Tag: For Parents and Teachers
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Interview with psychologist and author, Dr. Samantha Sweeney
You won’t want to miss my interview with psychologist and author, Dr. Samantha Sweeney. Dr. Sweeney (who happens to be my daughter), has recently published her second book entitled Culturally Competent Kids: Raising Children to Thrive In a Diverse World. Dr. Sweeney talks about her journey as an author and her passion about diversity and…
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Want to conduct an author study with your students?
I have had the privilege of having some of the schools where I have introduced my books conduct an author study about Jamal and Me, Playground Heroes and Talking Buddies. Click here to get some great tips about how to conduct an author study in your classroom!
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Jamal and Me – Now on Barbershop Books!
Exciting news! My first book, Jamal and Me is now included in the E-Library on the Barbershop Books website. Barbershop Books is an organization that provides children’s books to barbershops across the country to promote literacy and a love for reading. While adults/children are getting haircuts, why not read a book? Jamal and Me is…
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Back to School Reading List
Heading back to school and are looking for some books with a back to school theme? Click here to see Dr. Toughlove’s Back to School Reading List!
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Talking Buddies Coloring Worksheets
Below are some Talking Buddies coloring worksheets you can download and enjoy!
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Culturally Competent Kids
Samantha C. Sweeney, Ph.D., founded an organization entitled Culturally Competent Kids, that provides a wide array of services to help children and adults deal with our diverse world. You can also purchase Dr. Sweeney’s book, Culturally Competent Kids: Raising Children to Thrive in a Diverse World on Amazon.com.
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Discussion Tips for Parents and Teachers
The discussion questions below are written to help parents and teachers discuss Jamal and Me, Playground Heroes and Talking Buddies in further detail. I would invite whoever uses them to engage in discussions about these books within the context of recent current events. Racial justice is an ongoing journey in our country, and all three…
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Working with Worry: A Workbook for Parents on How to Support Anxious Children
Samantha C. Sweeney, Ph.D and Melissa L. Kilbride, LICSW, have written a book entitled Working with Worry: A Workbook for Parents on How to Support Anxious Children. This parent-friendly, informative guide serves to provide parents with tools they can use to support their children as they try to manage their anxiety in today’s stressful world. I…
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My Guide for Writing a Children’s Picture Book
Very often when I make presentations about my children’s books I am asked, “How did you do this?” “What inspired you?” “What steps did you take to make this happen?” I decided to take the time to create a document that outlines my journey as a published writer. That document can be found here. Enjoy!…
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Talking Buddies – Now on Barbershop Books!
I am delighted to share that my third book, Talking Buddies has recently been added to the E-Library on the Barbershops Books website. Barbershop Books is an organization that provides children’s books to barbershops across the country to promote literacy and a love for reading. I am tickled that another one of my books is…