I Feel Confused When Rules Change (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781946785626)

Confusion is hard to cope with. Everyone wants to be clear about rules and feel secure about boundaries in their life, but we all need to learn that rules change in different situations. Deb feels confused when the rules about toys and food change at school. Ada wants to help her share her birthday treats with classmates, but they both are surprised to learn the rules about that are different at school than they are at home. Ben, Fred, and Cal explain how the rules are different, and Deb is left to cope with her confusion. See how she copes with her confusion in this Book nine of the I Feel ... When ... book series. When you read the complete series you will see how many monster friends play together in a way to help everyone cope with their feelings.

This colorful book opens the door to discussing confusion in a nonthreatening way for younger audiences. It also uses nonviolent communication as described on the YouTube channel 'Dealing with Feelings' by psychotherapist Dr. Jim Porter and Karen Porter in their weekly show 'Feeling Fridays'. The husband-and-wife team invites you to explore feelings with your young reader as they begin to read. See how these furry friends learn appropriate ways to express feelings and solve problems by coping with their feelings through listening to one another and observing each other without judgement, expressing feelings and needs, and coping with feelings in compassionate helpful ways.