Feeling Anxious and Managing Stress

<p><strong>George and Ruby are back and learning to manage feelings of stress and anxiety - just like kids!</strong> Why do kids chew on their shirts or bite their fingernails? George and<strong> </strong>Ruby help explain. In this warm and relatable SEL story young readers learn how puppy chewing behaviors connect to common ways kids manage stress and anxiety.</p><p></p><p><em>With playful examples fidget toy ideas and calming language this story offers healthy kid-friendly coping tools. It encourages conversations about self-regulation emotional awareness and talking to trusted adults. Ideal for children ages 4-9.</em></p><p></p><p><strong>SEL Themes:</strong></p><ul><li>Emotional Regulation</li><li>Coping Skills</li><li>Resilience</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Feeling Anxious and Managing Stress</strong> is the fourth book in a 5-book series The Adventures of George and Ruby designed for children ages 4-9. The stories blend the joys of puppy adventures with the power of social-emotional learning making them perfect for the home classroom or counselor's office. Each book uses real-life puppy training moments as mirrors for emotional growth helping kids recognize and talk about their feelings in a fun accessible way.</p>