Ouch Moments
When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways
Michael Genhart author Viviana Garofoli illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:American Psychological Association
Published:7th Sep '15
Should be back in stock very soon
Explains "ouch moments" in kid-friendly terms, offers practical strategies for what kids can do to help, and empowers kids to stand up to mean and hurtful language.
Microaggressions or “ouch moments,” as they are referred to in the story, are brief exchanges where an indignity, insult, or slight is expressed—whether intentionally or not—from one person to another. For instance, when children use words like “lame” or “gay” to mean that something is bad, weird, or different, they communicate a message that having a disability or being part of LGBTQ+ community is equal to being bad, weird, or different. Children likely are not trying to be hurtful; they may just be repeating words that they have heard in the past and may not realize the discriminatory connotations.
Young people have a wonderful capacity to care about each other. However, they need guidance, mentoring, and modeling from adults to understand the impact of their words and behaviors.
A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Kevin L. Nadal, PhD, provides more information about microaggressions, and strategies for talking to children about hurtful language, discrimination, and bias.
Excerpt:
When a bee stings, Ouch! That hurts!
When your finger gets caught in a closing door, that hurts a lot.
Hearing a mean or hurtful word hurts a lot, too. When other kids say something mean or hurtful, it is hard to know what to do.
Gold medal winner, Mom's Choice Awards
Silver medal, 2016 Nautilus Awards
2nd place, Picture Books ages 6 & older, 2016 Purple Dragonfly Award
Honorable Mention, EUREKA! Excellence in Children's Nonfiction Award
Winner of a 2016 Family Choice Award
“Genhart clearly articulates how, when bullying occurs, it can be hard to know what to do. He encourages readers to avoid responding in kind, practice kindness (both to themselves and others), and talk to adults. It’s a solid resource for conflict meditation in clinical or school settings.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“People of all ages can learn and grow from the message of this offering. A great addition to collections.” —School Library Journal
“Children will learn strategies that will empower them to stand up to insults and hurtful language. This is a book that all children can identify with because they have been on both sides, as the perpetrator and receiver. Genhart also helps kids to recognize their own hurtful language in a way that doesn’t shame.” —Children’s Books Heal
“Ouch Moments is published by Magination Press, an arm of the American Psychological Association. Their books stand on firm ground. The multicultural illustrations are engaging and feature diverse circumstances. This would be an excellent read for the entire family; sometimes even adults need to be reminded of the important lessons Ouch Moments strives to teach. This book includes an informative and practical ‘Note to Parents and Caregivers.’” —GayleHSwift.com
ISBN: 9781433819629
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32 pages