adjustment (psychology)

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adjustment (psychology)

A little spot of flexible thinking

a story about adapting to change
2021
". . . story that shows children how to solve problems, look at things in a different way and make it easier to adapt to change"--Amazon.

Beat, beat, thump

2022
When Alex's anxiety grows, he uses techniques, like stomping his feet and focusing on his heartbeat, to center himself and regain his calm. Includes a note about anxiety and panic.

We check in with each other

2021
"This second book in a series covering consent themes helps children understand that consent can always be revoked, which means changing our minds. The story follows Harrison and his preschool classmates as they check in with themselves and each other to see if they are still having fun and feeling safe"--Provided by publisher.

Bounce Back!

a book about reslience
2014
Introduces young readers to positive thinking and patience through the situations and problems a girl encounters.

Finally seen

2023
When ten-year-old Lina Gao leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, she must reckon with her hurt, anger, and curiosity and find a way to get her bearings in this new country--and the almost-new family that comes along with it.
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The pest in the nest

2022
Between his friend Bear's snoring and annoying neighbors, Rabbit cannot find any peace and quiet, but perhaps Bear can give Rabbit a new perspective.

Not if I can help it

2021
"Willa lives on the upper West Side of Manhattan with her divorced father and her younger brother and attends fifth grade with her best friend Ruby, and she likes things to be a certain way, because it makes life manageable even with her Sensory Processing Disorder; she certainly does not like surprises, and her father has just thrown her a big one: he has been dating Ruby's mother, and suddenly Willa's life seems to be spiraling out of her control--and part of the trouble is that she cannot even explain why she thinks this is a horrible idea, when everyone else thinks that it is wonderful"--Provided by publisher.

How to deal

developing skills for coping
2021
Nerves. Stress. Life spiraling out of control. Things that cause anxiety are all around. That's completely normal! The good news is that we can all learn how to deal with those feelings in a healthier, more effective way. Find out what you can do to cope with any problem that comes at you.

Juan has the jitters!

Juan is an autistic boy about to start school, and the thought is giving him the jitters; he copes by concentrating on routine things and clapping, but he is worried about being laughed at in school--but his teacher has come up with a series of math games and made Juan the judge, to help him cope with his anxiety about the new situation.

The creature of Habit

2021
On the island of Habit lives a very big creature who does the exact same things in the exact same order every day, but when a small creature comes along who wants to do something different every day, the creature of habit must learn to adapt.

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