I have only just begun the book written for children, titled The Behavior Survival Guide for Kids, by Dr. Mac.  I have a very good excuse for discovering its contents only just yesterday.  I bought it one month ago, but my nine year-old son has adopted it as his own and reads from it every evening during our family reading time—which is a precursor to bedtime.  Of course, I am happy he is reading it; but I wanted to read it first. (He got to read all the Harry Potter books first too.)  I had a little bit of a conflict, not knowing when he would be done with it.  He exclaims out loud as he reads---"FINALLY!….FINALLY!"   When I ask what he means by that, he says, "Mom, this is written TO ME."

One of the premises of the book is that "kids need to learn to make good Choices,"(p.15).  The process of learning and practicing making positive choices can be creative and fun: children can "choose to build self esteem," (p.38).  They can "talk to someone they trust," (p.44). Kids can "choose to draw or write," (p.46)-- just think what you can do with the activity of journaling!   Kids can also "Chill Out or Get Moving" (p.47), which involves emotionally centering and the tools for doing so include awareness of breathing, thinking positive thoughts, as well as exercise.

Mara H.

Hi Dr. Mac! 

 I’m sooooo glad I bought and read your book before sending it off to my daughter for my grandson, who is nine, and has been recently diagnosed with ADHD.  It gives her the ability to go thorough the book with him to learn different behaviors.

K.R., RN 

I have a 13 year old boy that has had trouble with behaviors for years. This book helps him understand that he is not the only one and talks to him in a way he can understand. We usually sit down and discuss his answers and this helps him stay focused. It also helps bring us closer together and opens the lines of communication.

Wonderful!

M Mouse (North Carolina)         (Posted on Amazon.com)

Excellent resource for children. My daughter has enjoyed answering questions in the journal section and has taken in interest in learning ways to help herself. (fourth grader)    S.D. Slintak          (Posted on Amazon.com)