It\'s okay to feel mad.
She is an author and co-author of several books for children, including The Moment You Were Born: A Story for You and Your Premature Baby, Stickley Sticks to It!: A Frog\'s Guide to.
Miles, Ph D, is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has worked in hospital, rehabilitation, and school settings.
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She has coauthored two books with Magination Press, How I Learn: A Kid\'s Guide to Learning Disability and 1-2-3 A Calmer Me: Helping Children Cope When Emotions Get Out of Control.
She moves her mood by running and frequently races in support of children\'s mental health.
Patterson, MA, is a psychologist who has worked with Children of all ages in hospital and school settings.
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Includes a "Note to Parents, Teachers, and Other Grown-Ups" with more information about the steps of the "1-2-3" rhyme and advice for working on them together with a child.
Based on the psychological principles of relaxation and mindfulness, the mantra can be used anywhere, anytime.
In this book, the rhyme "1-2-3 A Calmer Me" is a simple mantra for Helping Children Cope When their Emotions start spinning out of control.
Part of growing up is learning how to handle those feelings in ways that make us feel better.
However, while these behaviors need to change, remember that upset or uncomfortable feelings are okay.
When Children behave this way, we often tell them to stop.
Without your help, Children may resort to hitting, kicking, biting, screaming, or crying When they feel frustrated, challenged, or disappointed.
Don\'t forget, young Children are still learning to Control their emotions, and learning this skill is an important part of childhood.
When Children are upset, it can be frustrating for parents, teachers, and any grown up.
At one time or another, you have probably witnessed a child\'s Emotions spinning out of control.
Let\'s try it together.
I stop and say a rhyme.
This is what I do to help me feel better.
It\'s okay to feel mad
