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Convinced that the world is against him and that his family does not love him, Spinky spends his days sulking and nothing his family does to cheer him up seems to help.

In this new 2023 high-definition series, social and emotional learning issues are sensitively discussed with positive and encouraging suggestions on how to navigate our ever-changing, complex world. What does the concept of fairness mean, and how is it different from equality? What approaches and strategies can we implement to achieve fairness in our daily lives? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with exciting videos...

Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them, while helping them build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate, and develop a better sense of well-being....

"Feel Your Feelings is a book about learning to identify and accept the emotions you have, based in cognitive-behavioral principles"--

"This second book in a series covering consent themes helps children understand that consent can always be revoked, which means changing our minds. The story follows Harrison and his preschool classmates as they check in with themselves and each other to see if they are still having fun and feeling safe"--

"From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential."--|cProvided by publisher.

"Everybody feels mad sometimes. Sometimes we even want to flip our lid! Follow Leila's journey as she practices her Mindfulness ABCs when she feels angry. Walk like a dinosaur, breathe like a chicken, be still, and listen to your body. All children can benefit from adding these basic mindfulness skills to their wellness toolkit."--Publisher's description.

"When the world gets too much Bo feels his Feel-O-Meter go from 1-10. Noises, smells, sounds, the world can be an overwhelming place. One day, Bo’s numbers climb too quickly and all he wants to do is hide. But then he makes a remarkable little friend….When things get too loud is a story about sensory overload, how it feels, what can trigger it and what may help. The Feel-O-Meter provides the child and parents with a visual guide through...

"Photographs and short rhyming verses describe how it feels to be sad"--Provided by publisher.

In this new 2022 high-definition program focused on social and emotional learning, and understanding the difference between being sad and being depressed. What exactly is depression? What causes it? What should you do if you experience symptoms of depression? How do you support loved ones or friends who are experiencing depression? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with graphics and videos that reinforce important...