Parents and Educators we urge you to introduce yourselves to the Child Life Specialist in the medical center where any child, infant, or teen you care for is having medical care.
They are often in charge of the "play rooms" so we urge you to see how they use play as the best way to honestly and professionally see what the child understands and feels.
We urge you to make sure you have at least one Child Life Specialist as a friend and part of your support system for this journey.
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Boredom Blasters - Hours & Miles of Games & Activities to Make Time Fly
By Susan Todd. Good for long trips to medical centers or for hospital stays. This very original and creative paperback has over 77 games and ideas for one person or the whole family. Ms. Todd has marked games if the game (or a variation) doesn't have a winner or loser. These games often avoid arguments and can be the most fun. Ages 7 and up. Child Life Specialists take note!
Publisher: EFG Publishing
Building the Healing Partnership - Parents, Professionals and Children with Chronic Illness and Disabilities
By Patricia Tanner Leff, M.D. and Elaine Walizer. A book that educates, invites change, and promotes personal growth for all of us who care for ill children. Welcome gift for medical personnel and parents. Discounts available.
Publisher: Brookline Books
Child Care Information Exchange
This organization is dedicated to caring for the caregivers of our children. Their magazine reaches over 234,000 child care centers. One of the books they offer is Alike and Different: Exploring our Humanity with Young Children, edited by Bonnie Nueglbauer. The chapter "Talking About Difference Children Notice" is full of wisdom for all of us who care for and work with children.
P.O. Box 3249,
Redmond, WA 98073
(800) 221-2864
Web: http://www.ccie.com
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A monthly newsletter full of up-to-date pediatric health "alerts." Contact their office for a subject list of all articles. Product recall is a regular column. Child Health Alert is edited by Allen M. Mitchell, M.D. and has a high-powered medical advisory board. Great new baby gift.
Paula Mitchell, Publisher
P.O. Box 610228,
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
(781) 239-1762
E-mail: alertus@attbi.com
Web: http://www.childhealthalert.com
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Children's Medical Ventures
A beautiful catalog of resources for giving premature babies as comforting a life as possible. Products are developed by families and NICU caregivers! Special nipples for feeding, educational books, sleeping aids and more are all here.
275 Longwater Dr., Norwell, MA 02061
(800) 766-8443 - Parents
Web: http://www.childmed.com
The Don't Laugh at Me Project (DLAM)
Thanks to Christine Lemmo for introducing us to this powerful resource. The Don't Laugh at Me Project is dedicated to transforming our communities into compassionate, safe, and respective environments for children. Founded by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary, the curriculums are creatively designed for year-round social and emotional learning (SEL) and character education. Thanks to the generosity of their supporters, Operation Respect distributes the DLAM programs free of charge. Congress has recently endorsed this program by declaring it a national resource for combating teasing.
Operation Respect
2 Penn Plaza, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10121
(212) 904-5243
E-mail: info@operationrespect.org
Web: http://www.dontlaugh.org
Family Voices - A National Coalition
Speaking for Children with Special Health Care Needs
State representatives, National Voice for Health Insurance, etc. A wealth of information.
2340 Alamo SE, Ste. 102
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(888) 835-5669 or (505) 872-4774
E-mail: kidshealth@familyvoices.org
Web: http://www.familyvoices.org
Go Ahead and Stare
A beautifully written article in the July 2001 issue of Parents magazine (pg. 33-34, check your library). Jeanne McDermott, author of Babyface, articulates her powerful parenting skills with her son who was born with Apert Syndrome.
Guide My Feet
By Marian Wright Edelman. This is billed as "Prayers and Meditation for Our Children." Here are prayers and meditations for parents and others who strive to instill values of faith, integrity, and service in our children at a time when these values are threatened by commercialism and violence. Creative, comforting words of the Ms. Edelman's and many others.
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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Healthy Kids Now
Children's Health Insurance Program
Sponsored by the White House, National Governors Association, etc. Learn how to get health insurance for children. Their web page offers state-specific information on who is eligible and how to enroll.
