The Friend I Need

<p><strong>Making mistakes and getting things wrong is part of life but negative self-talk doesn't have to be. </strong></p><p></p><p>Most children have probably spent time in school or at home learning how to be good friends to others but what about being good friends to themselves? Children can learn to respond with kindness and compassion toward themselves when they face setbacks or make mistakes.</p><p></p><p><em>The Friend I Need</em> helps children learn to treat themselves with the same support and understanding they'd offer a friend when that friend is having a tough time. Being a friend to themselves supports a growth mindset builds emotional resilience and enhances their well-being. Readers will learn encouraging words and supportive practices to use the next time things don't go as they hoped.</p><p></p><p><em>The Friend I Need</em> is a beautiful addition to your home or school social-emotional library! It is part of the Growing Hearts & Minds picture book series that supports children in developing a caring and compassionate understanding of themselves and their emotions. </p><p></p><p>(Available in Spanish as <em>La Amistad Que Necesito</em>.) </p>