By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd and Elise C. Gioia Halloween is about two weeks away. For most kids Halloween is a pass to stay out late on a school night, hang out with friends wearing cool costumes, and eat way too much candy. But…
By Janis D. Gioia, MAED “There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.” – J.K. Rowling, novelist, screenwriter and film producer Stories have the amazing power to comfort anxious children. Picture books, fairy tales, myths and fables take children…
Comforting Anxious Children’s Soothing Story Selection 3 By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Anxious children struggle with the holidays for many reasons: The hum of activity triggers stress hormones. They can’t deal with waiting and anticipation. Changes in routines disturb sleeping, eating and relaxation time.…
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves book image copyright and courtesy of Tiphanie Beeke Comforting Anxious Children’s Soothing Story Selection 1 by Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Do you know a child who worries and struggles with changes? I bet they would love to meet Fletcher.…
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