Please Explain Terrorism to Me: A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for Their Parents

A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for their Parents

Complemented by exquisite, colorful artwork, Dr. Zelinger skillfully crafts an easily relatable children's story using everyday situations, around the oppressive concept of Terrorism in the news. With masterful understanding of the child's world, new and frightening concepts are introduced carefully and gently, with the child's perspective in mind. Dr. Zelinger provides parent coaching to further the dialogue in her P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom section (Prepare, Explain, Answer, Reassure, Listen, Safeguard) where caregivers are given scripts to guide them, as well as room for individuality. This pioneer book helps children and parents face a critical, often avoided topic with reassurance and calm.

"This book provides the 'PEARLS' of wisdom for parents and children to discuss a scary topic like terrorism in ways that promote healthy and authentic parent-child conversations that yield to mutual respect and bonding."
--Marc A. Brackett, PhD., Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

"Deep and yet accessible, her remarkable deciphering of the psychological factors that hinder the free communication between parents and children on terrorism is compelling.This fascinating guide amounts to a riveting lesson of clarity and to a masterpiece in bridging the unbridgeable."
--Hon. Yehuda Lancry, Former Ambassador of Israel to the U.N.

"Please Explain 'Terrorism' to Me is a straightforward and down-to-earth treatment of a difficult subject. Dr. Zelinger uses common sense, a simple clarification of the basic issues, and reassurance to provide a deeper understanding of terrorism for kids--without a corresponding rise in anxiety."
--Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., Psychologist/Author,

Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a distinguished Board Certified Psychologist with Diplomate status in school psychology as well as a credentialed play therapist who serves on executive boards of state and and national organizations. Laurie is the author of the bestselling book Please Explain Anxiety to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents, 2nd Edition

Ann Israeli is a retired art teacher, wall paper and textile designer.

Learn more at www.DrZelinger.com

From the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press (www.LHPress.com)

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Please Explain Terrorism to Me: A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for Their Parents

A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for their Parents

Complemented by exquisite, colorful artwork, Dr. Zelinger skillfully crafts an easily relatable children's story using everyday situations, around the oppressive concept of Terrorism in the news. With masterful understanding of the child's world, new and frightening concepts are introduced carefully and gently, with the child's perspective in mind. Dr. Zelinger provides parent coaching to further the dialogue in her P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom section (Prepare, Explain, Answer, Reassure, Listen, Safeguard) where caregivers are given scripts to guide them, as well as room for individuality. This pioneer book helps children and parents face a critical, often avoided topic with reassurance and calm.

"This book provides the 'PEARLS' of wisdom for parents and children to discuss a scary topic like terrorism in ways that promote healthy and authentic parent-child conversations that yield to mutual respect and bonding."
--Marc A. Brackett, PhD., Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

"Deep and yet accessible, her remarkable deciphering of the psychological factors that hinder the free communication between parents and children on terrorism is compelling.This fascinating guide amounts to a riveting lesson of clarity and to a masterpiece in bridging the unbridgeable."
--Hon. Yehuda Lancry, Former Ambassador of Israel to the U.N.

"Please Explain 'Terrorism' to Me is a straightforward and down-to-earth treatment of a difficult subject. Dr. Zelinger uses common sense, a simple clarification of the basic issues, and reassurance to provide a deeper understanding of terrorism for kids--without a corresponding rise in anxiety."
--Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., Psychologist/Author,

Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a distinguished Board Certified Psychologist with Diplomate status in school psychology as well as a credentialed play therapist who serves on executive boards of state and and national organizations. Laurie is the author of the bestselling book Please Explain Anxiety to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents, 2nd Edition

Ann Israeli is a retired art teacher, wall paper and textile designer.

