Best emotions books for children according to redditors

We found 473 Reddit comments discussing the best emotions books for children. We ranked the 137 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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u/Pterodactylgoat · 42 pointsr/funny

You're in the First 100 Days of Darkness https://www.scarymommy.com/100-days-darkness-new-baby/

Today, my 2 year old told me she loved me, that she wanted to hug and cuddle me. She also practiced for 20 straight minutes all of the emotional regulation techniques I've taught her (embrace Daniel Tiger for toddlers, omg it's the best tool). She said how she felt, why she felt that way, started singing the relevant song, and did breathing exercises, and declared that she felt better. All on her own.

It does get better, little by little. It's all really freaking hard but one day you are able to sleep in increments of more than an hour, live in moments of more than 10 minutes at a time, and eat hot food and drink hot beverages without being interrupted. There will be a day where you're not touched out.

You've got this. You may not feel like it but you've got this. You're not alone.

And in case no one has told you, invasive thoughts are common. If you get them, you can go "hello thought, fuck you" or think the opposite of the thought. Or notice things around your room using all of your senses.

One thing that helped me get through the first two years is Pokémon Go on my phone for making sure I get outside. (I'm sure this is probably harder with twins)

Hugs and love to you. You'll get through this.

Edit: c&p from my comment below:
Sure! First of all, I got these books:

  • Little Monkey Calms Down https://www.amazon.com/Little-Monkey-Calms-Hello-Genius/dp/1479522864

  • Calm Down Time https://www.amazon.com/Calm-Down-Toddler-Tools-Elizabeth-Verdick/dp/1575423162/

  • Bye Bye Time https://www.amazon.com/Bye-Bye-Toddler-Tools-Elizabeth-Verdick/dp/1575422999/



    Daniel Tiger, the show, is on Prime Video, but there's DT apps for iOS and android. I highly recommend the Daniel Tiger Parents app as it has all the songs/episode clips. We embraced the ipad long ago so she can use it independently and will go to that app and play the songs.

    I tried to memorize the DT songs for different emotions like mad, frustrated, and sad. Then when she's feeling a certain way, I would ask her how she feels, then say "Are you feeling mad/sad/frustrated/etc?" then sing the song, and say something like "let's reset", "how many blows do you think you would need to blow out...4 candles?" and held up 4 fingers. If she's feeling uncooperative, I'll go "can you help me blow out the candles?" and then we count as we blow them out. Or I'll ask her to help a stuffed animal.



    We also talk about choices a lot, good and bad choices. When she's making a bad choice, I tell her that she's making a bad choice and needs to reset herself and make good choices. "Kicking me is a bad choice. It hurts me. I cannot allow you to kick me or kick people. Are we allowed to kick others? Let's reset and take big breaths"

    I ask her a lot of open-ended questions, how are you feeling, what kind of choice are you making/was that, what was the bad choice, what can you do to make good choices next time? What can you do to reset?

    This morning, what she was doing was bringing me magnetic blocks, saying I needed to make a ladder or a house for a giraffe. Then it broke as she grabbed it. "I'm mad! Roar! I do breathing exercises." then she blew out several times, got off the couch, said something about how the blocks broke and she could make something else (I've reiterated to her that "The best thing about blocks breaking apart is that you get to make something new") and said she felt better and happy.



    Hope this helps! Sometimes it helps to have something physical for them to do when regulating. Or like, having them notice something around the room using their five senses. Oh! And you could have them hold their bellies and breathe in and out and notice how big their bellies get (I talk to her about how lungs work)

u/sarcazm · 23 pointsr/Parenting

My son doesn't display everything you've described, but some of it is similar. Kids would yell all the time "Hi, John!" and he wouldn't say anything back. This started when he was fairly young (4-5 years old). I would always whisper to him, "Say 'hi'." Because I knew how it looked. I knew he was just shy or unsure about how to react, but it looked like he was being rude. So, I sat him down and was very specific. "When kids say hi to you, you say hi back. It's friendly and you can make more friends that way and keep the friends you already have. When they say hi to you, it means they like you."

I don't try to be vague: "Treat others how you want to be treated." That can mean a million different things to a 5-7 year old.

I tell him to play with his friends when he's with his friends (birthdays, at the park, at school, soccer, etc.). It shows that he appreciates them being there with him.

He's 8 years old now and is doing much better. He says "hello" and "goodbye" to anyone who says it to him. He loves going to school and never complains about "not having friends."

I recommend this book:

How to Make & Keep Friends: Tips for Kids to Overcome 50 Common Social Challenges

It's very specific and simple enough for young kids. It lists out actions kids can take to make friends.

Examples:

  • Remind yourself before your arrive somewhere that you will properly greet the people you see.

  • When you enter a place or a room, enter quietly without flinging or banging doors or running in a wild manner.

  • Move in and away from the door so that other people can enter if needed.

  • Stop and look directly at the person or people you are greeting.

  • If looking at the person is difficult for you, make sure your shoulders are turned fully toward the person.

  • Say hello to the person or people.

  • If someone say, "Hello, how are you today?" you should answer "I'm fine, thanks, and how are you?"

  • Observe any other people that might already be in the room and notice what they are doing and how they are acting - try to do the same.

  • Ask permission before touching or using anything.

  • If a parent or another adult is dropping you off, make sure that you look at them and say "Goodbye" or "See you in a while."

    These actions are secondary nature to you and me and other adults, but not to a lot of young children. And no, you don't have to be autistic to miss these cues. Some kids are just in their own little world when they're young.
u/internethaha · 20 pointsr/breakingmom

There's a great book series about helping kids deal with things like anxiety or OCD or temper. When my daughter gets anxious about things being done in a specific way we call em worry bugs. The book helps kids be able to identify such moments and be able to get through them better. It's def a big help bc before I would just be frustrated and think it was a discipline issue but it's deeper than that.

Here's one of them!

u/wanderer333 · 17 pointsr/Parenting

I'd go with a casual, affirming response like "Yep, that lady uses a wheelchair to help her get around. Some people use a wheelchair because their legs have trouble walking." or "Yeah, that man has a different skin color than you do. Isn't it neat that skin comes in so many lovely colors?"

You can also try to make sure your daughter is exposed to a diverse cast of characters in books, TV shows, etc so interactions with "different" people in real life won't be as surprising. For a 3yo, Todd Parr's It's Okay to be Different would be a great place to start! Also check out this book list from the School Library Journal.

