Nail biting. Thumb sucking. Hair twirling. Scab picking. Shirt chewing. Do you have a habit that's hard to stop? A habit that embarrasses you or gets you in trouble? If so, you're not alone. Lots of kids have habits they wish they could lose. But habits are stronger than wishes. They lock on, holding you tight. Even if you want to break free, you can't. Unless you have the keys.

What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat a variety of habits. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach children a set of habit-busting strategies in the form of 'keys' to unlock the chains holding their habits in place. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for empowering children to set themselves free.

 

This book is part of a book series called What-To-Do Guides For Kids .

There are 72 pages in this book. This is a guide book. This book was published 2008 by American Psychological Association .

Dawn Huebner , PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and their parents. The whimsical art of Bonnie Matthews appears in many children's books and magazines. She lives in Baltimore.