(877) 543-7669
Web: http://www.insurekidsnow.gov
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How to Behave and Why
This book, first published in 1946, has been reprinted and we find its old time wisdom and illustrations refreshing and fun. Good for all ages, this essay read would be good for sparking conversations about friendship, honesty, fairness, and standing strong. One paragraph about making friends says, "There are a lot of nice people everywhere and the sooner we meet each other in a friendly way and get to know each other, the better the world will be for all of us."
Publisher: Universe Publishing 2002 in agreement with Harper Collins Children's Books
If Peace Is...
By Jane Baskwill. This is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces different meanings for the word "peace." An example is, "It's a hand waved in friendship, a simile on a face... a kind word and deed, any time any place. Peace is a promise - It is something we do." Good gift!
Publisher: Mondo Publishing, NY
I'm Like You, You're Like Me - A Child's Book About Understanding and Celebrating Each Other
By Cindy Gainer. This wonderfully illustrated book can only enrich all who read it. Designed for preschool to grade three, the children are coached by the comforting language and the colorful illustrations to think about all the many parts of our lives with each other.
- A Leaders Guide to I'm Like You, You¹re Like Me has 20 lessons that reinforce the messages of the child's book. ISBN 1-915793-61-X
Publisher: Free Spirit Press
It's Okay to be Different
By Todd Parr. Mary Hassler, mother of Claire, who was born with Apert Syndrome, alerted us to this delightful children's resource. She says, "The book has vibrant illustrations and very simple words that can be used effectively to generate discussion about all sorts of differences. My 4 and 6 year olds love it." For more of Todd Parr’s children’s books that deal with emotions and social life, see his web site at:
http://www.toddparr.com.
Publisher: Little Brown
Jessica's X-Ray
By Pat Zonta. We welcome this 28-page paperback. Ms. Zonta's gentle, inquisitive prose is complemented by the comforting, detailed art work of Clive Dobson. The book includes six real x-rays that show the different kinds of body imaging that are done in hospitals! This book would be just right for children having their first x-ray or for those needing repeated MRIs, CAT scans, etc. Child Life Specialists take note.
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd.
ISBN 1-55297-577-0
Kids Just Want to Have Fun! (video)
What's the Difference? (video)
These are tops! Upbeat and thought-provoking videos designed to support children and teens with physical differences and educate their peers. They focus on differences rather than handicaps or disabilities.
Ideascape, Inc., Lake Oswego, OR
(503) 246-2439
Web: http://www.mercuryproductions.com/indexh.html
Kids Random Acts of Kindness
Forward by Rosalyn Carter, Introduction by Dawna Markova Ph.D. Children from around the world in their own words and handwriting tell us about random acts of kindness. George, a 6th grader says, "To me a random act of kindness means in your own special way doing something that makes the world a better place. I think if everyone would commit themselves to doing a kind act the world would run a little smoother."
Publisher: Conari Press, Berkley, CA
The Klutz Catalogue
Creative games and activities for children. Two favorites are: The Book of Classic Board Games and The Amazing Book-a-ma-thing For the Backseat. Thousands of miles worth of hands-on games and activities.
Palo Alto, CA
(800) 558-8944
Web: http://www.klutz.com
Nancy B. Miller, Ph.D.
Nobody's Perfect - Living and Growing with Children Who Have Special Needs
A Parent's Pocket Support Group. Welcome gift.
Publisher: Paul H. Brookes Publishing
Everybody's Different - Understanding and Changing Our Reactions to Disabilities
By reading this paperback, all of us, with or without difference, will come to a deep understanding of this important issue. We predict that this book can change how a teenager or older person with a facial difference reacts to being stared at. Excellent for any educational program on differences.
Publisher: Paul H. Brookes Publishing
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Parenting Challenges - A Survival Guide for Parents With Special Needs Children
A welcome, well-written article by Betsy Olds, whose son was born with Hemifacial Microsomia. For a copy of the article, send a SASE to Forward Face: The Charity for Children with Craniofacial Conditions or to Let's Face It (address at bottom of page).