EDIT: Just came across a super relevant new book - Who We Are: All About Being the Same and Being Different

u/carolina_snowglobe · 15 pointsr/TrollXMoms

Get down on their level, and speak calmly and evenly. “Hands are not for hitting. Hitting hurts.” grab their hands if they keep doing it. “I can see that you’re angry and frustrated. It’s ok to feel that way, but it’s not okay to hurt others, your belongings, or yourself. I won’t let you do that.”

I HIGHLY recommend this children’s book. It even has a quick cheat sheet at the end for parents and caregivers. https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Are-Hitting-Best-Behavior/dp/1575423081

u/NoblePerplexity · 15 pointsr/worldnews

I think it was supposed to be a "witty" reference? Still bad though.
http://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Terrible-Horrible-Good-Very/dp/0689711735

u/Dragon-Elexus · 13 pointsr/stevenuniverse

You're right! The Answer is very Disney. In a recent convention panel, Rebecca Sugar was asked about diversity- in general, but also in regards to queer representation. She explained about how important it was that children learn about different kinds of romance existing, because it'll be too late to tell them when they're adults. She explained about how when she was a child, she always loved the beautiful Disney romances, but she "never felt like that was me".

... so she made her own queer Disney romance.

There's even a picture book adaptation coming out in September!

u/MoonShadeOsu · 9 pointsr/atheism

I can also really recommend this book and the show Steven Universe in general for your kids then. The creators really do a lot to portray a world where everyone feels accepted for who they are.

u/LowPiasa · 7 pointsr/atheistparents
u/PrineSwine · 7 pointsr/pics

That pic also figures prominently in a fine Christmas book. The bike is real and can be found a ferry ride away from Seattle...

u/deadfermata · 7 pointsr/gifs

Chill the fuck out.

You are equally guilty of this. Your post was previously posted here 10 days ago by another user and it was posted here again even before that.

It is hard to 'discover' content which we have never seen or know about. I never understood what drives people to feel the need to rage against people who repost a piece of content which others might not have seen before. If you have seen it, skip over it. Odds are anything you see on Reddit is a repost from some point in time, the only difference is that you don't realize it because it is 'new' to you.

Let me know if you would like me to get you a copy of this book

u/WaterLady28 · 6 pointsr/stevenuniverse

Some gift ideas:

Lunchbox for when she starts school?

There's also a backpack

"The Answer" storybook

Lion plushie There's also plushies of the rest of the gems if you scroll down on that page.

Here's a Cookie Cat hairbow. Hot Topic also sells these if you don't want to buy on Amazon. I've also seen a pretty Rose Quartz bow in the stores as well, but I don't see that online anywhere.

On Hot Topic now, here's a cool woven blanket, she could put it on her bed.

And here's an Amethyst necklace. I've seen a Pearl one in the stores too, but I can't find it online.

Hope this helps. :)

u/saoirse77 · 5 pointsr/tall

The only book I can think of is called Don't Cry, Big Bird BUT I would ask you to preview it to see if you think it's acceptable because I don't remember all the details and I don't want to be held responsible for traumatizing your cousin!
From what I can remember, it's a picture book where Big Bird is very sad because he's too tall to join in games (jump ropes are too short, etc.). He's all sad about it, but then Mr. Snuffleupagus, who is also really big, says that he likes Big Bird's size. He helps Big Bird modify games (tying two jump ropes together) and eventually Big Bird likes his size and finds it useful-- he rescues his friend's kite from a tree when no one else can.
The reasons I can remember for not recommending this book wholeheartedly-- I believe they use the word "big" instead of "tall." It seems like a little thing, but for a girl who is already feeling self-conscious, it might not be the best choice of words. (And yes, no one should be ashamed of their body, regardless-- but I know that personally, when I was called "big" as an underweight but tall preteen, it stung.)

Another resource-- not specifically for tall girls, but adhering to the theme of loving yourself for who you are-- I found this list of "Positive Princess" books really helpful when I started nannying for a very appearances-centered kindergartener. She loves princess books, but a lot of them weren't sending a very positive message. These princess books focus more on having a healthy view of yourself rather than idolizing some airbrushed "Princess" character. I haven't read all of these, but Jane Yolen's and Heidi Stemple's Not All Princesses Dress in Pink is phenomenal.

More awesome picture books celebrating differences and diversity (Amazon has most of these for less than $3 used, and they're mostly popular enough that I would think your library would have them):
It's Okay to be Different
What I Like About Me
I Like Myself!

To take a different approach-- I know this sounds shallow, but when I was still growing and way more self-conscious about my height, I LOVED the fact that Nicole Kidman was (well, is) 5'11" (I was obsessed with Moulin Rouge). I ordinarily do not care about celebrity...stuff, but I thought it was so awesome that she was the same height as I was! Depending on what your cousin's interested in, consider showing her some pictures of tall girls to boost her confidence. For example, if she's familiar with the President's family, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama are all quite tall (Michelle and Malia are both 5'11", and Malia's only 14!) The Obama girls are gorgeous and stylin, and I know I would have loved to see photos of tall younger girls when I was a kid (as opposed to tall women). Hell yeah, tall first family!
5 is too young for The Hunger Games, but Jennifer Lawrence is 5'9 and taller than her costar. She also seems to have a fairly positive view of health/body image as well.
There are a lot of tall women in the media-- Queen Latifah and Tyra Banks are 5'10, Taylor Swift (if she's into her music) and Karen Gillan (I love Doctor Who too much to not include her) are 5'11... and that's just a start! Look at Olympic athletes (Missy Franklin is only 18, 6'1, and a 4-time gold medalist) for other tall role models!

But at the end of the day, more than any books or media, you are the one who will have the most positive impact on your cousin! Make sure to talk about your own height in a positive manner, don't set a bad example by saying anything negative about your own body (or anyone else's), and be sure to mention how much you like being tall when you're around your cousin. I outgrew my mom, sister, aunts, uncles, and all my male and female cousins as a kid-- I would have loved to have a role model like you! Your own personal relationship with your cousin will be by far the most powerful and long-lasting influence on her self image.

u/foodforworms1616 · 5 pointsr/stevenuniverse

Amazon links: UK / US

u/NotEnoughSprinkles · 5 pointsr/breakingmom

At 15 months old, I don't if there's much you can do. My daughter is 6 and I have blocked don't remember this phase well. I'm sure I was more of a "Knock it off and just eat" unsympathetic kind of mom. I've actually become more patient as she's become older.

Repeating yourself constantly might help because then she'll learn words she needs to communicate. At fifteen months, she probably doesn't have a strong enough vocabulary. Again, I might not be remembering this age well.

