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Stories and Ideas for Addressing Anger and Worry

Teachers and parents can use these picture books from Julia Cook and the games and activities in their accompanying guides to help kids control their feelings of anger and worry

Soda Pop HeadSoda Pop Head Activity and Idea BookIn Soda Pop Head, Lester learns how to keep the cap on his fizz before it explodes. The Activity and Idea Book uses everything from bubble wrap, socks, and thermometers to help kids imagine and practice ways to cool down when their fuse starts to burn.

Wilma Jean the Worry MachineWilma Jean the Worry Machine Activity and Idea Book

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine helps children figure out which worries they can control and which ones they can't and what to do about them. Learning how to handle anxiety is reinforced in the Activity and Idea Book

May is Foster Care Month

Foster Parents provide a valuable role in caring for children who for some reason cannot live at home for short or long periods of time. These resources help those families create a warm, trusting, and safe environment where children grow and learn the skills they need to transition successfully back into their home, another placement, or eventually to the larger world.

Practical Tools for Foster ParentsMy Lifebook JournalFoster ForwardClick on the images above or go to our Foster Care page to read more.