Audio books, beginning school, pottytraining, crisis, self help books

These four unique audio tapes, developed by Gail Carr Feldman, PhD, are designed to help children learn to cope with special stressful moments of childhood, like sleep problems and nightmares, your child's first day of school, coping with being sick, and potty training. Through gentle storytelling of the adventures of Asa the baby elephant, Dr. Feldman leads young ones into relaxation and reassurance in scary or trying times. All tapes include soothing keyboard music specially created and performed by Jeane Rich.
Children's Coping Audio Series contains:
Asa's Sick Day	Two adorable elves, Lep and Sprite, teach Asa the little elephant all about self-care. With love and humor, thy show Asa the importance of drinking lots of fluids, resting and asking for help when it's needed. They also provide relaxation training and mental imagery helpful in coping with pain or discomfort. Asa even learns about his immune system and how to help it work more effectively. This is learning for a lifetime of good health! Psychologist Gail Carr Feldman, PhD, developed this tape to help children learn how the body works and how to help themselves cope with the discomfort and recover quickly. A "Dear Mom and Dad" letter is enclosed listing how-to solutions for often-asked parents' questions. "I'm so impressed with the Sick Day tape. Our children love to listen to it. It's wonderful to not only have a teaching aid, but one that helps children feel good about themselves and gives them coping skills." - Kathy Byers, R.M., Director, TLC House for Sick Children
Asa Goes to School	In this tape, Asa the baby elephant gets the reassurance he needs from his caring parents. Father Elephant plays a major role in helping Asa come to terms with his worries about being away from home, being comfortable with his teacher, making friends, and being able to learn. Mother Elephant reassures Asa by reminding him of all the times he will still be with her. Psychologist Gail Carr Feldman, PhD, developed this tape to help children feel ready to go to school. A "Dear Mom and Dad" letter is enclosed listing how-to solutions for often-asked parents' questions. *For Ages 4 and 5*
Asa's Potty Learning	In this original story, toddlers are reassured that potty training is a big change, but something they can accomplish. Even though Asa the baby elephant and his eaglet friends, Mitchell and Maximilian, don't like to change and do have accidents, their mommies and daddies help them to grow up. What a celebration there is when Asa finally succeeds! By listening to this charming story, toddlers will be reassured that potty training is a big change, but they can do it! Psychologist Gail Carr Feldman, PhD, developed this tape as a way to ease toddlers' anxieties of toilet training. A "Dear Mom and Dad" letter is enclosed listing how-to solutions for often-asked parents' questions. "Our anxiety about leaving our son's toilet training to his pre-school was ended when we played Asa's Potty Learning. He really became motivated to work with us to use his potty. He loved Asa the Elephant...especially the part when he got to squirt water all over! This tape made toilet training a joy." - Barbara Bowman, Oakland, CA
Asa's Sweet Dreams [out of print]	Two delightful, original stories created to help small children:fall asleep quickly and easily, and learn to handle dreams and nightmares. Asa, the baby elephant, teaches your child to fall asleep "as easy as 1, 2, 3", as the Dream Babies recite poems to lullaby music, creating a unique solution for the common dilemma of weary parents and fearful children. Psychologist Gail Carr Feldman, PhD, developed this tape to help children fall asleep quickly and overcome night fears. A "Dear Mom and Dad" letter is enclosed listing how-to solutions for often-asked parents' questions. "Following a family move, my youngest insisted on sleeping with her older sister for six months. After listening to Asa's Sweet Dreams, it was HER idea to return to sleeping in her own bed." - Elizabeth Londis, PhD, Albuquerque, NM "My children began having bad dreams after watching a scary TV program. Listening to Asa's Sweet Dreams helped them to over come their fears. Bedtime has become much easier. They no longer argue with me when it's time." - Carolyn Lundgren., Highlands Ranch, CO