Nowadays I tell my daughter things like "I know you're frustrated but is this something that you need to pitch a fit for? Or should just ask nicely for X?"

Edit: I saw the other comment and it reminded me of two books we own that may help. Peaceful Piggies and Have You Filled a Bucket show kids how to express emotions and how their emotions and actions affect others.

u/Add4164 · 5 pointsr/books
u/Wheels_on_the_butts · 4 pointsr/Parenting

Respect and Take Care of Things (Learning to Get Along®) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1575421607/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BaApxbF3W4WTG

Cool Down and Work Through Anger (Learning to Get Along®) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1575423464/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5aApxbHM4MHVB

Talk and Work It Out (Learning to Get Along®) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1575421763/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KbApxbPNANEQV

Check the whole series out, it is awesome

u/hotdogger13 · 4 pointsr/Parenting

This was happening to me recently. My now almost 2.5 yo was hitting me and his older sister. We were the only ones he would hit. I tried ignoring it, I tried not reacting, I tried reacting w/a stern tone of voice, I tried punishment, I tried walking away. None of it changed the fact that when he got frustrated he would hit me or his sister. He didn't hit his father or the sitter. I thought it might have something to do with the fact that he is a bit delayed in expressive speech but he wasn't hitting when we didn't understand him. He was hitting when he didn't get what he wanted.

I finally went looking for a book and found a kid's book: "Hands are not for hitting." I got the soft cover which has more info in it than the boardbook/hard cover for the child to understand (https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Are-Hitting-Best-Behavior/dp/1575423081/). It shows positive things that hands should be used for instead of hitting. Shockingly, it seemed to help and there was a quick reduction in the hitting to zero hitting over a few days. I'm still surprised by how it changed.

As for where this behavior comes from - I tend to agree it comes from within. My son isn't in daycare, doesn't have older kids or other kids hitting him, he's not watching shows where the characters hit each other, I don't have any reason to believe that anyone is telling him to hit me and his sister, so, it was his own frustration coming out in that action.

You're not alone and it sucks to be the one taking the brunt. Try all the suggestions, give them a chance to work, and you'll find the one that works for your son.

u/megas88 · 4 pointsr/PrincessesOfPower

As a member of the mildly irritated straight white boy brigade I share your feelings. The angry white boy brigade totally stole our name and is using it for evil and we want it back so ima keep almost poking them till they get so mildly irritated that they relinquish their title. Brilliant!

Anyway, I'm a straight dude and I can't get enough of shows like this and Steven. Every time I hear stronger than you or something entirely new it makes me cry. I had a couple moments in she ra that made me feel that way but I'm not attached to these characters quite just yet. By the end of it I started to, so come season 2 I expect to have a stronger connection to the best friend squad (eventually featuring grumpy catra weather she likes it or not ^ ^)

I do have some critism for the show but it's the same I had with voltron. That's why I know it'll get better. They wanted to do a lot in season 1 and it's just too much to absorb so we'll get more as we have time to expand. For that I cannot wait. I want a whole flashback episode of the mighty captain Seahawk just setting his boats on fire haha.

Speaking of Seahawk, him and Bow have excellent chemistry and I'll be damned if they don't end up together. They're just so damn cute ^ ^. Perfumia and Bow were nice but I could totally just see them as just friends while mermista joins in and lays out straight edged gossip on Seahawk. All the while he's trying to eavesdrop and failing spectacularly lol.

After that I wanna see scorpia and entrapta become best buddies. Scorpia can document all their wonderful adventures in stunning 32 Crayola colors! Then in the next season we can get an even bigger box! Think of all the magnetic art waiting to be created by those beautiful claws! Seriously, I need this to happen!

Before I forget, perfumia! Oh my god the second I heard honey leomon's voice I was excited and then when she showed her power I just got even more excited cause I knew she'd be kicking ass like a hippie poison ivy and I was right!

All in all I can't wait for more. I'm glad you shared your thoughts because I'm always happy reading comments like yours cause it gives me actual feedback from viewers who are gay and I don't know I just like hearing how shows helps or affects them positively. It gives me hope and makes me feel good that there is finally a space in the world I've loved for so long embracing such a wonderful side of humanity. Like you I wish there was more shows that had representation in them like she ra and Steven. Hopefully as we progress further and further we can. Hell, I never thought nickelodeon of all places would be so bold and not only present a gay couple on a main show like the loud house but proudly continue showing how great parents they are.

Lastly, I know you mentioned Steven universe and I thought you'd like a couple lesser known finds I think fans should know about:


If i am ever lucky enough to have kids in my lifetime. This is their bedtime story.

The Answer (Steven Universe) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399541705/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tqC-BbB2YQ1DM

And of course. No introduction needed for this comic con gathering ^ ^

https://youtu.be/tPwdHxNhqEQ

Hope you enjoy and have a lovely day ^ ^

u/ItsGotHeart · 4 pointsr/stevenuniverse

It was a bit under $50 with tax and free shipping from Amazon. Here are the titles:

The Answer

Guide to the Crystal Gems

Too Cool for School

Steven Universe Vol. 1

Steven Universe Vol. 2

u/IvorTheEngine · 3 pointsr/funny

You'd enjoy this book

Or do an image search for 'how are you peeling'

u/wharpua · 3 pointsr/stevenuniverse

Just last night my 4.5yo daughter asked me to read her the copy of The Answer Something else to keep in mind.

u/snarkoholic · 3 pointsr/hillaryclinton

Another new book release that might interest some people here: a picture book called "The Answer", based on an episode of Steven Universe that told the backstory of how their main queer couple met and fell in love during a rebellion. The art is gorgeous, and so is the story it was based on, which you can definitely read without knowing much or anything about the cartoon. I'm excited to donate it to my local library for the kids. There are hardly any queer books for beginner readers, and the few I've seen are pretty low quality and/or focused more on neutral mommies and daddies.

u/miaw4rill · 3 pointsr/weddingplanning
u/Bee_Hummingbird · 3 pointsr/breakingmom

https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Are-Hitting-Best-Behavior/dp/1575423081

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We read that book a lot. And used the phrase "hands are not for hitting," every time we disciplined her (then we redirect to some other activity). It sunk in eventually!

u/aderack · 3 pointsr/stevenuniverse

[Oh, sure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea_2RdQqshE
).

Point being, intimacy of any sort is a difficult thing. You need to be in a certain place, psychologically and emotionally. Fusion is the show's metaphor for all manner of intimacy, very obviously holy-cow-how-can-you-possibly-deny-it including but not exclusive to sex. Ergo, fusion works more or less like the things that it serves as a metaphor to explore.

