Children and adults today are busier than ever. That's why it is so important to recognize the signs of stress and have multiple strategies for managing time as well as stress. I'm Stretched by Julia Cook does a fantastic job of sharing realistic ways kids can work through the stress in their lives. I want to share more about this book along with a few activities you can try.

Bullying is happening in schools more often than we'd like to admit. Not only do we need to teach our students what bullying is (and isn't), but we need to ensure our students have the skills and strategies to stand up to bullies. Julia Cook has recently updated her book Bully B.E.A.N.S. Not only does this book help children identify bullying, but it offers strategies for those who are targets and bystanders. I have a few activities you can pair with this story, too.