a guide to supporting children exposed to domestic violence
a guide to supporting children exposed to domestic violence
a guide to supporting children exposed to domestic violence
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I'm Frustrated; I'm Mad; I'm Proud – Dealing with Feelings Series. Designed for<br />
elementary school aged <strong>children</strong>. Elizabeth Crary, 1979.<br />
(Source Resource, $15 each)*<br />
Josh’s Smiley Faces. Josh throws <strong>to</strong>ys, breaks things, and even hits his little<br />
brother. His mom uses a chart of smiley faces <strong>to</strong> help him <strong>to</strong> get his angry<br />
feelings out. Josh learns <strong>to</strong> express other feelings as well, and starts <strong>to</strong> feel better<br />
and get on better with others. There is a “note <strong>to</strong> parents” from a psychologist<br />
about anger and the use of rewards <strong>to</strong> influence behaviour. Age 4-10.<br />
Gina Ditta-Donahue, 2003. (Chapters, $13.95)<br />
Mom and Dad Don't Live Together Anymore. A book dealing with separation and<br />
divorce. Designed for <strong>children</strong> ages 3-10. Kathy Stinson, 1997.<br />
(Annick Press, $10.95)<br />
Mommy and Daddy Are Fighting. A book about parents fighting, which creates<br />
discussion with <strong>children</strong> about arguments and family <strong>violence</strong>. Designed for<br />
<strong>children</strong> ages 3-10. Susan Paris, 1986. (Odin Books, $13.95)<br />
My Mother is Weird. A book about a mom having a bad day and how her<br />
daughter makes her feel better. Designed for <strong>children</strong> ages 4-10.<br />
Rachna Gilmore, 1988. (Ragweed Press; $7.95)<br />
Something is Wrong at My House. In this book about parents fighting, a boy feels<br />
afraid, angry, and lonely. He finds ways <strong>to</strong> let angry feelings out without hitting.<br />
His teacher listens and gives some suggestions when he tells her about his father<br />
hitting his mother. Age 6-12. Diane Davis and Marina Megale, 1984.<br />
(Odin Books, $8.95)<br />
When Mommy Got Hurt. This book for younger <strong>children</strong> stresses that <strong>violence</strong> is<br />
wrong; it’s not the kid’s fault; it happens in many homes, and it’s OK <strong>to</strong> talk<br />
about it. Age 4-7. Ilene Lee, Kathy Sylvester, 1997. (Kidsrights, $5.95 US)<br />
* Available on loan from BC/Yukon Society of Transition Houses.<br />
WEBSITES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS<br />
“Just for kids” and “Kid’s picture gallery” on Shelternet: http://www.shelternet.ca<br />
Australian website about family <strong>violence</strong> for teenagers:<br />
http://www.burstingthebubble.com<br />
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