In Rebecca sugar's all-about-sex picture book, Fusion for Beginners and Experts, we have this sequence, equating Peridot with asexuality. So that's a thing also to keep in mind, in terms of the character's concept. Aces aren't unable to have sex, and it's not like they don't experience arousal; they just don't experience sexual attraction, and... it's just not a major motivating force in their lives. It's complicated, and one needs to be, yes, ready.

Oh, sure, fusion isn't just about sex. It's not as reductive as that. But sex is a big part of the discussion.

u/so_obviously_a_Zoe · 3 pointsr/RandomActsofMakeup

Ohai Blitzen! My family gets new Christmas jammies every year :) We're not allowed to wear them until Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas morning, before we go downstairs to the tree, we all sit on my parents' bed and my dad reads Red Ranger Came Calling.

u/doodlebug25 · 3 pointsr/beyondthebump

No clue about the poop issue (maybe call your ped and ask about this?) but have you tried any of the Best Behavior books for the other behavioral stuff? https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Are-Hitting-Best-Behavior/dp/1575423081 I'm so sorry you're going through this... but do remember: this too shall pass.

u/Niflhe · 3 pointsr/AskReddit

How young are we talking here? Around first or second grade, I loved "There Are Rocks in My Socks!" Said the Ox to the Fox or possibly Gregory, the Terrible Eater or maybe even Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Later on, probably around fifth or sixth grade, I absolutely loved Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.

I read a ton of other books as a kid, but those really stand out to me.

u/J0NNYquid · 3 pointsr/atheistparents

EDIT: Had some time to A. Wake up, and B. Get my shit organized.

So my first recommendation is to read these 3 books.

http://www.amazon.com/Relax-Its-Just-God-Religious/dp/1941932002/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452781395&sr=8-1&keywords=relax+it%27s+just+god

http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Beyond-Belief-Raising-Religion/dp/0814474268/ref=pd_sim_14_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41mSJWJjhCL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR104%2C160_&refRID=136KZ8YRX0P0CY93EJGA

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Reality-Dawkins-Richard-Hardcover/dp/B011SKFWNK/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1452781427&sr=1-2

These are all geared more towards the parents, but it sounds like that will be just as beneficial to you. I've worried about the same exact stuff you're worried about ever since my wife told me she was pregnant. These books have been a fantastic resource. The first 2 help you prepare for the inevitable questions (which it sounds like you're already getting) children ask in regards to our origins. There's nothing I can say here that will really improve upon what's contained in these books, so my #1 suggestion is to just pick them up and read them. "Relax, It's Just God" Is a quick read, so I'd probably start there.

I'll just say, for anyone that hasn't read them, or doesn't intend to, the most important thing I took from these books is this:

Please don't shield your children from religion. It's played an incredibly important role in the founding of civilization, and it continues to be a dominant force in society (particularly if you're in the US). By shielding your children from all things religion, they will have no defense against it when they are inevitably confronted with it. To a child, the easy answers and flimsy logic of religious dogma can seem persuasive. By refusing to talk about it, or not engaging them honestly in discussions about it, you're essentially sending them out into the world unarmed.

Now, once you've sort of amassed this collection of tips and strategies for talking about it with them, you need to build an understanding of the concepts that ACTUALLY govern our world. There's a lot of great resources out there nowadays that introduce complex things in a very approachable way. If your children are on the younger side, I'd recommend these books:

http://www.amazon.com/I-Wonder-Annaka-Harris/dp/1940051045/ref=pd_sim_sbs_14_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=51Xa9vh-4mL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=13A7B660SHNYNWGNRS9J

http://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=12ZKCH4ZP41R11J3AQC3

http://www.amazon.com/Older-than-The-Stars-Karen/dp/1570917884/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NTGW8B5FNWYGW2MDDGP

I buy these 3 for every single one of our friends that has a child (provided I'm cognizant of their beliefs, wouldn't want to step on any toes)

I think one of the things religion has going for itself, that science and reason kind of lag behind in, is instilling a sense of wonder in people. It's easy for adults to marvel at things like quasars, black holes, the process of DNA replication, etc., etc., but it's a bit harder to instill that sense of wonder in kids without getting into some really dry science. That's why religion (in my opinion) is still so successful, it offers easy answers to really difficult questions, and doesn't really require you to think too hard on it. "I'm scared of dying" is easily answered by "Well don't worry, God loves you and will bring you to heaven with him."

There's also some great videos on youtube I'd recommend (though they vary a bit in regards to age appropriateness):

https://www.youtube.com/user/sciencestatedclearly (evolution)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rHUDWjR5gg&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPAJr1ysd5yGIyiSFuh0mIL (Astronomy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X56fBK1JlY&list=PLsmqeqKj7M-rZe1C9PUon8V-VQ1tZj5NF (evolution)


Kids, even very young kids, are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Knowledge of the way the world actually works is the best insulator against religious dogma, so give them as much as they can handle. When that kid at school tells them God created everything, instill values in your child that will lead them to ask "why" instead of just accepting that at face value. And if your child comes home and says, "Jimmy said god created the world" you can respond with, "Well yes, that's what Christianity says, do you know what Islam says? Hinduism? What about the Greek Myths, those are pretty cool huh? Most civilizations have a story about how everything got started, but none of them really agree with one another, and we've never been able to prove it. Scientifically we have a pretty good idea, but there's a few things we don't know yet, and that's perfectly fine. It's ok to say 'I don't know' when it comes to big complicated stuff like this. Let's see if we can't find out more! (insert books/videos/research here)"

My son is barely a month old, so I'm a ways off from a lot of these conversations, but I'm doing my best to prepare myself. I hope to teach him how to tell whether a source is reliable or not, how to be skeptical (particularly of those in power) and how to think critically, and not stop digging just because the answer he arrives at makes him feel better. Luckily, there's a plethora of information out there nowadays from secular sources that is geared towards people like you and me and our non-religious offspring.


EDIT: The other book I will recommend that's not a parenting book and isn't geared towards kids is "Your inner fish". There is a series of youtube videos based of the book if you prefer that. Basically, it makes evolution really cool, and in a way that (in my opinion) you can tell your children about easily. Things like why our skin is the way it is, why we look the way we do, etc. All stuff kids will probably ask.

u/mykepwnage · 3 pointsr/INTP

How do you pass the time? What do you do with your weekends?

Games and sex. Watch a TV show/movie with SO or kids every now and then too.

