SEL Library

Tripp Elementary School is well equipped with information for parents on a variety of social and emotional issues impacting elementary school children and their families. Below is a sampling of the resources available for “check out”. If you would like more information about other resources or to check out one of the following books, please contact me directly at kjennings@d102.org or (847) 955 – 3623.

Helping Your Angry Child: Worksheets, fun puzzles, and engaging games to help you communicate better

Written by Darlyne Gaynor Nemeth, Ph.D., Kelly Paulk Ray, Ph.D., Maydel Morin Schexnayder, MS

Written by three leading anger researchers, this interactive, self-help workbook for parents offers real-world solutions for helping your child deal with anger and rage. This book will help you learn how to: 1) Teach your child anger-management skills, 2) Relate to others within the family when strong emotions arise, 3) Understand, recognize, label, an deal with anger a child expresses, 4) Listen without reacting to a child’s anger, 5) Always be prepared to be a good parent.

Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me: The Top 25 Friendship Problems and How to Solve Them

Written by Michele, Borba, Ed.D.

Do you wish your kid had more friends or could keep the ones she has? Is teasing, gossiping, bullying, or cyber-bullying a problem? Is he or she often left out or rejected by other kids? Does he just follow the crowd? Are you concerned about his or her friends? Look no further! Based on a survey of five thousand teachers and parents, Nobody Like Me show how to teach your child the 25 most essential friendship-building skills that kids need to find, make, and keep friends, as well as survive that social pressure from peers.

Parents Do Make a Difference: How to Raise Kids with Solid Character, Strong Minds, and Caring Hearts

Written by Michele Borba, Ed.D.

A book that shows you how to teach kids eight indispensable skills that they will need to live confident, happy, and productive lives: self-confidence, self-awareness, communication, problem solving, getting along, goal setting, perseverance, and empathy. Filled with step-by-step advice, practical ideas, and real-life examples, Parents Do Make a Difference puts field-tested tools into the hands of every parent and teacher who wants their children to succeed./>

Go To Your Room!: Consequences That Teach

Written by Shari Steelsmith

Tired of sending your child to his room over and over again, only to find him indulging in the same misbehavior the next day? Shari Steelsmith tells you why many consequences don’t work and how to start selecting ones that will actually change your child’s behavior./>

How to Handle a Hard-to-Handle Kid: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding and Changing Problem Behaviors

Written by C. Drew Edwards, Ph.D.

Some children are simply more challenging than others. If you’re parenting one of these high-maintenance kids, this book is for you. Clinical psychologist and parent C. Drew Edwards gives you the tips, skills, and information you need to identify, address, and correct problem behaviors.

Freeing Our Families from Perfectionism

Written by Thomas S. Greenspon, Ph.D.

Does your child or teen seem highly competitive? Constantly compare himself/herself to others? Have a hard time relaxing and enjoying the moment? Hesitate to take risks for fear of failing? If so, you’re not along. Perfectionism is a problem for many families. The good news is, you can free your family from perfectionism. This accessible, encouraging book is your guide.

Go To Your Room!: Consequences That Teach

Written by Shari Steelsmith

Tired of sending your child to his room over and over again, only to find him indulging in the same misbehavior the next day? Shari Steelsmith tells you why many consequences don’t work and how to start selecting ones that will actually change your child’s behavior.

How to Handle a Hard-to-Handle Kid: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding and Changing Problem Behavior

Written by C. Drew Edwards, Ph.D.

Some children are simply more challenging than others. If you’re parenting one of these high-maintenance kids, this book is for you. Clinical psychologist and parent C. Drew Edwards gives you the tips, skills, and information you need to identify, address, and correct problem behaviors.

How to Take the GRRRR Out of Anger

Written by Elizabeth Verdick & Marjorie Lisovskis

Everyone gets angry sometimes. But if you’re angry a lot, stay angry for a long time, get in trouble for getting angry, or don’t like the way anger makes you act or feel…You can take the GRRRR out of anger. A hot temper isn’t cool. You have the power to overpower your anger. This book tells you how.

Speak Up and Get Along!

Written by Scott Cooper

Scott Cooper is an anti-bullying advocate. He has worked as a youth volunteer, basketball coach, and school board president. This book contains true-to-life stories that show the tools in action, “Ways to Say It” sections that suggest words and phrases you can use, and “Practice Time” activities that make you a pro.

Freeing Our Families from Perfectionism

Written by Thomas S. Greenspon, Ph.D.

Does your child or teen seem highly competitive? Constantly compare himself/herself to others? Have a hard time relaxing and enjoying the moment? Hesitate to take risks for fear of failing? If so, you’re not along. Perfectionism is a problem for many families. The good news is, you can free your family from perfectionism. This accessible, encouraging book is your guide.