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Depression Can I Catch It Like A Cold?: A Story To Help Children Understand A Parent's Depression by Gretchen Kelbaugh The book is a useful tool for adults who want to talk to kids about what's going on at home or in a family where someone has depression. Alex is a young boy who's father has depression. One of his friends confides that her mother also had depression. As the story goes on, Alex learns the answers to common questions kids have in this type of a family situation - questions like: "why does my dad act this way?", "will my parent get better?", and "is it my fault?" He also learns that he can't catch it like a cold. What to Do When You're Sad & Lonely: A Guide for Kids by James J., Ph.D. Crist, Eric Braun, Catherine Broberg, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator) Everyone feels sad and lonely sometimes. Growing numbers of children are living with depression, a disease often mistaken for sadness. This is a book that kids can turn to when they need advice, reassurance, and ideas. The author begins by telling young readers that all kids feel sad and lonely sometimes, explains how the body and mind react to these painful feelings, then offers "Ten Tips for Beating the Blues and Blahs"-coping skills kids can learn and practice. There are additional strategies help kids get a handle on their feelings, make and keep friends, and enjoy their alone time. The second part of the book focuses on depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and other problems too big for kids to handle on their own, and describes what it's like to go to counseling. The book includes a special Note to Grown-ups and a list of resources. Death Where's Jess: For Children Who Have a Brother or Sister Die A small boy's sibling dies and he notices she is gone. The parents tell him what death is about and how it is alright to remember and talk about Jess. Children are often overlooked when dealing with the loss of a sibling. They grieve, too, and need help understand the concept of death (especially since they will probably hear many euphemisms for death and get confused). This book is aimed at younger children, probably best for children age 7 or younger. We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We Had an Angel Instead by Pat Schwiebert Taylor Bills (Illustrator) The cover shows a small boy gazes into an empty bassinet. This book helps children cope with prenatal death or stillbirth. The most useful of all may be the endnotes for parents, which provide insightful and practical suggestions on aiding similarly bereaved children. Nobody wants to need this book, but those who do need it will be grateful to have it. Ages 2-up. Breaking Free: My Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder The NFL legend and Heisman Trophy winner shares the inspiring story of his life and diagnosis with dissociative identity disorder. to continue to the Next page >>>> Click here
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