Big Conversations for Parents & Children
The books in this list are about topics that may come up because children ask those 'Big' questions. Sometimes it is hard for children to grasp these concepts and it is also hard for adults to approach these topics in a way our children can understand. We hope these lists will aid in having these important and meaningful discussion.
A lot of these titles and similar ones can be found in our Parenting Section, which is located beside the play area. This is also where we have curated resources for you as a parent. If you have any questions, or would like to suggest a new resource, please let us know.
First Experiences
The books in this list are about different firsts. The first visits to the doctor, a new home, or school can be a lot for a child to cope with. Growing up and moving on from comfort items or having their own room can also be stressful times for children. We hope these will aid in easing those worries and stresses.
Feelings
The books in this list are about big feelings. Some are positive, some are negative, but all are important. These books were chosen to aid in conversations about feelings that children might find hard to understand or communicate in healthy ways.
Social Situations
The books in this list are about social situations children find themselves in.
Some are positive, some are negative, but all are a part of life. These books were chosen to aid in conversations about how to handle these situations.
Families
The books in this list are about different types of families or family topics that children might benefit from deeper conversations.
Adoption
Adoption can sometimes be a difficult concept for children to understand. The books in this list were chosen to aid in discussion and understanding
Big Conversations - Adoption.pdf
New Baby
The books in this list are about the changes that happen within families when they are expecting a new baby, where children might benefit from a deeper conversation to fully understand.
Big Conversations - New Baby.pdf
Divorce
Divorce and seperation can be quite difficult for children to understand and cope with. The books in this list were chosen to aid in discussion and understanding.
Serious Illnesses
The books in this list are about people with serious illnesses. Sometimes it's hard for children to understand serious and sometimes invisible illnesses. We hope that these books will aid in having meaningful discussions.
Grief: Friends, Family, and Pets
Losing someone close to you is hard at any age, we hope that these books might make it easier to have meaningful conversations about death and grief.
Big Conversations - Grief.pdf
Self-Image
The books in this list are about self-image and ways to love one's self. Sometimes it's
hard for children to grasp these concepts and we hope these materials will aid in
having meaningful discussions.
Racism
The books in this list are intended to aid in conversations with children about race.