Blending humor with valuable lessons about decision making in a way that is accessible and entertaining Hardcover Decision making is a tricky process especially when you re a waffle who can t make up her mind My favorite part about this book is the different solutions that Waffle goes through in order to help her feel confident making a decision There isn t just one right answer when it comes to how to make a decision and Waffle tries a few different ways before she finds something that works for her I also loved that Waffle acknowledges the consequences of making a choice When she decides to wear a swimsuit to school.

We refer to it as Waffling In Waffle Can t Decide we have an actual waffle that has trouble making decisions This is an adorable book that will help children learn how to make a decision and to accept the consequences of that decision Some of the decisions children make may seem inconsequential but those simple decisions assist in learning how to make the big decisions What should I wear to school That may seem like a simple decision to an adult but not so simple to a child not so simple to some adults either Do I wear a swimsuit to school Probably not a good idea What color socks should I wear Red with yellow stripes.

In Waffle Can t Decide by Brenda S Miles serves up a delightful story that cleverly plays on the term waffling to teach children about decision making Each decision showcases the consequences of choices in a fun and relatable way for young readers. Overall Waffle Can t Decide is a fantastic addition to any child s bookshelf she realizes that although she was able to make a choice it wasn t the best choice she could have made in that situation It also touches on following along with others and how that might seem fun at first but it ended up not being what Waffle really wanted These are some huge topics for kids to try and tackle as they navigate decision making and this book is a very fun addition resource for those conversations I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book provided by the publisher American Psychological Association via NetGalley All thoughts and opinions are my own Hardcover Waffle Can t DecideBrenda S Miles PhD. Monika Filipina IllustratorWhen we have trouble making decisions blue with red dots or purple with green frogs Should I do my homework or play a video game That s an important decision What happens if I don t do my homework Do I stay up most of the night on a school night or do I go to bed at a reasonable time All decisions have consequences In our story Waffle considers the consequences of different decisions Waffle tries different ways before she does anything This is a fun book as well as being educational I love the play on words waffle This is a logical book It teaches problem solving and critical thinking Many adults could benefit from reading this book This is a great book for parents or educators to share with their children The illustrations are fun bright and cheerful they add support to the text Thank you NetGalley for the review copy of this book Hardcover Waffle Can t Decide is a great picture book that focuses on young Waffle s struggle to make decisions big and small I really appreciated the way this book framed different types of decisions did not talk down to kiddos that struggle to make them quickly The book gave several different options to help you make decisions and discussed what decisions were big and what decisions were smaller. Thanks to NetGalley Brenda S Miles and the American Psychological Association for allowing me to read and review this book My thoughts and opinions are my own Hardcover I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book provided by the publisher American Psychological Association via NetGalley All thoughts and opinions are my own. Waffle Can t Decide is a great book for helping children understand choice related anxiety and strategies to use when they are faced with choice related anxiety themselves This is a great introduction for a conversation at home or in a therapy setting to help young children see choice related anxiety on the page and give them the words and relatable examples to express their own experiences The main character also mentions a few helpful strategies that can be expanded on in conversation with a knowledgeable parent or therapist whether private or school based Back matter is great for parents in helping them better understand this very real anxiety that can be crippling for some children and their families as a result A fabulous therapeutic resource Hardcover

Waffle Can't Decide By Brenda S. Miles PhD

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9781433843662

English

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Hardcover

Developing solid decision making skills is fundamental milestone for children as they learn to navigate the world and all the choices in it Simply said Waffle Can t Decide is a super relatable and engaging story about making decision and being decisive Blue socks Red socks Striped socks Within a swirl of indecisiveness Waffle just can t decide what to do And suddenly everything turns into a deciding disaster Every day we need to all make all kinds of decisions Some are easy so we don t need to think about them much Others are tough and we need time to ponder Decisions are important for bringing us joy and they are crucial for survival Everyday we make observations about the color of sky the sound of waves the smell of flowers the taste of honey but decision making is cerebral and abstract As young brains develop understanding how the brain thinks and chooses will help children better navigate the world and all the choices in it Waffle Can t DecideA nice short story about indecision I liked the story and the puns It includes techniques for overcoming indecision which I thought would be very helpful for anxious kids Quick but helpful. I was provided with a review copy by netgalley Hardcover I received this book as a DRC Waffle Can t Decide a book from the American Psychological Association is smart and a helpful resource for children struggling with making decisions I appreciated the way that it was worded and the sensitive manner in which the author presented something that is difficult for many people Hardcover I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book provided by the publisher American Psychological Association via NetGalley. I loved this book It is about waffle who can t decide on anything She has so many choices how can she decide Waffle tries out lots of techniques but they don t work Can Waffle ever make a decision again This book will teach kids it s okay to make decisions and whatever you decide doesn t have to be your decision forever This book is great for ages 3 It was really well worded and the illustrations were amazing This is a definite five star read Hardcover Thank you to Netgalley and Magination Press for a copy of the digital ARC The artwork is 5 5 So cute but also vibrant and goofy My four year old was cracking up at the food acting like people Unfortunately the storyline was hard to follow and wasn t very compelling My son had a difficult time following the line of thought throughout and the concept of making decisions was very abstract and not developmentally appropriate for his age I might recommend this to an older child ages 5 10 but the artwork is very young so I m conflicted Overall this would be a nice book for the right audience that just isn t me and my child at this time Hardcover Teachers and librarians check this one out The perfect book for 2 4 graders learning how to make decisions quickly I love the way it mapped out ways to make decisions focusing on fewer choices measuring the impact of the choices and even researching as a means to narrow choices down The illustrations are absolutely amazing Highly suggest for a library storytime or classroom read aloud Hardcover.

. The narrative is both engaging and educational encouraging children to think critically about their decisions while enjoying the whimsical world of food, The illustrations by Monika Filipina perfectly complements the story bringing the delicious waffle themed adventure to life