Why Do I Have To Eat My Greens?: Big issues for little people around health and well-being (Life and Soul Library) - Hardcover

Waddington, Emma; McCurry, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847808115 ISBN 13: 9781847808110

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2016

Synopsis

Learn how to:

Actively develop a child's sense of health and wellbeingUnderstand a child's tantrumsEngage a child's cooperation through simple reasoningResolve conflicts calmly

This revolutionary series, written by two child psychologists, provides the perfect platform to explore a broad range of family issues and questions that children have as they grow up and try to make sense of the world around them.

Each illustrated spread poses important, commonly-asked questions around health care and well-being, such as "Why do I have to eat my greens?", "Why do I have to bathe at night?" and "Why can't I sleep with you?", which help little ones to discuss their feelings. Includes explanations and advice for parents and carers throughout.

About this title

About the Author:

EMMA WADDINGTON has a PhD in Psychology and an MSc. in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Over the last 19 years Dr Emma Waddington has worked and studied in the field of mental health. During her time in the UK she worked as a clinical psychologist and CBT psychotherapist in local services, hospitals and in the private sector. Her work has always been primarily focused on children and families. She is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the British Health Professions Council and is a chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Currently, Emma lives in Singapore with her husband and her two young boys, and is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department of National University Singapore.LOUIS THOMAS graduated from Gobelins, Paris and Calarts, Los Angeles in 2012. He then worked full time in Californian animation studios, before returning to France. Louis currently lives and works with his cat Pipo in his art studio, which can be found between the Pantheon and the Luxembourg Gardens.

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1847808115
• ISBN 13: 9781847808110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Thomas Louis