Please Explain Terrorism to Me: A Story for Children P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for Their Parents

A Story for Children P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for their ParentsComplemented by exquisite colorful artwork Dr. Zelinger skillfully crafts an easily relatable childrens story using everyday situations around the oppressive concept of Terrorism in the news. With masterful understanding of the childs world new and frightening concepts are introduced carefully and gently with the childs perspective in mind. Dr. Zelinger provides parent coaching to further the dialogue in her P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom section (Prepare Explain Answer Reassure Listen Safeguard) where caregivers are given scripts to guide them as well as room for individuality. This pioneer book helps children and parents face a critical often avoided topic with reassurance and calm.This book provides the PEARLS of wisdom for parents and children to discuss a scary topic like terrorism in ways that promote healthy and authentic parent-child conversations that yield to mutual respect and bonding. --Marc A. Brackett PhD. Director Yale Center for Emotional IntelligenceDeep and yet accessible her remarkable deciphering of the psychological factors that hinder the free communication between parents and children on terrorism is compelling.This fascinating guide amounts to a riveting lesson of clarity and to a masterpiece in bridging the unbridgeable. --Hon. Yehuda Lancry Former Ambassador of Israel to the U.N.Please Explain Terrorism to Me is a straightforward and down-to-earth treatment of a difficult subject. Dr. Zelinger uses common sense a simple clarification of the basic issues and reassurance to provide a deeper understanding of terrorism for kids--without a corresponding rise in anxiety. --Thomas W. Phelan Ph.D. Psychologist/Author Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a distinguished Board Certified Psychologist with Diplomate status in school psychology as well as a credentialed play therapist who serves on executive boards of state and and national organizations. Laurie is the author of the bestselling book Please Explain Anxiety to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents 2nd EditionAnn Israeli is a retired art teacher wall paper and textile designer.Learn more at www.DrZelinger.comFrom the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press (www.LHPress.com)