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My Strong Mind: A story about developing Mental Strength
Kate is a sporty and happy girl. She does well at school and has many friends. But like every girl, she sometimes faces difficult situations at home or at school. Discover how Kate uses her strong mind to tackle her daily challenges with a positive attitude.
Kate will face several situations where she applies a positive attitude to deal with her challenge. Amongst them are getting ready in time in the morning, doing cartwheels, standing in front of the whole class with show and tell and playing basketball.
Kate applies techniques like goals setting, positive self-talk, accept failure as learning, visualisation of a problem, breathing or mindfulness exercise, gratitude, and controlled distraction. These tips to build a strong mind in children are presented in an easy to read, fun and practical way.
It's a great book for children, especially those at primary school, to read under their own steam. Kate's story will open the door for children to commence building their own strong mind. This awareness and knowledge will enable children to participate in an open dialogue about the importance of mental strength and how to develop it.
This book aspires to educate children and parents about mental toughness and open a positive dialogue on the subject. Kate solves her every day problems with a positive attitude and hopefully will help 5-8 year old children do the same.
Mental Toughness is a combination of resilience, the curiosity and drive to grow yourself, and confidence in your own abilities and interactions with people. Research shows that Mental Toughness is a major contributor to well-being and performance for children and adults. Mental Toughness is a plastic personality trait and therefore can be developed.
Kate will face several situations where she applies a positive attitude to deal with her challenge. Amongst them are getting ready in time in the morning, doing cartwheels, standing in front of the whole class with show and tell and playing basketball.
Kate applies techniques like goals setting, positive self-talk, accept failure as learning, visualisation of a problem, breathing or mindfulness exercise, gratitude, and controlled distraction. These tips to build a strong mind in children are presented in an easy to read, fun and practical way.
It's a great book for children, especially those at primary school, to read under their own steam. Kate's story will open the door for children to commence building their own strong mind. This awareness and knowledge will enable children to participate in an open dialogue about the importance of mental strength and how to develop it.
This book aspires to educate children and parents about mental toughness and open a positive dialogue on the subject. Kate solves her every day problems with a positive attitude and hopefully will help 5-8 year old children do the same.
Mental Toughness is a combination of resilience, the curiosity and drive to grow yourself, and confidence in your own abilities and interactions with people. Research shows that Mental Toughness is a major contributor to well-being and performance for children and adults. Mental Toughness is a plastic personality trait and therefore can be developed.
34 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2017
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July 19, 2023
Puiki knygelė apie pasitikėjimą, nepasidavimąsavimi ir minčių koregavimą :)
December 23, 2021
Such a good book that talks about some simple practical tips for both kids and parents on how to help kids who are a little slow in following activities. The illustration is beautiful. We need more such books.
March 15, 2019
I like the idea of the book, but as it's presented, it's just way too simple. It takes time to develop these strengths and make them habits, so the fact that Kate basically turns her life around in just one day is.... not giving kids a realistic idea of how the "mental toughness" will work for them.
All the skills and visualizations are super valid, but letting the story take place over, say, a week - where she implements a new mindset habit each day - instead of just flipping a switch and being perfect overnight would be a better service to the readers.
All the skills and visualizations are super valid, but letting the story take place over, say, a week - where she implements a new mindset habit each day - instead of just flipping a switch and being perfect overnight would be a better service to the readers.
March 7, 2021
Perks of working in a primary school; dozens of books and titles in children's literature!
A really good book that adults could also use as a reminder to keep practicing.
"When you practice, your mind gets smarter and stronger. It is okay to try and fail, because over time your mind can help you get better at anything you want."
A really good book that adults could also use as a reminder to keep practicing.
"When you practice, your mind gets smarter and stronger. It is okay to try and fail, because over time your mind can help you get better at anything you want."
September 24, 2019
A book that teaches children on how to make up their mind, how to be strong enough to take a bigger step (decision) & how to trust & rely on themselves.
Read this book here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ671...
Read this book here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ671...
August 4, 2020
It was good
I really enjoyed this and has a good message throughout the whole of it. Would definitely recommend to others and friends
I really enjoyed this and has a good message throughout the whole of it. Would definitely recommend to others and friends
July 31, 2020
Not just for kids
The message in this book is for everyone. Before retiring I worked with young people who had low confidence and struggled with emotional and emotional health. I especially liked the ‘rock the boat’ part. It balanced the message . The illustrations were beautiful and complemented the message. This message is SO needed .
The message in this book is for everyone. Before retiring I worked with young people who had low confidence and struggled with emotional and emotional health. I especially liked the ‘rock the boat’ part. It balanced the message . The illustrations were beautiful and complemented the message. This message is SO needed .
July 25, 2019
Good!
Read it with my daughter and she liked it. I’ll download a few more and see if her interest remains.
Read it with my daughter and she liked it. I’ll download a few more and see if her interest remains.
