I Can Handle It (Mindful Mantras) (Volume 1)

The bearnstein bears offer more in manner /behaviour matters like this topic. Didn't like this book much, I can handle it on many issues are just giving unrealistic options, I felt it's target was making kids just repeat reading " I can handle it" more than how!

We don't particularly like this book. Poor story line- actually not a story line, just naming events or situations that upset the kid and then various choices he can make to get through it. The kids said it was lame. I agree. Thought there would be some sort of interesting story about overcoming difficulties. Not so.

I had to return this book. I somehow thought that a book that is supposed to help children overcome difficulties would be written by a (team of) professional(s). Reading this to my daughter made me uncomfortable: the main character has an "annoying" sister (completely unnecessary); some of the suggestions are supposed to be funny (they are honestly just stupid or even borderline cruel), and some are supposed to be serious. If the child is already confused about their complex feelings, and they ARE a child, how do we expect them to figure out what's supposed to be a "silly" joke and what's a serious suggestion? Their minds early on work in a very literal way!

In the end, I found myself explaining the book - or how it should be written - to my daughter, rather than just reading it. I really hope that we'll start getting more quality control in mental health publishing.

(I have a PhD in literature and would not dare write a children's mental health book because I don't have the expertise; a simple google check shoed that this author's credentials are nonexistent.)

My daughter is 6 and has a difficult time controlling her negative emotions...we will be reading this daily. It really spoke to her and gave her a sense of control of herself and turning her feelings from negative to positive. Thanks!

Good launching point for a counseling lesson on brainstorming through frustrations. I think it would have been stronger if that was underscored - the fact that he can handle things because he creatively thinks through his problems. Sometimes he comes up with absurd or odd ideas - more thoughtful or helpful ideas to get anxious kids to really stop and think would have made the book outstanding. But, as a prop for a lesson it provides a great beginning that you can add to yourself to get kids thinking outside of themselves.

This is an inspiring and encouraging book. I really love the illustrations throughout and the message that it represents. I think this will give children confidence that they can handle whatever comes their way :)

xo
Rach

We don't particularly like this book. Poor story line- actually not a story line, just naming events or situations that upset the kid and then various choices he can make to get through it. The kids said it was lame. I agree. Thought there would be some sort of interesting story about overcoming difficulties. Not so.

I had to return this book. I somehow thought that a book that is supposed to help children overcome difficulties would be written by a (team of) professional(s). Reading this to my daughter made me uncomfortable: the main character has an "annoying" sister (completely unnecessary); some of the suggestions are supposed to be funny (they are honestly just stupid or even borderline cruel), and some are supposed to be serious. If the child is already confused about their complex feelings, and they ARE a child, how do we expect them to figure out what's supposed to be a "silly" joke and what's a serious suggestion? Their minds early on work in a very literal way!

In the end, I found myself explaining the book - or how it should be written - to my daughter, rather than just reading it. I really hope that we'll start getting more quality control in mental health publishing.

(I have a PhD in literature and would not dare write a children's mental health book because I don't have the expertise; a simple google check shoed that this author's credentials are nonexistent.)

My daughter is 6 and has a difficult time controlling her negative emotions...we will be reading this daily. It really spoke to her and gave her a sense of control of herself and turning her feelings from negative to positive. Thanks!

Good launching point for a counseling lesson on brainstorming through frustrations. I think it would have been stronger if that was underscored - the fact that he can handle things because he creatively thinks through his problems. Sometimes he comes up with absurd or odd ideas - more thoughtful or helpful ideas to get anxious kids to really stop and think would have made the book outstanding. But, as a prop for a lesson it provides a great beginning that you can add to yourself to get kids thinking outside of themselves.

This is an inspiring and encouraging book. I really love the illustrations throughout and the message that it represents. I think this will give children confidence that they can handle whatever comes their way :)

xo
Rach

This is a really good book for over dramatic small children. It puts things in perspective for them and teaches them that they can handle their own emotions. Instead of falling to pieces over every little thing they are taught to look around and see what they can do themselves in order to feel better.

My son struggles with anxiety, and this book is a wonderful help because it shows a child struggling with real situations, and validated his feelings. My son loved that, and it helped him recognize other people feel the way he does, too. Anxiety isn’t just worrying, and this books does an excellent job showing the multi-faceted struggles that accompany it.

Simple and creative reminders for children and adults alike to realize that we can choose how we act and not simply react to daily disappointments. Instills creativity in imagining any number of responses!

This is a great story for young children. The message relayed throughout this book is an important one. We all get frustrated, annoyed, sad, etc. There are times we don't get our way. This book passes along less-than-great situations that are common to most children, and offers solutions on how to handle those situations. Some solutions are practical, others are simply humorous. The illustrations and language used throughout the book are appropriate for children of any age, and the story is short enough even for kids who have a shorter attention span. I recommended reading this book with your child or student, or have him or her read the book to you. This will give you and your child an opportunity to discuss those ideas from the book of which he or she can find relatable.

Great bed time reading my kids enjoyed the learning parts on how to handle situations and the illustrations were cute. It was a great book and we would recommend it to others. Very well written with thoughtfulness.

I appreciate the humour used in this book to tackle big feelings such as frustration, anger and disappointment. My 4 year old wanted to immediately read it again! This book is a terrific resource for early childhood educators and grade school teachers.

Shows good examples of typical child problems..but I was hoping this book would be more the age for my preschooler..but other then that it is a good book showing kids alternate ways to deal with things

I read this book keeping in mind a specific student. This book is a well written and thoughtful book. The illustrations are very sweet. For me, it’s just missing a brief explanation of consequence and the perceived disrespect when emotions can’t be controlled. I think it’s ok to let the child know that when he’s not “handling it” he needs to take a time out to reflect and regain control.