Resources for CogSkill 7, Self-Reflection (Ch. 16)
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Layer Cake printouts
Print out these sheets with the layer cake diagram to inspire your whole family to practice different kinds of CogSkills. If you fill up the cake, reward yourselves with a real cake to celebrate!
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Outschool
Outschool has hundreds of online classes, on dozens of topics, for kids ages 3 to 18. It's a great low-stakes way to try out something new!
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NeuroDiversity podcast
Some kids are just wired differently, and life can be harder for them. Things that seem easy for others might be extra challenging. The NeuroDiversity podcasts helps parents understand how to support their kids, no matter how they're wired.
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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids by Carol McCloud and David Messing
This down-to-earth picture book is sweet but not too schmaltzy, even for a cynic like me! It's a friendly reminder of how our attitudes and actions influence the people around us.
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Books by Julia Cook
If it wasn't for Julia Cook, I wouldn't have survived the toddler years! With titles like My Mouth Is A Volcano!, Personal Space Camp, and I Just Don't Like The Sound Of No!, she tackles every common behavioral issue that little kids have. With fun illustrations and honest, relatable stories, she helps little kids navigate their big emotions and get along better with the people around them.
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Smart Girl’s Guides
With over a dozen books on topics like body image, friendship troubles, and worries, these books provide a non-threatening way for girls to self-reflect on handling challenges.