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What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More

AUTHOR Matthews, Bonnie; Huebner, Dawn
PUBLISHER Magination Press -- American Psychological As (11/23/2021)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

Description

Can kids really break bad habits? Absolutely--and this workbook shows them how!

From nail biting and thumb sucking to hair twirling and shirt chewing, habits can be tough to break. But guess what? Kids have the power to take control--and this book gives them the tools they need!

What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold is a fun, friendly, and empowering guide that helps kids understand why habits form and how to break free from the ones they don't want. With colorful illustrations, relatable stories, and easy-to-follow steps, this interactive workbook turns habit-busting into a confidence-building adventure.

Whether your child is ready to tackle a habit or just curious about why they do what they do, this book is a supportive companion on the journey to self-awareness and self-control.

Key Features:

  • Kid-friendly strategies based on proven cognitive-behavioral techniques used by psychologists
  • Step-by-step "keys" to help kids unlock the chains of pesky habits like nail biting, thumb sucking, hair twirling, scab picking, and more
  • Empowers kids ages 6-12 to take charge of their behavior and feel proud of their progress
  • Part of the trusted What-to-Do Guides for Kids series--used by parents, educators, and therapists for more than 20 years
  • Includes a helpful guide for parents and caregivers to support kids along the way
  • Award-winning resource--Honored with a NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) and an iParenting Media Award
  • Created by Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association--trusted experts in children's mental health and well-being

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781433803833
ISBN-10: 1433803836
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 72
Carton Quantity: 40
Product Dimensions: 8.40 x 0.20 x 10.80 inches
Weight: 0.50 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Table of Contents, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent
Grade Level: 2nd Grade - 6th Grade
Dewey Decimal: 155.412
Library of Congress Control Number: 2008017586
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Can kids really break bad habits? Absolutely--and this workbook shows them how!

From nail biting and thumb sucking to hair twirling and shirt chewing, habits can be tough to break. But guess what? Kids have the power to take control--and this book gives them the tools they need!

What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold is a fun, friendly, and empowering guide that helps kids understand why habits form and how to break free from the ones they don't want. With colorful illustrations, relatable stories, and easy-to-follow steps, this interactive workbook turns habit-busting into a confidence-building adventure.

Whether your child is ready to tackle a habit or just curious about why they do what they do, this book is a supportive companion on the journey to self-awareness and self-control.

Key Features:

  • Kid-friendly strategies based on proven cognitive-behavioral techniques used by psychologists
  • Step-by-step "keys" to help kids unlock the chains of pesky habits like nail biting, thumb sucking, hair twirling, scab picking, and more
  • Empowers kids ages 6-12 to take charge of their behavior and feel proud of their progress
  • Part of the trusted What-to-Do Guides for Kids series--used by parents, educators, and therapists for more than 20 years
  • Includes a helpful guide for parents and caregivers to support kids along the way
  • Award-winning resource--Honored with a NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) and an iParenting Media Award
  • Created by Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association--trusted experts in children's mental health and well-being

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