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Something Bad Happened
Description
"When children learn about something bad that has happened - even when they hear only bits and pieces of it - their brains get busy trying to make sense of it. ""Something Bad Happened"" guides children ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through tough conversations about news of large-scale disasters, addressing questions such as: ""Where did it happen?"" ""Why did it happen?"" And, ""Will it happen again?"" Feelings such as sadness, fear and confusion are normalized, and coping tools provided. For children and parents to read together, this helpful resource provides comfort, support and action plans for children learning about troubling world events."
Age
6-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Develop Coping Skills: 'Something Bad Happened' is designed to help children understand and cope with their emotions after experiencing or learning about a distressing event, making it a valuable resource for emotional development.
- Age-Appropriate Explanations: The author, Dawn Huebner, is an expert in child psychology and provides explanations that are tailored to be comprehensible and comforting to children, helping them to make sense of difficult situations.
- Practical Guidance: This book offers practical advice and strategies for parents and children to manage anxiety and fear, including exercises and techniques that can be applied in everyday life to build resilience.
- Supportive Tool for Conversations: 'Something Bad Happened' serves as a conversation starter between adults and children, providing a framework for discussing tough topics in a way that is supportive and nurturing for the child's well-being.