How do you balance family, friends, and personal time?

When I was 21, I cut ties to most of my family and friends. I realized I didn't really get anything back from them. They took from me, and I got nothing in return. It was draining and not worth my time. I first struggled with the guilt these thoughts made me feel, like I was a terrible brother/cousin/nephew/friend, but I eventually realized it was foolish to keep relationships that didn't improve my life. Life is too short. Do I miss them from time to time? Sure, briefly.

Now if your friends/family don't make you feel like that, that's cool. You used the term "balance" though, which to me implies you think there must be some sort of "optimal"... balance (lol). If there is, it's different for everybody, and to find your balance, I'd say you just need to be more honest with yourself, then you'll know what your balance is, then you can just enforce it.

As a fellow INTP, I'd suspect you often wish you could have more personal time, and that your friends/family take up more time than you want to give. Either they don't understand you, or they don't care. It's probably the former. Maybe sit down and explain kindly how you need more space, and it's not personal. Basically, do what you want, and do not let things like guilt or social norms decide for you.

How do you explain your goals to people without having a complete idea of what you want to have accomplished?

I got a book for my kids, and was pleasantly surprised by the core message.

In current society we're often discouraged from appearing "dumb", but really, there's nothing wrong with saying "I don't know". It's worthy of celebration in fact! It's really the first step. If you can't explain your goals, don't. There is no shame in saying you can't. So what if some parents/grandparents already had whole families and careers by the time they were your age? Even if you have cousins your age who have "done more", it's not fair to compare.

You sound like you have a pretty nice life. It's good to think about the future, but like Qui-Gon clarified "Be mindful of the future, but not at the expense of the moment."

u/butterflyashes · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Oh jeez, I have like 50 in my lists... Hmm... Let's go with this one!

Thanks for the cute contest!

Edit: or this one! instead.Really, any one in my lists would be wonderful. :)

u/trophywife26point2 · 3 pointsr/exmormon

My situation is very different, DH and I are both out. I do however worry a lot about Utah culture influencing my kids and my kids wanting to please beloved TBM grandma. One thing I do is read them children's books about different beliefs/science. Here are a few I ordered recently. My heart goes out to you. Keep doing your thing, being a loving father and talking to them openly.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1940051045/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0152017720/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0756672287/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (for older kids)

u/andersce · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I devoured the Magic Treehouse series when I was younger. I thought it was so great that they went to all these cool places (and they were very easy to read chapter books, so I flew through them!) :)

Edit: I ran a Reading Buddies program at the local library and a couple of our younger readers really liked them because the writing style is simple, but interesting. There are new words, but nothing terribly difficult and since the main characters are the same throughout, it's easy to follow :)


In terms of other books, I thought all of these were great:

  1. Dr Seuss
  2. Shel Silverstein
  3. Alexander
  4. Amelia Bedelia
  5. Frog and Toad
  6. Henry and Mudge
  7. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

    Those were all pretty popular with my kids (and with me)! :)
u/elpriceisright · 2 pointsr/pics

This is the Buck Tweed Two-Speed Crime Stopper Star Hopper! Inspiration for a crazy uncanny creepy cool Christmas children's book.

u/hurricanelady · 2 pointsr/tall

It's OK to Be Different is one of my favorites:
http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0316043478

Not specific to being tall, but a goofy book about being different. For a younger audience than her, but still lots of fun :)

u/somethingthathurts · 2 pointsr/reddit.com

actually this tells the true story of that bike: http://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Came-Calling-Berkeley-Breathed/dp/0316102490

u/Tendaena · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

those meddling kids For my son For me Thanks for the contest.

u/Awkward-Octopus · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Ohoho. I have some real books on my books & movies wishlist!

The Answer is my most wanted, but literally any of them would absolutely make my day (and I think I have at least one that has a "used" price off less than a dollar, so hey lol)

u/itshissong1 · 2 pointsr/TwoXChromosomes

Yeah, I second the book idea. Not totally unique but I think three to five books for kids that you loved when you were a child or that your child loves are great. That's what I always go with and that's what we used to do when I would go shopping with my mom. My faves that aren't super obvious (i.e. not "Good Night Moon") are Jamberry, Jesse Bear What Will You Wear (that's my name, so, I loved it, obviously), Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (huge hit for me and later for my sis, which would make sense if you know the plot), Snow Day, and Happy Birthday Moon.

If you want to go absolute classics, these are some of my faves: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, In the Night Kitchen, The Giving Tree, and Harold and the Purple Crayon (Probably my favorite children's book of all time).

Hope that helps!

Edit: formatting

u/oney_and_a_twoy · 2 pointsr/vegan
u/itsrattlesnake · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

This is a little picture book that I got my wife the first or second year we were dating. It's cute and cheap and says a lot, in my opinion.

u/louisetribble · 2 pointsr/Mindfulness
u/babecafe · 2 pointsr/mildlyinteresting

Bicycles also eat trees. If you want a bicycle for Christmas, ask for it very carefully.

https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Came-Calling-Berkeley-Breathed/dp/0316102490

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bicycle-tree/

u/HappyTodayIndeed · 2 pointsr/raisedbyborderlines

You’re not weird. Those are BAD messages.

Do you have little kids? There’s a great book called “How Are You Peeling?” It’s photos of anthropomorphized vegetables displaying various feelings. It’s hilarious and educational. And validating. My girls used to ask for it often.
https://www.amazon.com/How-Are-Peeling-Scholastic-Bookshelf/dp/0439598419

u/sidben · 2 pointsr/tipofmytongue

I did some search, did not find any definitive answer yet.
The ones that looks like your book are these two, I would bet on the first:

u/tryingfabthrowaway · 2 pointsr/Parenting

A favorite of mine is In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek. One thing I love about it is that it doesn't just give pictures of what that might look like, but it also gives physical cues that someone might associate with each emotion. It's also illustrated in a really cute way.

u/risorius12 · 2 pointsr/beyondthebump

Our daughter was around that age last year and we got her a teething toy and Indestructibles books which are good for both reading and chewing!

u/paullyjunge · 2 pointsr/pics

just bought this for my niece for christmas

u/germfreequatchi · 2 pointsr/funny
u/mrslightbulb · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

(Alexander and Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day)[http://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Terrible-Horrible-Good-Very/dp/1416985956/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=113CFV1IK4NDM&coliid=I37AL6ZJOXL98M]

It's about a boy whose day goes from bad to worse to absolutely horrible in a way that just wants to make you laugh, but then you feel bad for laughing because his day was just SO bad!