Parents Guide to Protecting Your Children in Cyberspace
This paperback by Parry Aftab is receiving rave reviews from "old time" users of the Internet. Clearly, this well-written guidebook would be a welcome gift to any family. This book is important to all of us using the Internet.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Partners, Becoming a Partner on Your Child's Health Care Team
BC Children's Hospital does it again! This outstanding five part, self-directed teaching program is by parents for parents. Video and booklet teach the skills to become true partners. See The Family Resource Library for contact and ordering information.
Pen Pal Program
Children (ages 5-17) who have any disability are linked by this carefully run international Pen Pal Program. Children are matched by age, gender, illness (chronic or life threatening) and are guaranteed to be matched with a child out of their state or country! Medical centers, parent libraries take note and order multiple enrollment cards for patients to take home from office visits!
Children's Hopes and Dreams Foundation
280 Rt. 46, Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7366
E-mail: info@chdfdover.org
Web: http://www.childrenswishes.org
Preparing Children to Visit the Burn Unit and
Family Learns Lessons in Coping from People and Animals
These two important articles by Kathy Edwards were in the December 2001 issue of The Phoenix Society's Burn Support News. Well written, upbeat reporting about such subjects as "to visit or not to visit" and the power of "animals and people" in hospital visits. Wisdom from families and Child Life Specialists. For copies, send a business-size SASE to Let's Face It (see address below).
Remote Control Childhood? Combating the Hazards of Media Culture
Diane E. Levin's 184-page paperback provides effective strategies for minimizing the media and Internet culture's heavy doses of violence, stereotypes, commercialism and no-brain entertainment that bombard our lives. Wonderful gift.
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC
(800) 424-2460 ext. 2001
Web: http://www.naeyc.org/onlineshop/detail.asp?id=1370
Signing Time (Video Series)
Signing Time is a top notch video series that has two dear children teaching basic sign language to infants and children of all ages. Creative, fun, and educational. Makes a great gift. Child Life Departments take note. A CD is also available.
Two Little Hands Productions
P.O. Box 581037, Salt Lake City, UT 84158
(801) 533-0444
Web: http://www.signingtime.com
Simplify Your Life With Kids
100 Ways To Make Family Life Easier and More Fun
By Elaine St. James. This paperback is full of good ideas. "Free Yourself From the Tyranny of the Phone", "Get Rid of Things on a Regular Basis" are examples of two of the down to earth chapter headings. Keep it by the bedside!
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Special Kids Need Special Parents, A Resource for Parents of Children with Special Needs
By Judith Loseff Lavin. This paperback delivers sound advice, encouragement, and comfort! Taken from interviews with hundreds of families and medical care givers, we are coached to be the best parents possible to our children. Ms. Lavin's daughter was born with a cleft lip and palate and we are grateful that she has put her energies into compiling this comprehensive "bible" for families facing parenting children with special needs.
Publisher: Berkley Press
Star Bright
By Mourene Garth. Simple visualizations for children. Written with the goals of helping children to sleep peacefully, develop concentration, and to awaken their creativity. Can help children learn to quiet themselves and free them of fears and nightmares.
Publisher: Harper Collins
We Can Get Along, A Child's Book of Choices
By Lauren Murphy Payne. Ages 3-8. In simple affirming words and enchanting illustrations, this book teaches young children to think before they speak or act and to treat others the way they want to be treated. The focus is on kindness, respect, tolerance, and responsibility. What a book! We think the whole world could use a little of this one.
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Whoever You Are
The bonds that unite us to all the different cultures and generations are woven into this beautiful book. Ages 4-10 for reading aloud and for all ages!
Publisher: Harcourt Brace and Co.
Wonderful Ways to Love A Child
Wonderful Ways to Love a Teen
Parenting With Loving Actions
Wonderful Ways to Be a Family
By Judy Ford. These well written paperbacks stretch us to act in creative loving ways. Again, we feel the world would be a better place if all of us took to heart advice from the books, like "Lighten Up" and "Play Hooky Together." Wonderful gift to all families and particularly foster parents.
