Our Five Favorite Children’s Mental Health Books
This post on Mental Health is written by Kyla Cassidy
Reading is often a staple in every child’s life. The power of words and pictures can transform a child’s imagination, providing them with a new perspective. It may be difficult to offer children insight into their own emotions and feelings. Children may also feel an increased sense of loneliness as they cope with their inner emotions, further supporting the use of Bibliotherapy. A child reading a story that is similar to what they may be experiencing in their own lives, can be powerful, providing insight into personal challenges and opening a door for a new perspective to be formed and acted upon. Through reading, children can acquire the understanding that their emotional experiences are normal and nothing to be afraid of.
Parents who utilize bibliotherapy with their children should prioritize discussion upon the conclusion of a particular book. Through discussion, children can understand of how they may relate to the story.
Below is a list of 5 children’s books that may be beneficial for your child.
“It’s Okay to Note Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children about Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness” – Emily Hayes
“What Are You Feeling?” – The Life of School, Daniel Gray-Barnett
“I Am Enough” – Grace Byers
“The Invisible String” – Patrice Karst, Joanne-Lew-Vriethoff
“My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings” – Natalia Maguire, Anastasia Zababashkina
In Summary ...
All of the above books offer a tremendous opportunity to boost your child’s mental health. Has your child read any of them yet? If so, let us know in the comments section below! We’d love to know!
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