reading is awesome

u/Aitikulta · 1 pointr/atheistparents

I have kids ranging from 3-7 and I really like the book the magic of everything and Have You Filled Your Bucket Today. The one teaches how amazing out world is on its on without the need for mythical gods, that science is fascinating and the other book teaches about being kind and generous for the sake of making yourself and other feel good not because a God requires is.

https://www.amazon.ca/Filled-Bucket-Today-Guide-Happiness/dp/0978507517

u/100percentpureOJ · 1 pointr/politics
u/redvelvethater · 1 pointr/beyondthebump
u/GrandLax · 1 pointr/DotA2

Read this book it will make you feel better

u/Cooldudenolan · 1 pointr/stevenuniverse
u/WinterAyars · 1 pointr/stevenuniverse

>The Answer

We're going deep, this time! I said i thought Abrams and Mitroff were a good pair, and this is the episode that made me believe that. I wasn't a huge fan of Abrams episodes early on, but it's the best episode Abrams has been involved with. Maybe Mitroff, too. I wonder how you'll rate it :)

>Also, where do they keep getting these trucks from?

Asking the real questions.

>Wow, this is very pretty. Don’t think I don’t see those red and blue tints!

It really is, and yes there's a bit of a theme to this flashback.

>“Assigned to her were three Rubies.” Aaaaaaagh! Oh my god, they’re adorable!

Just last episode we had confirmation that there could be multiples of gems, now we have three Rubies on screen at the same time.

>“Sapphire had been called to Earth by Blue Diamond.” Okay, so a ton of stuff right here. First off, this is definitely confirmation of the Diamond names. Blue, Yellow, and White. Second off, She’s absolutely huge! She’s easily twice the size of her guards outside. Third off, is that a Pearl?

First diamond we see on screen!

There was a theory--i was a big fan of it--that Rose was Pink Diamond (or that "Rose Quartz" was one of the four leaders of homeworld, along with Yellow Diamond) and Lapis was Blue Diamond (again, or "Lapis Lazuli" was the blue leader). Theory status: Shattered.

(Speaking of Lapis, i'm sure everyone is going to fucking point it out but Lapis is my waifu so i'm going to as well: Lapis is there! She was in Blue Diamond's court! Probably! Or someone almost exactly like her, at least.)

>Yeah, this is totally a Pearl. ‘Stand around and look pretty’, huh?

A Pearl in her natural habitat, more or less.

>Huh. They look pretty similar, all things considered. I like how strong the coloration is for them, though. They’re very vibrant. This whole episode feels different. I guess it’s because this is all in Steven’s imagination.

Not just similar! Rose looks identical, as if she's in the same form as 6000 years later, after the war.

>Oh, man, her dress looks all spacy n’at.

People have suspected those gems she beats are Jaspers, and while there's some similarity i feel like they're probably some other quartz type. Our Jasper seemed too independent to be a bodyguard, more of a general/warlord type? She had opinions about Rose's tactics, and ones that might be uncommon in Homeworld at that, and she's too thoughtful of a character. While she could have changed over time--it's entirely in keeping with the other gems--it seems... i don't know, like it would have gotten her ostracized.

That said, a lot of people think the gems Pearl beats are Jaspers and there's sure some visual similarity--diamond-shaped gems, for example. Pearl totally wrecked them like they were nothing, though... Do you think if Pearl and our Jasper fought, pearl would win? Did her strength fade after the war? (Not using it regularly and all.) Is she just depressed now that Rose is gone? Is our Jasper somehow special, more powerful than usual ones? I have lots of questions and not a lot of answers on this one. We're coming up on the end of released episodes :)

>So, when gems of the same type fuse, they just become a bigger version of their original forms?

That does seem to be what happens! Still, not enough to stop Rose Quartz. Of note: neither Rose nor Pearl summoned gem weapons here.

>First off, wow. That’s gorgeous. Second off, it’s quite interesting to me that their first fusion would be an accidental one.

"Cotton candy Garnet".

Also, it almost had to be accidental, right? Since you've gone through the episode, you've seen how Rose--and Pearl--reacts toward the fusion. (I'll get into that more when we get there.) Despite being rebels, it's not like they abandoned all of their socialization. (Speaking of: why do gems have socialization anyway? They're manufactured, right?)

>“They had never seen fusion of two different types of gems before.” Ooooh, I see now. Either they didn’t know it was possible, which seems unlikely, considering how easily this happened, or homeworld keeps people intentionally unaware so that there’s no transference of ideas.

Right, or that. That could also be the reason :)

>“She was...frozen.”

Steven Universe still doesn't take itself too seriously to make the obvious joke.

>Seriously, though, can we just have this Garnet forever?

I have to admit, i'm a fan. It must be painful to draw, though.

>A song?! A Ruby and Sapphire song?!

Here we go :)

>Sapphire’s finally getting to see the Earth.

Yep!

>Also, can I just point out how this is totally blatantly an allegory for a couple’s first time having sex? “Did you say I was different?” “And you hadn’t before?” Hell, they’re even in the ‘laying in bed afterwards’ pose right here. This is rad as hell.

It really is.

>Wow… I feel like I’m watching a Disney film here.

I'm sure everyone has pointed it out, but this episode was strongly inspired by Disney.

Actually speaking of things about this episode: it's getting turned into a book!

>So this is their first intentional fusion, now. It really feels like they’re exploring their own sexuality here, which is totally radical.

Yep.

>Wait a second, now Pearl has pink hair! And I think she might be wearing a different dress. She must have been poofed while Ruby and Sapphire were exploring the Earth.

There's an alternate explanation, here: everything was monochrome, so the blue in her outfit just overwhelmed the pink. There is still reason to believe Pearl was not originally made for Rose, though.

>“I don’t upset you?” “Who cares about how I feel, how you feel is bound to be much more interesting.” I love it. I really do.

I want to unpack this because i think it's a key to understanding Rose better.

Rose didn't say "no", she deflected.

Garnet did upset Rose, but Rose had the presence of mind to not upset this new potential ally. Rather than talk about being uncomfortable, Rose redirected the conversation back to Garnet.

Compare/contrast this with Steven's approach: while Steven is not anywhere near the ancient, experienced gem Rose almost certainly was even then he still has quite a different take on things. Remember, for example, him hugging Centipeetle even though he was getting uncomfortably acid-ed. Rose isn't like that--she was not the high empathy, feels deeply for everything hippie that everyone says she was. That's Steven. (Maybe he got it from Greg?) That's not to say Rose wasn't compassionate or sympathetic to people.

