Bruce Perry is well known for his work on attachment and author of popular title The Boy How Was Raised As a Dog. In this title he has collaborated with science journalist Maia Szalavitz to explore how and why the brain learns to bond with others. It provides a stirring to protect our children from the new threats to their capacity to love.
Born to Love reveals recent changes in technology, child rearing practices, education and lifestyles are starting to rob children of necessary human contact and deep relationships - the essential foundation for empathy and a caring, healthy society. Sounding and important warning bell, Born for Love offers practical ideas for combating the negative influences of modern life and fostering positive social change to benefit us all.
Today I feel silly. Mom says it's the heat. I put rouge on the cat and gloves on my feet. I ate noodles for breakfast and pancakes at night. I dressed like a star and was quite a sight. Today I am sad, my mood's heavy and grey. There's a frown on my face and it's been there all day. My best friend and I had a really big fight. She said that I tattled and I know that she's right. Silly, cranky, excited, or sad--everyone has moods... More info
The bus went up and the bus went down. The bus went over and the bus went around. Every day, Little Cat and her big sister catch the bus home from school. Winter and summer, rain or shine, it is always the same. But one day, Little Cat catches the bus all by herself. . . A heart-warming and reassuring story about one small girl's adventure. More info
Violet knows all sorts of ways to use her voice to let people know how she is thinking and feeling. Violet's voice can sound excited. Violet's voice can sound shy. She has an inside voice, an outside voice and a danger voice. Her voice helps keep her safe and helps her make friends. 'Violet's Voice' is a charming resource designed to invite children and adults to reflect on the different voices we each have and how we use them. The simple text and gently humorous illustrations explore the... More info