Publisher: Conari Press
Won't You Be My Kissaroo?
By Joanne Ryder and Melissa Sweet. This hardback book for ages 3-5 is beautifully illustrated. In rhyme we are introduced to many different kisses. One of our favorites is, "A goodbye kiss goes with a hug to keep you safe and feeling snug."
Publisher: Gulliver Books, Harcourt, Inc.
You Will Dream New Dreams
By Stanley D. Klein and Kim Schive. Parents stories of surviving, coping, and healing their lives after having a child with a disability. Classic book that gives hope to all.
Publisher: Kingston Press
RESOURCES THAT HELP BUILD SELF-ESTEEM
10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting: Nurturing Your Child's Soul
By Mimi Doe with Marsha Walch, Ph.D.Psychiatrist and writer Robert Coles, M.D. says of this book, "This valuable, instructive book helps parents stop and think about what really matters so that they can help their children do the same and thereby get to the heart of the spiritual life."
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Building Self-Esteem Through the Museum of I...25 Original Projects that Explore and Celebrate the Self
By Linda R. Zack.
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Camp About Face
A week-long camp for children with facial difference.
Craniofacial Program Office, James Whitcomb
Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 274-2489
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Cultivating Connections
School counselor Molly Foot is truly cultivating connections with adults and children with her game Branch Out. Deep appreciation of self and others comes each time this clever, active game is played with 2 to 35 players! School counselors, scouts, faith communities, etc., are singing the praises of this new resource. Be sure to see the video of the game being played on their web site.
907 Harris Ave., Ste. 301
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-5120
E-mail: branchout@cultivatingconnections.com
Web: http://www.cultivatingconnections.com
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Curriculum of Love - Cultivating the Spiritual Nature of Children
By Morgan Simone Daleo.
Publisher: Grace Publishing, 1996
Delicate Threads - Friendships Between Children With and Without Disabilities
By Debbie Staub, Ph.D.
Publisher: Woodbine House
Developing Social Skills (video)
Top notch resource! See The Family Resource Library for contact and ordering information.
Elmer
David McKee has woven a story about an elephant named Elmer who is the only elephant in the jungle who is patchwork instead of gray. We are invited to share what happens when Elmer gets tired of being different. This is a story about laughing with, instead of at, something different.
Publisher: Lothrop Lee and Shepard Books, 1989
Growing Good Kids—28 Activities to Enhance Self-Awareness, Compassion and Leadership
By Deb Delisle, Jum Delisle. This K-5 book is full of fun creative activities that promote self awareness, tolerance, character development and service to others. A good gift for your faith community or school!
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Homemade Books to Help Kids Cope
An Easy-to-Learn Technique for Parents and Professionals
Publisher: Magination Press
If We Were All the Same
An outstanding audio tape and illustrated children's book from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. See Family Communications for contact and ordering information.
I Like Me
By Nancy Carlson. A story book. Good "going to the hospital" or birthday gift. Ages 3-7.
Publisher: Puffin Books, 1988
It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us
By Hillary Clinton.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster, 1996
Just Because I Am
By Lauren M. Payne. From this book and leader's guide, young children can learn that they are special "not because of things I do, not because of what I look like, not because of what I have... just because I am."
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects—Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make A Difference
By Barbara A. Lewis. For Ages 10 and up, this classic book covers just about any subject a child might have an interest in and guides them to taking action. Good teacher gift.
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Proud of Our Feelings
Beautiful watercolor illustrations and text to help children and caregivers discover, have fun, and be proud of their feelings. Good gift.
Publisher: Magination Press
Real Kids Taking The Right Risks—Plus How You Can, Too!
By Arlene Erlbach. Twenty-one teens are pictured with their interesting, short personal stories of the risks they have taken. All aspects positive and negative of risk taking are mapped out for ages 10-15. We think all ages can learn something from this book.
