Often children are frightened and confused by their own angry feelings. They need to be reassured that this emotion is a normal part of life. When I'm Angry, one of the first books in the Language of Parenting series, explains this difficult subject in a completely original and practical way.

Often children are overwhelmed by fear and need to be reassured that this emotion is a normal part of life. When I'm Afraid, one of the first books in the Language of Parenting series, explains this difficult subject in a completely original and practical way.

Children sometimes have jealous feelings that often stem from sibling rivalry, such as when a brother or sister plays with their toys. This intense feeling can overwhelm young children, and they need reassurance that this emotion is a normal part of life. When I’m Jealous, the fourth book in the Language of Parenting series, explains this difficult subject in a completely original and practical way.

Children often feel sad when a parent leaves for work, they lose a favorite toy, or a friend moves away. This intense feeling can sometimes overwhelm young children and they need reassurance that this emotion is a normal part of life. When I’m Sad, the third book in the Language of Parenting series, explains this difficult subject in a completely original and practical way.

Just as you need to know how to get out of a house in case of a fire, you need to know what to do in case someone tries to trick or trap you. The children in these stories learn that it’s never a good idea to keep a secret about touching. It’s okay to talk about it, so that adults who do respect the rights of children can help.

A companion reader for parents.

Close To Home makes the sensitive topic of child abduction accessible to young audiences. Through the four stores told in this book, children between the ages of five and ten are presented with the difference between what’s safe and what’s not.