About This Book
Reach for this book when your child has dug in their heels and refuse to budge, whether it is over putting on shoes or leaving the park. It provides a gentle mirror for those moments when a 'no' feels like the only option and the emotions behind it feel too big to manage. The story follows Dug, a lovable dog who finds himself stuck in a stubborn mood. Through humor and relatable scenarios, the book explores the physical and emotional sensation of being 'stuck' in one's ways. It is a perfect tool for parents of toddlers and preschoolers to normalize the feeling of stubbornness while modeling how to eventually move forward with empathy and patience. By focusing on the dog's perspective, it allows children to recognize their own behavior without feeling lectured, making it an excellent choice for opening a dialogue about flexibility and big feelings.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and focuses on behavioral psychology through an animal lens. There are no heavy topics like death or trauma; the focus remains on the 'everyday crisis' of toddler-age emotional regulation. It is realistic in its depiction of moods and hopeful in its resolution.
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