There are four volumes in the Keep Kids Safe Self-Help Skills Series. Each book has an expanded and abridged version. Expanded contains additional information and workbooks. This is an abridged version and does not contain the workbook. Volume 1 is about being physically and emotionally safe. Volume 2 is for self-awareness skills. Volume 3 addresses having healthy relationships and being of service to others. Volume 4 focuses on self-care for those who care about kids.These books are the only ones of their kind. They were put together with kids for kids. When I asked 160 of my students how to be a better parent and teacher, their answers became the foundation for these materials. They identified what they wanted to learn. They taught me by their example how to simplify important information, using their words.These books are not just for breaking cycles of addiction and abuse. When used as intended, they are also tools for prevention. Workbooks are included to provide suggested activities to use as a curriculum. These books teach leadership skills with integrity. They prevent suicides and kids bullying other kids. They help build a bridge to give kids and adults a safe place to meet in conversations that lead to problem solving with calmness and clarity. These books are the solutions for healing families and communities. To help our kids, we have to model the behaviors that inspire them. We can begin with learning how to listen to their heartfelt desires. We can begin with taking the time to learn more about the world they live in, from their point of view. These books are a great place to begin.
About the Author: Michele grew up on the streets of Honolulu, Hawaii. Her childhood did not lend itself to survival, let alone academic or professional longevity. She credits good teachers and even better friends, for her personal success. She finished high school, graduated from college and went on to graduate studies in secondary education and special education for gifted and talented kids. Today she has twenty plus e-books available on the internet, ranging in subject from Forgiveness to Self-help Skills for Kids. No one is more surprised than she is. Her books come from knowing how to listen, asking great questions, and writing about topics that people are not comfortable to ask about. She writes about important ideas in simple easy to read formats. Her first four books, Self Help Skills for Kids, were written with kids for kids. She humbly asked them for advice on how to be a better parent and teacher. They courageously gave her their heartfelt answers that forever changed her life. Michele's books are creative responses to the challenges everyone faces. She writes with courage and honesty, because it is what her sixth grade students taught her to do.