Please Explain Terrorism To Me: A Story for Children, PEARLS of Wisdom for their Parents

By Laurie Zelinger and Ann Israeli

A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for their Parents
Complemented by exquisite, colorful artwork, Dr. Zelinger skillfully crafts an easily relatable children's story using everyday situations, around the oppressive concept of Terrorism in the news. With masterful understanding of the child's world, new and frightening concepts are introduced carefully and gently, with the child's 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 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 Intelligence
"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.
"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."
--Tomas 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 national organizations. Ann Israeli is a retired art teacher, wall paper and textile designer.
From the Growing With Love Series

• Language: English
• Publisher: Loving Healing Press
• Release date: Nov 1, 2016
• ISBN: 9781615992935

Laurie Zelinger

Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a Board Certified Psychologist and Fellow of the Academy of School Psychology. She a Doctoral degree in psychology from Hofstra University and is a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor from the Association for Play Therapy. Dr. Zelinger is also a media specialist for the American Psychological Association She and her psychologist husband, Dr. Fred Zelinger have raised four sons. As a certified school psychologist, private practice licensed psychologist, and registered play therapist with more than 35 years experience, she is treating increasing numbers of children with anxiety. She believes that honest and correct information, given at a child's developmental level in "kid-friendly" language, will help a youngster understand the link between body and feelings, the first step in symptom relief. Learn more about her at www.DrZelinger.com.

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Reviews for Please Explain Terrorism To Me

[beckvalleybooks · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Prepare*Explain*Answer*Reassure*Listen*SafeguardThe acronym for PEARLS who produce a series of books for parents to share with their children explaining scary topics to help them understand difficult topics. The colourful illustrations which depicts the script help take the edge of the harsh reality off the topic. The way the topic is shown through the eyes of a young person that another young person would understand is exceptional. Also involving the boys friends, school life and family and the discussions along with the situations they protray bring it home to any family. The books writing and explanations are very easy for anyone to understand and along with the brilliant illustrations make this an exceptionally teaching aid. There is brilliant guidance notes in the book on how to get the best out of it for parents.

[lilyroseshadowlyn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved this book. It's written in a way kids can relate to, and the illustrations are cute. Terrorism is, unfortunately, part of our world today, and kids can't be shielded from it forever. One of the best parts of the book is a section after the story with advice for parents about talking to their children about terrorism. It's meant to help create a bond while explaining a scary subject in a non-scary way, and allows parents to reassure their kids while also making sure they know they can always come to their parents with questions and fears.

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