{"product_id":"just-because-i-am-a-childs-book-of-affirmation-isbn-9781631980527","title":"Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eYoung children need support and encouragement as they learn to value themselves and recognize their own worth—“not because of the things I do, not because of what I look like, not because of what I have . . . just because I am.” This book of sweet, simple affirmations for children helps them respect their bodies, acknowledge their own needs, and name their feelings. \u003ci\u003eJust Because I Am\u003c\/i\u003e invites little ones to love, accept, and feel good about themselves exactly as they are. A special section for parents, teachers, and caregivers includes activities and discussion questions to use with children.\u003c\/div\u003e | Vivid and inviting new art breathes fresh life into a perennially popular picture book on self-esteem for young children | \u003cp\u003eLauren Murphy Payne, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice with 30 years of experience. She specializes in the treatment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren has been a speaker at local, regional, and national conferences. She is the author and presenter of two video series: Making Anger Work for You and Anger as a Fear Driven Emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is the mother of two adult children and lives in Wisconsin with her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelissa Iwai received her BFA in illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives in Brooklyn, New York, and has illustrated many picture books.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\"This gentle and supportive approach validates children's feelings and emphasizes that they are in charge of their bodies and emotions.\"\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004774133989,"sku":"NP9781631980527","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/0bb53fa8-22d5-4988-8337-a62f0162f0e0.jpg?v=1762201460","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/just-because-i-am-a-childs-book-of-affirmation-isbn-9781631980527","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}