In EMOTIONAL MUSCLE Kerry Kelly Novick and Jack Novick, PhD integrate their own innovative approach and the latest research on child development. Everyday stories from home and school illustrate practical and straightforward ideas and techniques for building emotional muscles.
This book offers parents, grandparents, teachers and all who work with children useful ways to build EMOTIONAL MUSCLES.
With these added strengths, your child will become a good friend to others, a responsible helper, a self-motivated learner, and be successful in meeting life’s challenges.
EMOTIONAL MUSCLE creates character.
“I love that this book offers practical tips you can use right away that are also based in research and experience.” Mother of two
“I wish I had this book when I was a new mother. I am going to give it my daughter tomorrow.” Grandmother of four
“The authors’ expertise with living, breathing children comes through on every page.” Diane Manning, Ph.D, former Chair of the Department of Education, Tulane University
“The Novicks’ book will be a valuable resource to generations of parents, daycare workers, preschool teachers and others caring for young children.” Paul Brinich, Ph.D, Clinical Professor, Depts. Of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill