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Article: Real Life Calls for Real Books: Literature to Help Children Cope With Family Stressors.(Brief article)(Book review)
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- Childhood Education
- Article date:
- March 22, 2009
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REAL LIFE CALLS FOR REAL BOOKS: Literature To Help Children Cope With Family Stressors. Roberts, S. K., & Crawford, P. A., Young Children, 2008, 63(5), 12-17. Today's children face many family stressors, ranging from parental unemployment to the birth of a sibling. Such events may add a heightened level of tension in the family. In this article, Roberts and Crawford propose quality children's literature as a vehicle for helping children cope with these life challenges.
The authors begin by providing a thorough review of literature in the areas of prosocial behaviors, resilience, and the use of children's literature to help children understand and cope with ...