Parental Guide to Bedtime Stories from the Barn

About the Book

The PARENTAL GUIDE, a companion to BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE BARN and MORE BEDTIME STORIES FROM THE BARN, presents psychological principles and techniques mentioned in the bedtime stories that help parents and children learn effective coping skills to deal with today’s issues. The PARENTAL GUIDE is designed to help answer children’s questions generated by the bedtime stories. Covered in the PARENTAL GUIDE are topics based on the bedtime stories, including Anger Management, Depression, Active Listening, Anxiety, Abandonment, Grief, Divorce, Bullying, Obedience, Caring and Compassion, and Forgiveness. Specific scripture verses and bedtime stories for each topic are identified in the PARENTAL GUIDE. A glossary of “horse” words is provided to better understand the horses’ world depicted in the bedtime stories. The PARENTAL GUIDE is also a helpful resource family therapists can recommend to their clients to facilitate the therapeutic process at home.

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