Advice and guidance written for children and young people with high learning potential to read for themselves. These books are available to purchase from us or, at no cost to you, we earn commission if you make a purchase through one of the affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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While there's no doubt that setting high standards for yourself is a good thing, perfectionism can come at a high price and if you try to change you can fall into the same traps that leave you stressed and disappointed. This book uses over 150 exercises and meditations in mindfulness to help you overcome perfectionism, teaching you to how accept the present moment, become more flexible towards yourself and others and still retain your love of a job well done. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
Do you worry about making mistakes? This book guides children and their parents through the emotions underlying a fear of making mistakes, using strategies and techniques based on cognitive-behavioural principles. This interactive self-help book educates, motivates and empowers children to cope with mistakes — so that they can explore new territory without fear! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
This book explains to children what perfectionism is and describes various ways of overcoming it, including developing coping skills, changing one's self-view, and talking to parents or other trusted adults. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
This guide is for gifted children aged 10 and under and helps them to realize that they’re not alone, they’re not “weird,” and that being smart is a bonus, not a burden. Based on a survey of 1,000 gifted kids, readers learn how to cope with high expectations, perfectionism, labels, bullying, friendships, and more. Upbeat, informative, friendly, and compact, this is an essential guide to growing up gifted. This is linked to the Kindle edition of this publication As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
Support the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted students. This one-of-a-kind book offers advice to help teens understand themselves, relate well to others, and reach their potential in life, thriving in a world that doesn’t always support or understand high ability. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
Ever had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook? Ever wanted to draw outside the lines but were afraid to do it? Through creative and quirky prompts, this journal encourages readers to fill the pages of the book with “destructive acts” like painting with coffee, poking holes in the pages, adding photos and defacing them. Get creative and face your fear of the blank page or perfectionism with this journal. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
This fun creative book will get you looking at the world in completely new ways. Collect quirky items such as: something miniature, a stain that is green, a used envelope and then apply a randomly dictated alteration - perhaps creating a funny character, adding polka dots, turning it into an article of clothing – the way you look at things will never be the same again! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -
Your whole life, you've been taught to avoid making a mess: try to keep everything under control, colour inside the lines, make it perfect, and at all costs, avoid contact with things that stain. Explore what it feels like to throw yourself off balance - on purpose! opening yourself to the possibility of creating something new and unexpected from messy mistakes! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases