As a child and family therapist, these are my go to and most recommended books for children and teens to learn how to manage different mental health things (anxiety, ADHD, etc.) and emotions in general. **This is not mental health advice**
This book has so many activities and learning modules for managing ADHD symptoms
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids
Perfect book for little ones to see different emotions. Great for parents to open a conversation on the different emotions!
The Crayons' Book of Feelings (My First Crayons)
Great book on all things consent! Highly recommend your child either independently reading this or reading it together!
Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries & Respect
My favorite book for younger littles about managing anxiety/worries. There is a great activity to do with this so I highly recommend this book!
The Very Hungry Worry Monsters: Greening & Friends
Great book for kids to learn how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all linked together!
Ninjas Know the CBT Triangle: Children's Book
Great book on anger and the fall out of letting your anger take over. Good bok for younger littles!
I Was So Mad (Little Critter) by Mercer Mayer
Great book about the importance of kindness. I highly recommend all the Ninja books!
A Children's Book About Kindness (Ninja Life Hacks)
Great for teaching kids about lying and the consequences that come with it!
Dishonest Ninja: Kids Book on Truth & Lies
Love this book for managing anxiety and practicing calming skills.
Find Your Calm: Mindful Approach to Anxiety
Great for teaching kiddos about how emotions show up differently in our bodies and how we express them with our bodies!
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions
Love this book for self-esteem and the importance of loving yourself and not comparing yourself to others!
I Like Myself! Lap Board Book by Karen Beaumont
Great for teens to learn to manage anxiety with real and practical activities/exercises.
The Anxiety Toolkit for Teens: Practical CBT & DBT
Love this book for teaching kids that their thoughts and things they tell themselves really does have an impact on everything about them!
