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Bobby's Books, Using Books to Help Kids Cope
Childhood is a wonderful time. A child embraces the joy of each day. Sometimes though, sadness, fear, illness and loss enter a child's life. If you know a child who had to make such a journey, would you know how to help?
One way is to use children's books to help kids deal with difficult issues. Using children's literature as a springboard for conversations will give kids the chance to express their feelings and tell their own stories.
It is also important that children have access to a variety of books that show a broad range of emotions and feelings. This helps kids see that they can act independently, assume responsibility for their actions, tolerate frustration, approach new challenges with enthusiasm, and be proud of their accomplishments.
Use books that help kids feel good about themselves. Use a book and conversation to help a child deal with a change in routine or the death of a pet. Use everyday happenings to build a child's coping skills. Keep reading. Keep talking.
You and your child will both benefit.
This program was created by Pam Krenzke, our colleague and friend, who died in January, 2006. She was the Coordinator of Education at the Ohio Hospice & Palliative Care Organization and Founder of Bobby's Books, developed in memory of her son, Bobby Krenzke.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Taylor at
jen@ohpco.org or (614) 763-0036.
Bobby's Books Workshop
A workshop in either a 2-hour or 3-hour format is available that provides participants with information about the project and how to help children and their families cope with grief and loss, an overview of children's bereavement, and exposure to many helpful books. Participants receive handouts, sample lesson plans, bibliographies, helpful websites/resources, and referral information.
Objectives
- Describe common characteristics/hallmarks of children's grief and mourning
- Identify children's literature relating to coping mechanisms of change, loss, and grief
- Describe use of hands-on activities relating to children's literature
Cost
The Bobby's Books Project is supported in part by OHPCO, various grants and donations. Please contact OHPCO for more details about presentation costs.
Benefits
Programs that receive training and education about Bobby's Books also receive updates on additions to the bibliographies, telephone support, and information about other training opportunities.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Taylor at
jen@ohpco.org or (614) 763-0036.
