Children today deal with stress, trauma and violence. Making It Better: Activities for Children Living in a Stressful World explains trauma-informed education, an approach that recognizes the impact of traumatic stress on children and its effect on the growing brain, and applies the latest neurological research to teaching methods, disciplainary policies, and interactions to support grieving children.

This book responds to the learning and behavioral needs of children who have experienced traumatic events or toxic stress-such as natural disasters, community violence, or abuse or neglect within the child's familial relations-and includes a collection of more than 75 activities and strategies to help children heal and feel empowered.

Distressed children need absolute emotional securities and an opportunity to engage in healing activities. With your help, children can begin to build resiliency and find renewed hope for the future.

Summary from: Redleaf Press, 2014.

Barbara Oehlberg, completed MA, is an eduction and child trauma consultant who has presented for many organizations tthroughout the country. With a career that has spanned many levels. Barbara has spent more than 30 years making a positive impact on children's lives.

To read excerpts and purchase Barbara's book Making It Better: Activities for Children Living in a Stressful World - 2nd Edition, click here to be redirected to Amazon.com