Sometimes When I'm Sad Hardcover – April 27, 2020

Absolutely awesome and well written book! In "Sometimes When I'm Sad", she gives children a voice while teaching them how to convey their feelings and how to cognitivily recognize their own behaviors and what they can do instead to make themselves feel better. The icing on the cake is in the back of the book, where the author gives information and suggestions for parents, teachers and caregivers about the things they themselves can do to help alleviate the depression a child may be experiencing. A gem of a book that includes something for all ages to help recognize behaviors of pediactric depression and what can be done, by the children and by the adults around them, to help get these children to feel some well-deserved relief.

Sometimes When I'm Sad is For Grown-Ups Too! Just like Sometimes When I'm Mad--the author writes this book in a way that makes it very useful as a read-along for children and caregivers. Emotions are confusing and difficult to navigate for children still learning and developing. The author tackles sadness and depression in this children's book in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand fashion for children. While the author presents the realities of unhappiness in children, she gives some beneficial coping techniques and management strategies for both children and caregivers as well. The book shares tips and techniques so that parents and caregivers can use the book and its ideas to support children facing feelings of sadness--whether temporary or prolonged. The book ends with a few pages of very valuable resources for parents and caregivers seeking to understand sadness and depression and to offer some remedies in children from baby through middle school-aged.Sometimes When I'm Sad Offers the Perfect Conversation Starter for Families. The book follows a young boy facing feelings of sadness ."Children and caregivers will easily relate to the pages of this book and will be able to talk about the feelings, actions, and suggestions offered on each page. The author provides readers and caregivers with many insights and information to consider with simple text and illustrations.Would I Recommend Sometimes When I'm Sad by Deborah Serani? As a child, I often remember hearing grown-ups say--"What does a kid have to be sad about?" Sadness and depression in children was, and is, a valid concern and a reality for many today. Books like this serve to support children and families as both learn to navigate changing views on mental health. I loved the author's writing style and presentation as she shared her professional knowledge in a simple, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-use manner for families with young children. While the book is a children's book--the author offers many resources for families and caregivers and tips for seeking professional mental health support.As with Sometimes When I'm Mad, I would recommend this book for families with young children seeking to support the child's emotional development better. The book is also valuable to families already working with a counselor. The book gives some helpful conversation starters, coping ideas, and resources that can further support their efforts or help them reinforce some of the "assignments" that counselors give during sessions.I received a copy of this book from the author or publisher for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from iRead Book Tours. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.Sadness is not an adult issue. As Deborah Serani, Psy.D. (the author) and Kyra Teis (the illustrator) depicted, sadness can strike people of all ages. The author is correct – when someone is sad, sometimes nothing helps alleviate their sadness.While this book was intended for children, parents can significantly benefit from the last portion of the story. Deborah Serani, Psy.D. gives insightful clues on “How To Spot Sadness In Children of Various Ages,” “Ways To Reduce Sadness In Children,” “When To Seek Professional Help,” and “Resources For More Information And Support.” In the last-mentioned section, there are websites and helpline numbers.When your child is feeling sad, I encourage you to share this story with them. Use the powerful images created by Kyra Teis and ask if they ever feel sad and, if so, how do they handle it."Sometimes When I’m Sad" would be a beneficial tool for child therapists, counselors, or social workers.In conclusion, the story is simple to understand and read, so it’s a perfect fit for young readers — whether they are currently experiencing sadness or not.

Sometimes When I'm Sad is another very useful and helpful book that takes a look at helping a child deal with sadness. Just like the the "Mad" book, this helps simplify to a child the way they are feeling. It puts into words what a child may not be able to express yet. These feelings and emotions are normal with most everyone, even adults. Just like the other book, I have benefited and think most adults would also benefit from this book.I liked the creative and yet simple tips on ways that we or a child can try to cope with the sadness. All very helpful, useful, and productive. These exercises show a healthier way to deal with the sadness, which hits us all in some form or another at times. And again, the artwork is absolutely lovely. In the last pages of the book is the expanded resources and more explanations on the helps, tips, and coping mechanisms. All very useful.I was provided a copy of this book from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

I chose to read this book after receiving a free copy from iRead Book Tours. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.This is a great book for all children. It explains in terms they understand how sadness or even depression may feel and how to handle it. The illustrations are colorful, and anyone can look at them and know what the people are feeling.At the end of the book is a section for adults about helping children to deal with sadness. It explains how to spot it in children of different ages as well as ways to reduce sadness in children. There is also a list of resources that can be helpful.Sometimes When I’m Sad is a great book for children to read and learn about dealing with sadness, but it is also an important resource for caregivers to help children to deal with it.