  • Empathy: Feeling how someone feels ("I feel your pain").
  • Sympathy: Feeling for someone ("I'm so sorry to hear that").
  • Compassion: Suffering together with someone ("We're in this together"--albeit, more active than the other two).

    Rose is definitely high in sympathy and compassion--exhibiting care for others--but does not seem to be very high on the sympathy side. Actually, none of the gems seem to be very high on the empathy side. They certainly don't seem to be, for example, high on the sociopathy spectrum... but certainly less empathetic than Steven, and probably less than the other humans.

    What made Rose special wasn't that she had some greater level of empathy, but that she could separate herself from her initial impressions and still treat people well. Rose wasn't the "I love everything" hippie Steven was, but at the same time those stories everyone says aren't really untrue, the legend has merit... just... not in the way people think.

    Let's talk about Pearl, too, because she's also a bit interesting here. She's also, imo, not really comfortable with Garnet. She's following Rose's lead, but she's a bit unsure about the situation. I want to go waaaaaaay back to Alone Together, where i commented (FYI you can now view this link from that comment but not the other link, we're of course getting close to the episode where you can view that one):

    >Oh Pearl... I love that she plays the voice of conformity and social norms and stuff.

    I thought this, then, and still kind of do. Of course, we couldn't have known back then the precise form those social norms took--fusion outside of combat, fusion between two different types of gem (does Connie count?), and so on. Yeah, Pearl got over that somewhat--she was willing to form Rainbow Quartz just as an attempt to fuck with Greg--but i still feel like some of that remains. Both Pearl and Rose had to overcome Homeworld's feelings toward fusion.

    >“Welcome to Earth.” So Garnet got this from Rose? Oh, man, I love this a lot. It gives me more hope for Peridot, too, if Garnet thought that she should say what Rose told her all those years ago.

    Think Peridot is going to get a chance to say this to someone? :)

    >I only just realized that they used the imagery from Sleeping Beauty

    Good eye, that is indeed where it's from.

    >My top ten episodes are

    Ah! Number 3, huh? Big rating!

    >What’s your favorite iteration of any of the gems, outfit-wise?

    I really like Lapis. Yeah it's like "traditional feminine waifu outfit", especially compared to the wild stuff like Garnet here or some other stuff coming up, but it's such a functional outfit in terms of the story it tells (back exposed, no shoes, etc) while being an effortlessly classic outfit. You can really imagine some sort of person hanging around the beach in that outfit.

    That might be just me being biased to Lapis, though.

    Also: holy shit, i managed to just get in under the character limit! I'm not expecting a response to all of this, you can just say "holy fucking words" if you want to :)
u/hazelowl · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I'd like this book for my daughter!

Thank You Easter Bunny

u/sacman · 1 pointr/jobs

I bet you remember this book.

u/worriedsick1984 · 1 pointr/Parenting

I have a very emotional 8 year old daughter. I really, really like the series of books, "What To Do When..." they have one for controlling your temper, http://www.amazon.com/What-When-Your-Temper-Flares/dp/1433801345/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1MSK726BAXX1DBG387N3, one about grumbling. There might be one about sportmanship. I'm not sure. Theres also one about not having to be perfect. Maybe going through a book like that with him will give him some tools.

Parenting is hard! You're doing good a job :)

u/haystackrat · 1 pointr/ainbow

There's definitely some critiquing of Steven Universe's queerness that one could do (for one, there's no outright human queer characters yet), but I would say with confidence that SU is very open about the queer characters it does have.

The censoring you linked to (featuring the same three characters involved in the love triangle in "It's Over") was done by Cartoon Network UK -- in the US the scene is left uncensored.

I think one would have to do some mental gymnastics to take "It's Over" as a "losing my best friend" song. Pearl, the character who's singing, says "You won, and she chose you" directed at the character Greg, who ultimately ended up with the character Rose (the "she" in the song). There can't be a winner unless Pearl and Greg are playing the same game, you know? You could probably argue that the two dads in The Loud House have the same last name because they're brothers, using similar mental gymnastics.

There is another ongoing, completely uncensored, non-subtextual same-sex romance involving two other characters, Ruby and Sapphire. There's an entire episode called "The Answer" that's devoted to how they met and fell in love (and there's a forthcoming children's book of the same name!). I'll gladly link you to more videos and images if you're interested, but since you're not a fan of the show I think that might just bore you. :P


I'll stop here...sorry about the overly extensive response!

u/Lyon14 · 1 pointr/atheistparents

My daughter (5) and son (7) both enjoy this book I Wonder. Also, Older Than The Stars is pretty decent too.

u/Wishyouamerry · 1 pointr/slp

I do an activity using the book It's Okay to be Different. First, we read the book, then the kids make a person out of contruction paper using a math glyph format by answering questions about themselves.

If you live with one parent, you get a square head; if you live with two parents, you get a triangular head; if you live with no parents, you get a round head.

If you have a pet, you get a red shirt; if you do not have a pet, you get a blue shirt.

If you like math best, you get green pants; if you like reading best you get yellow pants.

The number of eyes is the same as the number of children that live in your house.

The pictures turn out really cute, and all my kids from pre-k through 8th love it because it's funny.

If you're interested I can probably email you the pattern I use to make the people tomorrow night. PM me your email address if you'd like it.

u/rememberyikespencils · 1 pointr/TreesSuckingOnThings

This is from that book!

Edit: titled Red Ranger Came Calling

https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Came-Calling-Berkeley-Breathed/dp/0316102490

u/E-werd · 1 pointr/iamverysmart

This reminds me of a book I read for my daughter at bedtime: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. There's a line where he complains about his teacher saying he skipped 16 when he was counting, and he says "who needs 16?"

u/lavinia-maude · 1 pointr/beyondthebump

I absolutely love this book!

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (Growing Hearts) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419713108/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_74fDAbB5GZP63

u/lotuscho · 1 pointr/Mindfulness

Thank you! For US redditors: Mindful Millie (US)

u/DJ1962 · 1 pointr/Advice

Laugh - You have to laugh at yourself at times. It really works for me.

