Book Recommendation - Caring for Kids from Hard Places

 

As a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), I'm required to complete some continuing education throughout the year each year. This can be in the form of seminars, movies, books, documentaries or any number of items as long as they touch on the subjects of foster care, abuse, neglect or adoption. This book was a great addition to my continuing education for the year as it touched on all of the above. Though a relatively short read, this book was packed with a lot of great information for anyone who works with children - through school, church, foster care or parenting. With each chapter providing key takeaways and discussion questions, this one is a great one to use for trainings and the like as well. Here's a bit about the book:

Why doesn’t he act his age? Why does she behave so impulsively? Why does he have meltdowns so often?
There is always meaning behind behavior in all of us. It might be a behavioral reaction from something as simple as hunger or exhaustion. Or something far more serious – a triggered reaction to a traumatic, frightening experience.

Children who have experienced early childhood neglect or trauma are often greatly impacted in developmental ways. Children in foster care or who are given up for adoption often deal with these kinds of negative early experiences and it can be difficult to know how to help. People who teach–either in school or children’s ministry often see these youngsters’ behavior as confusing and don’t understand why.

In Caring for Kids from Hard Places , Jayne and David Schooler discuss the reasons behind why children and teens sometimes exhibit potentially disruptive behavior. Together, they offer practical strategies on training, equipping and resourcing staff and volunteers to provide a responsive environment for children with behavioral challenges. Caring for Kids from Hard Places Discover how to better love children from difficult backgrounds and pave their way for a better life.


Here's my full 4-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6438297571

This book releases May 7, 2024 wherever books are sold. 

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