Books That Help; Books That Heal
By Barbara Bietz
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There is a wide variety of parenting books that help parents work through issues with their kids. Parenting books can be terrific sources for problem solving information and give parents tools to help their kids cope with difficulties. Parents may not realize that there are also many children's books that deal with sensitive issues that can arise in a child's life. Books can be tools for children, too. Books can be a source of comfort for children when they read about situations that may be similar to their own. Reading an appropriate book is also a wonderful way to open a dialogue with a child who is hesitant to talk. If your child is dealing with a challenging situation, look for books that can help. |
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The Name Jar, by Yangsook Choi, tells the story of a young girl from Korea. When the children at school make fun of her name, she decides to choose a new name so that she can better fit in at school. This enlightening tale explores the idea that being different is something to celebrate. |
| Tear Soup, by Pat Scheibert and Chuck DeKleyn, is a unique story about the loss of a loved one. As a woman grieves her loss, she creates a pot of soup, which provides a lovely metaphor for the grieving process. This book has been read and loved by both children and adults. | Young People and Chronic Illness: True Stories, Help, and Hope, by Kelly Huegel and Elizabeth Verdick, presents a series of personal accounts of children who suffer from chronic disease. Despite the sadness of the topic, the stories illuminate a sense of hope. This book is intended for older readers, not young children. |
Anthony G. Alessi, MD
Charles Glassman, MD
Dale Peterson, MD
Mache Seibel, MD
Peter Weiss, MD
Mitchell Yass, DPT
Dr. Howard Peiper
Dr. Mary Riggin
