Big Feelings Handling Change for Kids: A Social Emotional Learning Guide to Transitions, New Schools, Moving, and Growing Through Life's Surprises
Paperback
Series: Big Feeling for Kids, Book 17
ISBN13: 9783690835725
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: Aug 23 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
- What change actually is - and why it can feel so big and scary
- How to name the emotions that come with transitions, from excitement to sadness to worry
- Relatable chapters on starting a new school, moving to a new home, welcoming a new sibling, and more
- Why friendships and family situations sometimes shift - and that it's okay to have feelings about it
- Proven, age-appropriate coping strategies children can use immediately when emotions feel too big
- How to look for the good in new situations without dismissing hard feelings
- An empowering message that builds genuine confidence: you can handle this
This guide is an ideal resource for parents, grandparents, school counselors, and teachers supporting children ages 4-8 through any kind of life transition. Whether a family is navigating a move, a divorce, a new baby, or simply the nervousness of a new school year, this book meets children exactly where they are - without shame, without minimizing, and without empty reassurances. It works equally well as a one-on-one read-aloud at home or as a classroom and counseling resource for early elementary grades. Each chapter is designed to spark meaningful conversation between adults and children, making it a practical tool beyond the final page. Give the children in your life more than comfort - give them skills. Add this guide to your cart today and help a child in your life learn that no matter what changes, they are capable, resilient, and never alone.
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