;How and when to ask for help from an adult;What to do if they see other kids being mean to someone; and, Our tips on how to get along and make recess more fun.The full-color, beautifully illustrated workbook also includes questions, quizzes, and scenarios for discussion and practice.

I Feel Worried is the 2nd in the series of workbooks authored by social-emotional learning experts, Nadine Briggs and Donna Shea. The co-authors of the How to Make and Keep Friends book series have more than 30 years of combined experience in social coaching children. Donna and Nadine's books teach children to use their simple, actionable, and proven strategies for increased social success.More children are experiencing anxiety than ever before. In this easy-to-read and interactive guide, kids will learn: That anxiety is normal and a sometimes necessary emotion the everyone experiences;How to understand and label their feelings and emotions;To identify the physical sensations of anxiety or stress and be able to implement strategies before the feelings become too strong;Calming exercises to choose from when anxiety-provoking situations arise;Practical coping skills, thoughts, and specific strategies to manage anxious feelings;That they have the power to overcome anxious "what if" thinking and become expert worry ninjas.The full-color, beautifully illustrated workbook also includes a variety of activities, including emotion charades, how to create a calming kit, writing a "true" list, printable encouragement cards, and more.