The Kids' Guide to Staying Awesome and in Control, 2nd Edition - by Lauren Brukner (Hardcover)

About the Book

An updated, dyslexia-friendly edition of Lauren Brukner's bestselling guide, featuring new illustrations. Packed with accessible strategies and tools to help children aged 7-14 with emotional and sensory regulation, this guide will help kids feel calm in body and mind.

Book Synopsis

Packed with easy-to-use ideas to regulate emotions and senses, Lauren Brukner's internationally bestselling book is back in new and improved form! It will help kids aged 7 and upward process difficult feelings so that they feel awesome and in control! This updated edition has been fully revised to be accessible for ALL readers.

Hey, awesome reader! Are big feelings or tricky situations getting in the way of your day? Don't worry-this book is here to help YOU take charge and feel amazing!

Packed with fun ideas, this guide is all about understanding your feelings and learning cool tools to handle them. You'll find ways to feel "just right," whether you're at home, at school, or anywhere else. And guess what? You can even use this book on your own or team up with a grown-up for extra help!

Inside, you'll learn about:

- Everyday calming tricks Try quick and clever exercises like bubble breaths, pressure holds, or finger pulls-perfect for anywhere, anytime.

- Longer body breaks Feeling fast and wiggly or slow and tired? Do cool moves like the cross-crawl or the superman pose!

- Why and how it works Get the lowdown on feelings and what's going on in your body so you can pick the best tools for YOU.

With cool illustrations that show you exactly what to do, handy checklists and tips for parents and teachers, this awesome guide makes self-regulation super easy and fun. You'll feel strong, confident, and ready for anything! Are you ready to feel awesome and in control? Let's go!

Review Quotes

This book is crammed with sensory tools kids can use to feel and function better anywhere, anytime. It helps children recognize what they are feeling - whether they are low arousal and sluggish, overaroused and emotional, or just too hyper - and empowers them with strategies they can use to feel 'just right'.--Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, co-author of Raising a Sensory Smart Child, and author of Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective Clinical Work with Kids & Teens

Kids will think many of these exercises are fun and doing them will help them stay calm.--Temple Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain

Something for everyone! Great graphics for kids. Illustrated charts for teachers. Helpful hints for parents. Innovative resources for therapists. Truly an awesome compilation of strategies kids can use anytime anywhere. No assembly required!--Beverly H. Moskowitz DOT, MS OTR/L FAOTA President and CEO of REAL OT SOLUTIONS, Inc.

About the Author

Lauren Brukner (Author)
Lauren Brukner is a Senior Occupational Therapist and the author of seven books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She currently works as a Senior Occupational Therapist and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education. She has contributed to Scary Mommy, the Huffington Post, and Edutopia. In 2020, Lauren was a speaker at UNESCO's Virtual Special Kids International Summit. She lives in New Jersey.

Rebecca Burgess (Illustrator)
Rebecca Burgess is a comic artist and illustrator, creating award-winning published and small press work. Their comics have featured in The Guardian. They live in Bristol.