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Sam, The Boy Behind the Mask
By Tom Hallman Jr. Pulitzer Prize winner Hallman tells the life story of Sam, now a teenager, from Portland, Oregon, who was born with a severe facial Hemangioma. All the universal issues about family, fitting in, medical miracles, and inner strength are woven into this dramatic real life story. We could not put it down.
Publisher: G.P. Putman & Sons
Stick Up For Yourself—Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem
By Kaufman, Raphael and Espeland. Paperback book for students with separate Teacher’s Guide. This 10-part course for ages 8-12 leads students and teachers to face, articulate, and act on their feelings about themselves. Well focused, fun, and practical.
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
When I Feel Afraid
By Cheri J. Meiners. We welcome this lovely book, for ages 4-8, that helps children understand their fears (both real and imagined) and teaches basic coping skills. We think the adult section called “Supporting Children When They Feel Afraid” should be required reading for all of us working or living with children! Good gift.
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Who's Calling the Shots? How to Respond Effectively to Children's Fascination with War Play and War Toys
By Carlsson-Paige and Levin. This 204-page paperback is full of practical and thoughtful ideas for parents and education communities to confront and combat the very negative effects of the violent war toys and Internet and film that are being sold as "play" for children. The book is full of practical ideas and resources for helping children reclaim control over their own play, combat consumerism and learn the skills for building a less violent future. A treasure of a resource!
Publisher: New Society Publishers
You Are Special
By Max Lucado. Thanks to the Mayo Clinics' Paula Freitag for suggesting that we add this resource. Paula read this hardcover book to a teenage patient who was dealing with a brain tumor. After hearing the story, the teenager said, "That is a story about real life."
Publisher: Crossway Books, 1997
TEEN SPECIFIC RESOURCES
Articles about growing up with facial difference
The January 1999 Forward Face newsletter is written by teenagers. For your copy, contact Forward Face: The Charity for Children with Craniofacial Conditions.
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul I and II
ISBN 1-55874-468-1
Resilience For Teens: Got Bounce!
Download this free, first class resource with teacher's guide designed to help teens through tough times. Created by the American Psychological Association, it can be useful for all of us.
Web: http://www.apahelpcenter.org/
How Rude! The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out
Alex J. Packer, Ph.D. Nobody's polite anymore, why should you be? The author answers with, "Because good manners are good for you. they impress people. They build self-esteem. They can help you get what you want from life - friends, fun success, and respect. And they do not cost anything." A zippy fun workbook that can change lives.
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Meeting the Challenge:
Training Program for Adolescents with Special Needs
An outstanding program that has changed the lives of many parents and children with facial difference. Can be conducted in several sessions by a professional in school, hospital, faith community, etc. Video included. One favorite skill that a parent learned from this training was to take her facially disfigured child around their new neighborhood and introduce herself and her child. Skills for all of us are here!
Dr. Kathleen Kapp-Simon
Cleft Lip and Palate Institute, Northwest University
Chicago, IL
(708) 836-1284
Web: http://www.craniofacialinstitute.com
What Teens Need to Succeed,
Proven Practical Ways to Shape Your Own Future
Benson, Galbraith, and Espeland. A book we think every house with teens should have! Proven stories of how to shape your future and how to make a difference in the lives of the people around you. Eye opening, fun checklists and quizzes, hundreds of resources (web sites, etc.), and actions to take are all here in this 355-page paperback.
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
When Your Teenager is Injured - Preparing for Work and Adulthood
Another favorite! See Lash and Associates Publishing for contact and ordering information.
Writing Down The Days, 365 Creative Journaling Ideas for Young People
By Lorraine M. Dahlstrom. A top notch gift for any teacher, child, parent or Child Life Specialist! Fun, challenging, and full of interesting historical facts that spur the writer into each days writing "assignment."
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
HOSPITAL/DOCTOR VISITS
Anti-Coloring Book Series
Good for hospital or home recovery. Top notch!
