Resources for Parents, Caregivers & Teachers
Welcome to our curated list of additional resources for Creating Confidence.
Continue to explore all the ways you can help your kids develop their confidence through the power of positive psychology. Click on the affiliate links to discover books for parents and educators, as well as our list of highly-rated books, TV and Movies for kids and their caregivers to enjoy together.
Books for Adults
The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D.
A life-changing approach based on the research of Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D..
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How Full is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath and Don Clifton
The #1 New York Times and #1 BusinessWeek bestseller reveals how even the briefest interactions affect your relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Grounded in 50 years of research, this book will show you how to greatly increase the positive moments in your work and your life -- while reducing the negative.​​​
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From the renowned psychologist who introduced the world to “growth mindset” comes this updated edition of the million-copy bestseller—featuring transformative insights into redefining success, building lifelong resilience, and supercharging self-improvement.
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Books for Kids
Happiness Is: 500 Things to Be Happy About, by Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar
Quite often it is the little things in life that can make you happy, and sometimes you need a reminder or two or 500!
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A Little Spot Needs Positive Thinking by Diane Alber
This book series helps unpack big emotions for little kids and reminds them that life is all about balance.
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Taco Falls Apart by Brenda S. Miles PhD & Monika Filipina
It can be hard to get through the day when there are so many expectations, and sometimes even with the best intentions, we can begin to crack and fall apart.
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Happiness is a feeling to pass on, even on a cloudy day! And you never know when it might be passed on back to you.
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Kindness Grows by Britta Teckentrup
Words matter, and this clever book with cut-outs and rhyming verse illustrates the concept of kindness in a concrete way.
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The Gratitude Jar, by Katrina Liu and Bella Ansori (Illustrator)
A children’s book about creating habits of thankfulness and a positive mindset.
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The Magical Yet, by Angela DiTerlizzi and Lorena Álvarez (Illustrator)
Who or what is Yet? This rhyming tale helps us look forward to all that we have YET to accomplish.
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Sometimes we all need to be reminded that we can silence the negative thoughts and take back control with a can-do attitude and a positive mindset.
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a sweet little grass-eating sheep, teaches us all a lesson about what exactly is happiness.
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Happy Right Now, by Julie Berry and Holly Hatam (Illustrator)
While happiness is important, we do need to feel all the feels. By acknowledging the not-so-happy moments in our lives, we can push through and come out on the other side.
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Joy, by Corrinne Averiss and Isabelle Follath (Illustrator)
Oh, if finding joy were as simple as waving about a catching-kit. Fern’s adventure illustrates the elusive yet rewarding hunt for joy.
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Sometimes, kind words are the type of encouragement we all need.
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Catching Thoughts by Bonnie Clark and Summer Macon (Illustrator)
A clever story about literally facing one’s negative thoughts in order to replace them with positive ones. A mindful practice indeed!
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Dream Street,by Tricia Elam Walker and Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)
Community counts! Share in the friendships of all ages in this award-winning picture book.
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Spin, by Rebecca Janni and George Ermos (Illustrator)
Life is full of ups and downs, but we all need to keep pedaling (or pushing) forward.
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Tomorrow Most Likely by Dave Eggers and Lane Smith (Illustrator) The possibilities are endless when you look forward to what can happen tomorrow.​​
The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor with award-winning illustrations
Mel shows us what it looks like to believe in oneself.​
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Taste Your Words by Bonnie Clark and Todd Bright (Illustrator)
What if mean words tasted like rotten eggs? How might you sweeten up your words? Amera is about to find out!
​The Whatifs by Emily Kilgore and Zoe Persico (Illustrator)
We can all struggle with anxiety and be plagued by the Whatifs. Join Cora as she battles her ever-present doubts before a big day.
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Shows & Movies
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
On Prime Video, a sweet movie about Marcel who eeks out a tiny existence with his grandmother. Campy and fun, the main character shows perseverance and character.
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