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    Bianca SchulzeBy 2 Mins Read General


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    Help middle schoolers navigate their changing social environments by providing them with a set of common hurdles and tools to overcome them.

    Age Range: 11-14

    Paperback: 97 pages

     

    Dance DilemmaHere’s How To Deal: The Dance Dilemma

    Written by Shayna Brody Whitehouse, Eleanor Gil-Kashiwabara and Erika Qualls Laing

    Publisher’s Synopsis: The authors offer a unique perspective as both psychologists and parents of their own middle-schoolers. This first book in a series offers the story from the perspective of both boys and girls as they navigate the same few weeks of a school year and experience several dilemmas from their own perspectives. Topics include such areas as bullying, cyberbullying, friendships, learning disabilities, divorce, cheating, and honesty. The book also offers a Companion Guide that can be used for discussion throughout the story. It can be utilized as a tool by teachers, parents, counselors, or whomever supports the child. Children/teens can also read the book on their own as a means to help with thoughtful decision making and discussion.

    Ages 4-6 | Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press | 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0999176122

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    About the Authors
    3 Docs Press

    Eleanor, Erika, and Shayna were inspired to create their company 3 Docs Press and their first book Here’s How to Deal: The Dance Dilemma, after realizing that many schools did not have funding for full-time counselors and that teachers often had to address issues that kids faced within the classroom setting. The book gives teachers, other adults and kids ways to problem solve and explore those dilemmas through a story format. The authors collectively have a wide range of clinical experiences.

    Eleanor is a Research Associate Professor at Portland State University and has focused her professional work around culturally appropriate mental health service for children and families. She lives in Portland, OR with her family, including two daughters, ages 6 and 12.
    Shayna lives with her family, including her two sons (a teen and tween), in the greater Boulder Colorado area. Her professional background is in school psychology , private practice, and as a professor in a school psychology graduate program.

    Erika lives in Lafayette, Colorado with her family, including her two sons. Her professional background as a psychologist ranges the age span from very young to geriatrics and she has worked in private practice, group and hospital settings.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    33 Comments

    1. Victoria Scott on

      This would be the perfect book for my nephew! He starts middle school next year and to give him a head start on the tough stuff, would be a blessing!

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    2. John Smith on

      “Answer one or both of these questions: Why are you excited to win this book?Have you ever had to help middle schoolers navigate their changing social environments?” Yes, as a middle schooler I often had to do the latter thing.

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    5. Nancy Jachcik on

      Excited to read this book to see what guiance and tips it offers. yes I have had to prepare my daughters and son for the changing social environment but had to actually start it especially for my daughters way before middle school. Times are a changing!

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    9. Carol Luciano on

      What a wonderful book to guide for our middle schoolers. My 2 grandson both entered middle school this year. What a helpful guide for my daughter to reaf.

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    12. Beth T. on

      Middle school is so difficult. I always dread when my nieces and nephews have to navigate the social obstacle courses that inevitably face them when they return to school during these years. It would be great to win a copy of this book and help our current middle schooler find his way.

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    14. Tanya Guthrie on

      I’m excited to win this book because my son is going to middle school next year and I want to be as ready for it as I possibly can. I know it was hard for me personally so I have my own experiences to offer guidance, but I know that times have changed also.

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    17. Natalie on

      I would love to win this book because my mom is a 5th grade teacher and this would help her as her students transition to middle school.

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    18. Lisa on

      I’m excited about the chance to win this book because it sounds like useful information on how to deal with difficult subjects. I have not had to help middle schoolers navigate social challenges yet, but I know that middle school is full of changes that can be difficult.

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    22. Ryan Schenk on

      Yes I was a tooter for quite a while so I did help students meet their standards and master environments. These tend to be the toughest years so dont tread lightly.

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    25. brenna Pappert on

      Great idea to have the companion book for the parents/teachers. I love it. An important subject to deal with.

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    26. Mary Songer on

      There is so much confusing information out there now for kids and I see the schools making things worse, not better. It’s important for parents and caring family members to help and books are a part of that. Not to mention that reading is a habit that will help kids all through life.

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    30. Maureen Blatz on

      Wonderful books for my nephew i was a teacher in now retired I love books and how children grow when they read

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    33. Heaven Kelough on

      I’m excited to with this prize pack for my niece because she loves to read! I haven’t helped middle schoolers before.

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