March 18, 2021
This is a great book to use with younger children. This is a great book to help students control their negative attitudes about their self character. From this book, I learned how important it is as an educator to remind my students how smart and creative each and everyone is. For a lesson, I would have students write down two positive things that they love about themselves and one thing positive about another classmate. I would do this weekly so that it reminds them of how special they really are!
I loved all the colors that the illustrator used in the picture book. Since this is an informational text about mental health I think that the illustrator did the right thing by using bright and vibrant colors.
This book can help me as a future educator because I can provide my students with ways they can help keep their minds healthy. It is important to remember that without a strong mind it is hard to be a strong learner. By providing students with tips and supporting them around mental health can help them to be better students.
I loved all the colors that the illustrator used in the picture book. Since this is an informational text about mental health I think that the illustrator did the right thing by using bright and vibrant colors.
This book can help me as a future educator because I can provide my students with ways they can help keep their minds healthy. It is important to remember that without a strong mind it is hard to be a strong learner. By providing students with tips and supporting them around mental health can help them to be better students.
June 3, 2020
Great for kids
My 6 year old always becomes worried she is unable to achieve certain things, this book has helped understand that it is ok to not get it correct the 1st time. I find this a good read for children to start to understand about their mental health and how to cope with this, thank you for this wonderful book.
My 6 year old always becomes worried she is unable to achieve certain things, this book has helped understand that it is ok to not get it correct the 1st time. I find this a good read for children to start to understand about their mental health and how to cope with this, thank you for this wonderful book.
May 21, 2020
Absolutely incredible
I have been searching for a series exactly like this. This one especially I can’t wait to read to my son who has anxiety and ADHD. The way it’s written and the verbiage that’s used is nothing short of a perfect way to explain this message to children.
I have been searching for a series exactly like this. This one especially I can’t wait to read to my son who has anxiety and ADHD. The way it’s written and the verbiage that’s used is nothing short of a perfect way to explain this message to children.
April 25, 2019
Amazinggggg
Thank you for even teaching us parents a bit. Today, reading this book to my little one, I got stronger as a parent as well.
Thank you for even teaching us parents a bit. Today, reading this book to my little one, I got stronger as a parent as well.
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June 4, 2019Helping children with steps to change their growth mindset
July 3, 2023
This book may be ok for some but is contraindicated for others, I would say many. Including some who think it is a good idea, the ones who think they should coral themselves from intellectual brute force of will to follow the tenets of the “Mental Toughness” modality ie commitment, control, challenge and confidence. Avoid trying to inculcate your child with this stuff.
A day in the life of a little girl is the vehicle to demonstrate the tools. It’s a list of activities to get the instructions in rather than a story. These are good skills to show people in case they don’t know them. But just telling them about them in a top down way is ineffective for most who don’t have a pretty strong start on them already. And this book could be psychologically detrimental for some. Listen to your own voice first (bottom up approach), your connection with yourself is most important, listen to yourself over anything else further out. And if you cannot implement the tenets, which there is a high likelihood of from just being told them, don’t get upset that you’re weak for failing. It is the most likely outcome.
I felt sick reading this, getting strong CBTesque fake it till you make it vibes. Ughhh - hard no.
A day in the life of a little girl is the vehicle to demonstrate the tools. It’s a list of activities to get the instructions in rather than a story. These are good skills to show people in case they don’t know them. But just telling them about them in a top down way is ineffective for most who don’t have a pretty strong start on them already. And this book could be psychologically detrimental for some. Listen to your own voice first (bottom up approach), your connection with yourself is most important, listen to yourself over anything else further out. And if you cannot implement the tenets, which there is a high likelihood of from just being told them, don’t get upset that you’re weak for failing. It is the most likely outcome.
I felt sick reading this, getting strong CBTesque fake it till you make it vibes. Ughhh - hard no.
October 27, 2020
The book is about a little girl named Kate, who has he has many friends and does well at school, but kate also has some difficulties. Sometimes things do not go the way she wants them, and her friends sometimes say mean things to her. One day she read a book about strong-minds, and she learned that she could train their minds to do anything with a positive attitude. In the morning, Kate decided to practice by writing a list and do one task at a time. Kate told her mind to focus on her task list and finish them one by one, and she was ready for school with plenty of time. And when she went to school, she decided to do a cartwheel just like her friends, and she even did her show and tell in front of a whole class and enjoyed it. Her friends were starting to be mean to her and told them how they made her feel and managed to walk away from them without losing her temper. During her game, she played till the end though she felt like giving up. The book is a great inspirational
January 5, 2021
I read this book with the kids I work with. This book had fantastic examples of showing how to set goals either big or small and get through them. My favorite example was how Kate handled when her friends were being mean to her. The strategy and what Kate said to her friends 'I don't want to be treated like that' and walking away was such a great thing to tell kids. Kids are usually told to just deal with it or keep quiet when their friends or anyone really is being mean to them or treating them badly. This book shows that there is another way and that you can express yourself with how you feel. This was an overall great book for kids to show them that they can express their feelings and that even if you fail you're practicing and you will reach your goals with time.