Learn more at www.DrZelinger.com

From the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press (www.LHPress.com)

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A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for their Parents

Complemented by exquisite, colorful artwork, Dr. Zelinger skillfully crafts an easily relatable children's story using everyday situations, around the oppressive concept of Terrorism in the news. With masterful understanding of the child's world, new and frightening concepts are introduced carefully and gently, with the child's perspective in mind. Dr. Zelinger provides parent coaching to further the dialogue in her P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom section (Prepare, Explain, Answer, Reassure, Listen, Safeguard) where caregivers are given scripts to guide them, as well as room for individuality. This pioneer book helps children and parents face a critical, often avoided topic with reassurance and calm.

"This book provides the 'PEARLS' of wisdom for parents and children to discuss a scary topic like terrorism in ways that promote healthy and authentic parent-child conversations that yield to mutual respect and bonding."
--Marc A. Brackett, PhD., Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

"Deep and yet accessible, her remarkable deciphering of the psychological factors that hinder the free communication between parents and children on terrorism is compelling.This fascinating guide amounts to a riveting lesson of clarity and to a masterpiece in bridging the unbridgeable."
--Hon. Yehuda Lancry, Former Ambassador of Israel to the U.N.

"Please Explain 'Terrorism' to Me is a straightforward and down-to-earth treatment of a difficult subject. Dr. Zelinger uses common sense, a simple clarification of the basic issues, and reassurance to provide a deeper understanding of terrorism for kids--without a corresponding rise in anxiety."
--Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., Psychologist/Author,

Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a distinguished Board Certified Psychologist with Diplomate status in school psychology as well as a credentialed play therapist who serves on executive boards of state and and national organizations. Laurie is the author of the bestselling book Please Explain Anxiety to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents, 2nd Edition

Ann Israeli is a retired art teacher, wall paper and textile designer.

Learn more at www.DrZelinger.com

From the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press (www.LHPress.com)

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781615992911
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Publication date: 11/01/2016
Pages: 74
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile: 810L (what's this?)
Age Range: 7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Dr. Laurie Zelinger, Diplomate, is a Board Certified Psychologist with a specialty in School Psychology, and a Registered Play Therapist with forty years' experience. She is a licensed New York State psychologist who recently retired from a Long Island public school system and is now devoting her time exclusively to writing, consulting, and her busy private practice. Dr. Laurie's previous books include: "Please Explain Anxiety to Me: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents", The "O MY" in TonsillectOMY & AdenoidectOMY: How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery (in its second edition), A Smart Girl's Guide to Liking Herself Even on the Bad Days for American Girl, and a chapter on selective mutism in the compendium, School Based Play Therapy (second edition). She is also credited with being a consultant for the Bitty Baby book series by American Girl where she assisted in the development of the "For Parents" sections, as well as editorial development of another American Girl book. Dr. Laurie's interest in writing began in 4th grade, when a play she wrote was performed by students in her public school. Dr. Zelinger is a fellow and elected officer in the nationally based American Academy of School Psychology and spent four years on the Executive Board of the New York Association of Play Therapy. As a media referral specialist for the American Psychological Association, she has contributed to nearly 200 venues regarding child development. Dr. Laurie and her psychologist husband, Dr. Fred, are both certified Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteers. They have been happily married for over thirty-five years and have raised four children. You can learn more about Dr. Zelinger and her books at www.DrZelinger.com.

Ann Israeli graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and began her art career as a textile designer. She worked designing wallpaper and home furnishings before moving on to a career in Women's and Children's knitwear designs, where she won many awards. She began a second career as an art teacher in the Rockville Centre School District on Long Island, New York and earned her Masters of Art degree from Adelphi University (New York). Currently, Ann enjoys visiting her newest grandson in California and spending time with her husband, children, family, and friends. She also relishes her time working on oil painting and hopes to continue on her new path as an illustrator.

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CHAPTER 1

THE STORY BEGINS ...