A good book that I recommend is from elementary school is "https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Terrible-Horrible-Good-Very/dp/0689711735/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495310830&sr=8-1&keywords=No+good+very+bad+day"

Really worth reading through a couple of times.

u/toe-not-tow-the-line · 1 pointr/atheism

I Wonder by Annaka Harris.

u/bellalinda · 1 pointr/beyondthebump

She adores these Indestructibles because she can chew on them (6 months old and teething.) we also read this one every night and she loves the soft fuzzy panels inside the book Good Morning, Good Night

u/Appbeza · 1 pointr/stevenuniverse

What happens if you sneak them a Gem* book?

u/solattice · 1 pointr/Parenting

We're having the same kind of trouble with my 4yo. He's very sweet and empathetic most of the time, but if you tell him no or that it's time for him to stop playing and do something else, he often loses it. He gets a really mad red face, balls his fists, and will scream or start yelling horrible and intentionally hurtful things. He's also started hitting/kicking/punching his teachers at preschool, and was asked not to come back until we can get his anger under control.

I know the age is a bit different, but we've had a little success showing him what his face looks like when he's that mad, and asking if that's how he wants other kids to see him. If we catch the anger early enough he's been able to calm down pretty quickly. We've also been reading him books that build on his natural empathy. One in particular is called How Full Is Your Bucket? (http://www.amazon.com/How-Full-Your-Bucket-Kids/dp/0545642957/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1450604975&sr=1-1) He's woken up in the morning after we read that book for a bedtime story and brought it up on his own, which is promising.

I've also ordered a couple of books that have yet to arrive. One is Hands Are Not For Hitting (http://www.amazon.com/Hands-Are-Hitting-Best-Behavior/dp/1575423081/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=). The other is Cool Down and Work Through Anger (http://www.amazon.com/Cool-Through-Anger-Learning-Along/dp/1575423464/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=). These got good reviews, so I hope they'll be helpful to him.

Honestly I don't think the books alone, or any one method, will be effective in the short run. My kid has always had a temper and difficulty controlling himself when he gets upset, and I'm sure that this won't be the only time he struggles with it. He's incredibly bright, and completely understands why his behavior is wrong and how it hurts other people, and he genuinely cares that it does, but while he's that mad he can't think about those things. It's difficult seeing him get this out of control when other kids his age have relatively normal and short-lived outbursts.

Anyway, I feel for you, and I hope some part of this is helpful to you, or anyone else for that matter. Good luck.

u/brat1979 · 1 pointr/AskReddit

Goodnight Moon and It's Okay To Be Different. Anything by Todd Parr, really.

u/Lucosis · 1 pointr/AskReddit

Tell her how you feel, but don't be all "I'm madly in love with you."

Summer before last I'd spent a LOT of time with a girl that I'd hardly known before. It started as hanging out with mutual friends, and eventually turned into going to get coffee and talking for 3-4 hours afterwards. She was in a relationship with someone else at the time, but neither of them were at all invested in it anymore. Her friends were all telling her to break up with her boyfriend, and all of my friends were telling me to break them up.

One day I realized that I was happy spending time with her, and even though I was trying, I just wasn't interested in any other girls. So after that realization I drove ~4 hours to buy a book and wrote a note in the front of it. The note said something along the lines of 'I'm not going to tell you what to do, but whatever you decide to do I'll support you.'

She broke up with her boyfriend the next week. A month after that we had a conversation that consisted of "We are incredible friends, but is it worth it to try and see if there is something more?" 3 weeks from today we're getting married. It was worth it.

If you really care for this person, and you think that she cares for you, tell her you think it's worth the risk and ask her on a date. If it doesn't work out, then you won't have to wonder years from now why you didn't take the chance. If it does work out, then you don't have anything to worry about :)

(Relevant: I'm unemployed and taking time off from school for financial reasons. I know how lost feels, I hope everything sorts itself out soon mate!)

u/hopefaithandlove · 1 pointr/IFParents

We've discovered the Rookie Toddler series at our library. It's a great educational series that our LO loves! https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rookie-Toddler/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_lbr_books_series_browse-bin%3ARookie%20Toddler

We have 2 Peekaboo Sophie books with nice heavy flaps.

Who's Hiding? is also a good lift flap series. We have this one https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Hiding-Garden-Lift-Flap/dp/0764163159

I like the books by Todd Parr too. We have the I Love You book, the Daddy book, and Doggy Kisses. Lots of bright colours and fun to read. I want to get this one next https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Okay-Different-Todd-Parr/dp/0316043478

u/BumblingHypotenuse · 1 pointr/breakingmom

This book has been a family favorite for YEARS since one of my kids found it in the school library. We've worn out at least three hardcover copies at this point - I wonder if your daughter might like it, too. ❤

u/Ask_Seek_Knock · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

My Mouth Is a Volcano! $8.76 & 365 Arts & Crafts $8.63 Both of these are off of Help Me Learn to Teach and Zombie Makeup It's almost Halloween! $8.95 which is on her Holiday List.
Star Trek $18.69 from
Movies list.

More Zombie Makeup $4.88 off of Under $5

u/2Fast2Finkel · 1 pointr/pics

I used to have this book when I was a kid. This tomato would fit right in.

u/njmj · 1 pointr/Parenting

How Are You Peeling?

It's a cute concept and all, but some of those faces/emotions are just weird.

u/bug_eyed_earl · 1 pointr/Parenting

There's a great book called "In My Heart: A Book of Feelings" that we read every night.

https://www.amazon.com/My-Heart-Feelings-Growing-Hearts/dp/1419713108

u/SwivelChairMadness · 1 pointr/Parenting

Glad to help! Julia Cook does a whole series you might like. Check out: My Mouth is a Volcano.

u/PM_ME_HAPPY_MEMORIES · 1 pointr/raisedbynarcissists

Ah crap, I hear so many stories about really bad therapists and it makes me really cross. I'm sorry you've had such terrible experiences. I am in the UK so unfortunately I don't know the first thing about insurance. Maybe you could ask as a general question in RBN? My counsellor did the first session free, I loved her straight away but I always tell people to trust their intuition and never be afraid to move on if it isn't working. I felt like I was constantly making progress with her and could speak my mind without judgement. She listened, gave feedback and helped with strategies but she never judged or forced me to do anything I wasn't comfortable with.

The anger book was one for children, linky here http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1433801345?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

I'm really glad you can get the artist's way from the library, that's great. Hopefully that will give you some ideas about a possible way forward. The only way is up! Please let me know how you get on.

u/Iguesssohuh · 1 pointr/Parenting

We use this book with Kinder kids. When in doubt, find a children's book.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0978507517

u/xanxer · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I'm Dan
http://amzn.com/B007OVCG14
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
I like to read it to my son when he has a rough day. It makes him smile at the end, and that is the most important thing to me.

u/LocalAmazonBot · 0 pointsr/funny

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Link text: this book

u/Plaid_Stallion · 0 pointsr/freefolk