Publisher: Henry Holt Books
Arthur's Nose, Arthur's Eyes
Arthur wears glasses.
Publisher: Little Brown
Best I Can Be
Many delightful songs that are written and sung just for children in the hospital and just home from the hospital. See Celebration Shop for contact and ordering information. Also see We Can Do (audio tape).
A Child in Pain, How to Help, What to Do
Publisher: Hartley & Marks Publishers
Family Communications
Tops! From the producers of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, these products include books, videos, games, and toys for children. Write for a catalogue.
Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 687-2990 ext. 237
Web: http://www.misterrogers.org
Home Tracheotomy Care for Infants and Young Children (video)
Learner Managed Designs, Inc., Lawrence, KS
(800) 467-1644
Web: http://www.lmdusa.com/ICHVtrach.html
The Kids Book of Questions I and II
Written by Gregory Stock, Ph.D. Good for long car rides and fun for a hospital stay.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Medi-Kid Pediatric Arm Immobilizers
Custom fit, 100% cotton controls for arm or leg movement after surgery or injury. Designed and patented by parent whose son had a cleft, they come in adult and children's sizes. Can be worn over or under clothing. The smaller ones come with thumb hole or without! Can even be a comfort for an x-ray. Parents are delighted!
448 S Palm, Ste. A, Hemet CA 92543
(909) 925-8800 or (888) 463-3543
Web: http://www.pediwrap.com
Mindworks for Children
Outstanding health education, guided imagery, and relaxation journeys through audio tapes and books. The tape, The Way of the Bear, Harmony, helps children cope with angry feelings in a positive way. Tapes on acceptance, courage, caring, etc. Parents, nurses, and Child Life Specialists rave about Wanka, The Caring Elephant tape as a sure way to relax any child.
Dr. Roxanne Daleo
P.O. Box 2493,
Cambridge, MA 02238
(617) 876-5585
E-mail: Dr.Roxanne@mindworksforchildren.com
Web: http://www.mindworksforchildren.com
Visiting Children in the Hospital
A pamphlet full of thoughtful tips written by a hospital chaplain.
Publisher: Forward Movement Publications
(800) 543-1813
We Can Do (audio tape)
See Celebration Shop for contact and ordering information. Also see Best I Can Be.
When Young Children Are Injured...
Families as Caregivers in Hospitals & At Home
See Lash and Associates Publishing for contact and ordering information.
UNDERSTANDING AND COMBATING TEASING
Before Push Comes to Shove, Building Conflict Resolution Skills with Children
Nancy Carlsson-Paige and Diane E. Levin fill this 91-page paperback with detailed ways to guide young children to learn healthy, constructive responses to conflict. Nine comprehensive chapters address topics ranging from the basis of conflict resolution education to how to develop a specific curriculum.
Publisher: Red Leaf Press, 1998
Bullies and Victims - Helping Your Child Through the Schoolyard Battlefield
SuEllen Fried and Paula Fried address this "epidemic" with practical survival tools for parents and children. Bullying can cause permanent scars and this book can help us to deal with this threat to our family's health. Parents are raving about this book.
Publisher: M. Evans Co.
The Bully Free Classroom
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Bullying and the Young Child
(From the January 2004 issue of Child Health Alert.) By Mary Eames Ucci. Ms. Ucci's regular column in Child Health Alert is one of our favorites. In this well written article, Ms. Ucci answers questions such as: How do preschool children experience bullying? Is bullying common among young children? What is the effect on young children? and What can adults do to help? Give a copy of this article to your preschool or day care provider!
Web: http://www.childhealthalert.com/
Letter to the Teacher
By Master Teacher Sandy Goodwick. Written as if by a child with Moebius Syndrome - Sandy was born with Moebius Syndrome and we are all grateful for her many creative and concrete contributions in helping the world to understand Moebius Syndrome and to value the person behind every face. A classic letter the can be used for any facial disability. For a copy of this powerful teaching tool, send a SASE to Let's Face It (address at bottom of page).