January 26, 2020
what a cute read, i tend to follow what KU finds ...what i mean ... they recommend reads ...and i had a lump of kids reads that they did suggest to me one night and i read them all ... they are not similar ... meant to a different group of kids .. ones that might read at a slightly higher stage??! i am not sure how to pull them apart and what night? this one is a bit wordie but it works .. i enjoy the illustrations ... so fun. polka dots are the best. love Katie's hair style. so precious. i think that would be an excellent book to have in your collection. check it out.
May 15, 2020
A good read for kids
This book is relevant to events in children’s daily lives and shows how they can think through them. It also shows that sometimes a child will need an adult’s support to get through a situation and how powerful it is when an adult sits up and takes notice of the child and supports them. There are notes for parents at the back of the book which are really useful and links to the author’s mindfulness app with breathing exercises. This would also be great to use as part of wellbeing sessions in school.
This book is relevant to events in children’s daily lives and shows how they can think through them. It also shows that sometimes a child will need an adult’s support to get through a situation and how powerful it is when an adult sits up and takes notice of the child and supports them. There are notes for parents at the back of the book which are really useful and links to the author’s mindfulness app with breathing exercises. This would also be great to use as part of wellbeing sessions in school.
March 8, 2021
A good introduction to mental health for kids
I have a nonprofit for abuse prevention that focuses on the bond between mothers and daughters. This book is a good introduction to the awareness of and importance of mental health in children. Kate tackled things with no help from an adult until the end, which is a little unrealistic but I can see how it speaks to “mental toughness” which the author is focused on. A good book that I’m adding to my list.
I have a nonprofit for abuse prevention that focuses on the bond between mothers and daughters. This book is a good introduction to the awareness of and importance of mental health in children. Kate tackled things with no help from an adult until the end, which is a little unrealistic but I can see how it speaks to “mental toughness” which the author is focused on. A good book that I’m adding to my list.
November 27, 2019
Highlighted Words Difficult to Read
The typeface used for the letter “t” is difficult to read in the highlighted text, especially for the children who are this book’s target audience! The letter “t” is turned on its side and part of the crossbar is missing making it impossible to read by many children. It happens throughout the book and is very annoying.
The typeface used for the letter “t” is difficult to read in the highlighted text, especially for the children who are this book’s target audience! The letter “t” is turned on its side and part of the crossbar is missing making it impossible to read by many children. It happens throughout the book and is very annoying.
March 17, 2020
It’s a book about a little girl who reads a book and decides to try some of the techniques she learned. This book is so cute and extremely realistic - probably because the author took the examples from their own daughters. It ends with a section for parents, reiterating what mental toughness is and how it can help anyone be more productive and assertive.
October 11, 2020
Great story for young kids
My 6 year old daughters absolutely loved it and are now looking forward to finish the whole serie. The book has simple words and it is appropriate for first graders to read it by themselves however, you, as a parent/guardian, will really enjoy reading it with them to promote discussions over the different circumstances the character overcome.
My 6 year old daughters absolutely loved it and are now looking forward to finish the whole serie. The book has simple words and it is appropriate for first graders to read it by themselves however, you, as a parent/guardian, will really enjoy reading it with them to promote discussions over the different circumstances the character overcome.
December 27, 2019
Wonderful book to read young children which teaches coping strategies, visualisation techniques, positive affirmations, assertiveness and how to appropriately respond to unkind behaviour through a beautifully written story. Highly recommend.
October 27, 2020
My Strong Mind is about mental strength. Kate, the main character, learns about how to make up her own mind and how to have a positive attitude. I liked this book because I thought that it was useful to help children learn about self-acceptance and how to self-regulate.
October 27, 2020
AS being children, some may not comprehend the power of our minds. The author of this book, and the rest of the books in the series, found a unique. way to promote mental strength through fun illustrations, and characters kids can relate to.
February 16, 2021
A positive and inspiring book for
My 7 year old son really enjoyed this as a lot of the themes really resonated with him. He told me today ‘it’s like me and you ,mom!’ A great message and nice illustrations.
My 7 year old son really enjoyed this as a lot of the themes really resonated with him. He told me today ‘it’s like me and you ,mom!’ A great message and nice illustrations.
October 4, 2021
Great theme
The overall story about building a strong mind is good. I think it’s lacking a critical “safety and boundaries” element. This is a bit “grit your teeth and go for it all.”
The overall story about building a strong mind is good. I think it’s lacking a critical “safety and boundaries” element. This is a bit “grit your teeth and go for it all.”
January 21, 2024
Really really loved the book. It spoke to me and I feel so good after reading this. I feel empowered and inspired. It’s very important to grow resilient children and this book shows it through Kate. Highly recommend for all ages.
February 3, 2024
this made a connection
This book really made a connection with my daughter, who struggles with resilience everyday. We are going to read this a few times a week and I’m sure that she will feel the benefits.
This book really made a connection with my daughter, who struggles with resilience everyday. We are going to read this a few times a week and I’m sure that she will feel the benefits.
October 26, 2017
My own book to teach kids about confidence, resilience and a growth mindset
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