"MOM!! WHAT'S THAT MEAN? WHAT'S GOING ON?" Coming from the living room TV, I heard the announcer say, "Breaking news! Seven injured, six known dead." Then lots of big words I couldn't figure out. "Emergency situation ... Death toll ... High alert ... Terrorists ... Group taking responsibility ..."

Mom was working in the kitchen and didn't even know what I was talking about until she followed me into the living room. There were all sorts of crazy things on TV. People running and yelling. Smoke. Sirens. Police. Ambulances. It was so scary. It was a little like some of the video games my big brother plays, but worse because the adults were crying, there was no animation, and I couldn't tell who were the good guys and who were the bad guys. The look on my mother's face told me this was serious. Something terrible had happened.

Mom turned off the television and tried to change the subject to distract me. She asked me to come with her to the kitchen while she cut up vegetables for dinner. I was having a snack and starting my homework when her phone suddenly got a text. It was the song that always plays when Aunt Rachel wants to tell her something. Even though I'm not allowed to read Mom's messages, I saw a few words flash on the screen for a second: "OMG! Have you been listening to ..." and then the words disappeared. Mom Facetimed my father right away, and they whispered a lot. There was something they didn't want me to know. I was getting scared.

When Dad came home, he talked about traffic, told my little sister not to eat with her fingers, asked my big brother, Noah, if he had any tests, and someone said the chicken was delicious. No one said anything about what was on TV. So I didn't either.

After dinner, I did all the stuff I usually do and pretty much forgot about everything that scared me. I played and took a shower and brushed my teeth and put on my pajamas. When I got into bed, I was really glad that I had my stuffed animals and action figures all around me.

The next morning, I went to school, and everything was just about the same. We did English Language Arts, math, and wrote in our journals. I wondered whether I should write about what I had seen on TV, but I decided not to because I really didn't know if it would be okay, and besides, it was so confusing. I didn't know what it was all about. So I wrote about my soccer game instead.

By the time it was finally lunch time, I was starving! I was also excited thinking about recess until I remembered ... about Jack. He always made me give him my chips. He was big and mean and looked like a blowfish. Hmm, maybe I didn't want those chips anyway.

The bus ride home was normal. We all squished in with our backpacks. Lots of kids were talking and laughing while the kids in the back were screaming and throwing things. The bus driver yelled that he was going to have to stop the bus if we didn't stay in our seats. Yup! Just a regular day.

Mom was waiting for me when I got home. I heard the television in the living room and a story about an attack. It was just like yesterday. Did something happen again? While I was taking off my jacket, Mom quickly ran and turned off the TV. My little sister, Zookie, didn't even seem to notice and was probably too young to care anyway. Mom and I talked about school and soccer practice and whether I was hungry. We didn't talk about Jack.

Noah brought his best friend, Mason, home from school that afternoon. They rushed into the house, headed for the kitchen, and stuffed their faces. I secretly hoped that they weren't going to finish the chips. What would happen to me if there weren't any left to give Jack the next day? Mom told the big boys that they had to start their homework, but Noah didn't want to. He wanted to play video games instead. At first, they just talked, but then it got pretty loud. Mom and Noah argued for-ehhh-ver ... and then they finally worked it out. I was hoping the boys would get to play video games so I could watch.

Wow, it was so cool! Mason got to the next level. Pow pow pow! PSSSHHH! I just stared at the explosions on the screen and could imitate the sounds of the weapons perfectly. How come Mom and Dad won't let me play these games? These aren't real people so nobody is really dying. It's just a game. It's not real. Reset! Then everything can go back to the way it was.

(Continues…)


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Table of Contents

Dedication ...............................................................................................6

Introduction ......................................................................................... 7

Defining Terrorism .............................................................................8

The Story Begins... ............................................................................. 10

For Parents ......................................................................................... 62

P-E-A-R-L-S: Prepare, Explain, Answer, Reassure, Listen, Safeguard......................................................63

References ...........................................................................................67

About the Author .............................................................................. 70

About the Illustrator ..................................................................... 71

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