The Meanest Thing to Say
Thank you Bill Cosby for this paperback that teaches a specific skill to help children ages 6-10 to deflate the power of a bully. Included is a letter to parents written by Harvard Medical School's Professor Alvin F. Foussiant, M.D.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Little Bill Books for Beginning Readers
Respect and You (video)
This 22-minute video and teacher guide is designed for grades 5-9. Realistic scenarios, each followed by thought-provoking questions, challenge viewers to think critically about the issues involved in respect for property, authority, other people's ideas and differences, and how giving respect creates self-respect. Our reviewers highly recommend these teaching tools. Write or call for their 70-page catalogue.
Three wonderful new videos with creative workbooks for classroom use are Feeling Good About Me, No One Quite Like Me... and I Can Make Good Choices.
Sunburst Communications, Pleasantville, NY
(800) 431-1934
Web: http://www.sunburst.com
Teaching Tolerance
The Southern Poverty Law Center has developed this project to offer free, high-quality educational materials to help teachers to promote interracial and intercultural harmony in the classroom and beyond. Free posters and information.
Responding to Hate at School, A Guide for Teachers, Counselors and Administrators - Proven tools for preventing and addressing hateful acts and words in and out of school are here for all of use.
Montgomery, AL
Web: http://www.splcenter.org
Teasing and How to Stop It
This video and manual teach the child being teased to deal with any teaser. Parents and teachers are raving about its down to earth ability to change lives! See Developing Social Skills for contact and ordering information.
What to Do About Anger - A Student Workshop
See Respect and You (video) for contact and ordering information.
ENTERTAINERS WHO INSPIRE AND ENRICH
Peter Alsop
Through concerts, workshops, tapes, CD's, films, song books, etc., Peter Alsop's serious messages about family strife, self love and respect of others are presented with humor and fun. One CD is for young children and has songs such as: I Need a Hug, My Dad's a Jungle Gym and Poop goes the Weasel!
- Weekend Workshop - Helping Families Help Themselves
Moose School Records
P.O. Box 960, Topanga, CA 90290
(800) 676-5480
E-mail: peter@peteralsop.com
Web: http://www.peteralsop.com
Celebration Shop, Inc.
Since 1981, Jim Newton has been visiting hospitals and communities with his songs that help boost self-esteem and encourage healthy expression of feelings. In the Hugworks series children can hear Jim with Peter, Paul, and Mary's Noel Paul Stookey sing songs like I Can Be the Best I Can Be, It's Alright to Ask for Help, All It Takes Is a Friend, and Hospital Rap.
752 Mary Dr., Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 268-0020
E-mail: cshop@celestat.com
Web: http://www.celebrationshop.org
Music From the Heart
Jeff Moyer, song writer and inspirational champion of self-esteem and civil rights for people with disabilities, offers song books, CD's and personal appearances that will enrich any home or community. He has been called the troubadour of inclusion and character education. Listen for Jeff's comments on National Public Radio's Morning Edition.
Music From The Heart
670 Radford Dr., Highland Hts., OH 44143
(440) 442-2779 or (888) 323-0626
E-mail: moyer@jeffmoyer.com
Web: http://www.jeffmoyer.com
David Roche
A spokesperson for all with facial difference! For a video to preview his message or to come to your community, contact David Roche at:
191 Throckmorton Ave., #1B
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-3518
E-mail: daveroche@aol.com
Web: http://www.davidroche.com
Also see War of the Wills, and Other Stories About Families.
The Perfect Flaw is an important new documentary film featuring David Roche. In 27 minutes, producer Mike Grundmann invites us into David's world of living with facial disfigurement. David's reality is interlaced with scenes from his home and stage lives. David is a professional comedian, public speaker and storytelling coach. A major message we get from the film is that our face is not who we are. Our reviewers feel this film will be powerful for ages 13 & up.
See Mike Grundmann's web site at: http://www.mikegrundmann.com.
Films for the Humanities and Sciences
(949) 722-7720
Web: http://www.films.com
