My Wandering Dreaming Mind

ISBN: 143383183X

Author: Saunders, Merriam Sarcia

Condition: Used

A reassuring story about a wandering mind, attention challenges, and seeing your strengths"Children who get distracted easily will relate to Sadie and will realize they can focus on their positive qualities." -Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview CenterSadie?s thoughts feel like they?re floating high in the clouds and pulling them back down can be hard. At school and at home, paying attention doesn?t always come easily, and keeping up with assignments, chores, and friendships can feel overwhelming. When distractions take over, Sadie notices her mistakes more than her many strengths.With the support of her parents, Sadie learns a simple and encouraging way to recognize what makes her special. This relatable picture book helps children understand that challenges with focus don?t define who they are. Praised by the Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center, the story offers reassurance to children who are easily distracted while highlighting the importance of self-esteem, encouragement, and focusing on positive qualities.Key features: Relatable Child Perspective: Follows a young character who struggles with attention in a way many children will recognize. Positive Self-Esteem Focus: Encourages children to notice their strengths, not just their challenges. Supportive Family Message: Shows how caring adults can help children reframe from self-doubt with understanding and reassurance. Conversation Starter: Opens discussion about attention, feelings, and self-confidence at home or in the classroom. Helpful Adult Guidance: Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with information about ADHD, self-esteem, and supporting children in focusing on the positives. Trusted Publisher: From Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, experts in child development and emotional well-being.

• Recognizable Child Experience: Explores a young character's attention struggles, relatable to many children | Boost Self-Esteem: Encourages kids to acknowledge their strengths, not just their challenges | Family Support Message: Illustrates how caring adults can help children overcome self-doubt with understanding and reassurance | Discussion Starter: Sparks conversations about attention, feelings, and self-confidence at home or in the classroom | Parenting Guidance: Includes a note for adults with insights on ADHD, self-esteem, and supporting children's focus on positives | Reliable Source: From Magination Press, the APA's children's imprint, experts in child development and emotional well-being