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| '''Joy Berry''' (born April 15, 1944) is an American writer and |
'''Joy Berry''' (born April 15, 1944) is an American writer and child development specialist. | ||
| ==Biography== | |||
| Berry has written over 250 self-help books for kids that have sold over 85 million copies, and is known in the juvenile publishing and media industries as the "Inventor of Self-Help Books for Kids".{{Citation needed|date=July 2019}} | |||
| According to |
According to Berry, “I began writing self-help books for kids in order to fill a void in both educational institutions as well as the marketplace. My goal was to provide step-by-step, easy to understand information that could help kids become responsible for themselves, responsible in their relationship with others, and responsible in the way in which they relate to their environment.” | ||
| ⚫ | In 2004, ] and the United Nations recruited Berry to translate the Convention on the Rights of the Child into a self-help book for kids with related educational materials called Mine and Yours. Soon after, the American Red Cross recruited Berry to write two self-help books for kids with related educational materials that addressed the subjects of Human Dignity as put forth in International Humanitarian Law and Peaceful Conflict Resolution as put forth in the Geneva Conventions. | ||
| As a child developmentalist, educator, and parenting expert, Joy worked from 1978 through 1990 to compile the Joy Berry Classics, which is the only comprehensive collection of self-help books that exists for children birth through 13 years of age. Since 1990 she has continued to update and contemporize the books, and has incorporated the Living Skills concepts from the books into story-based cross-media products including TV programs. | |||
| ⚫ | In 2013, the materials developed for Amnesty International, the United Nations, and the American Red Cross were updated and incorporated into a single edutainment program called Kids for Global Peace. The program features animated characters called The Junkroom Band and includes an interactive website, 36 two-minute music and dance television interstitials (that combine live action with animation), three electronic comic books, and three teachers guides that teach kids about human rights, human dignity, and peaceful conflict resolution. | ||
| ⚫ | In 2004, Amnesty International and the United Nations recruited |
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| ==The Human race club series== | |||
| ⚫ | In 2013, the materials developed for Amnesty International, the United Nations, and the American Red Cross were updated and incorporated into a single edutainment program called Kids for Global Peace. The program features animated characters called The Junkroom Band and includes an interactive website, 36 two-minute music and dance television interstitials (that combine live action with animation), three electronic comic books, and three teachers guides that teach kids about |
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| The Lean Mean Machines: A Story about Handling Feelings | |||
| == History of Joy Berry == | |||
| According to ], "Joy Berry knows kids." Parents and teachers who buy her books and kids who read them agree. Joy Berry's realistic understanding of kids and her pragmatic approach to educating and empowering them began with a childhood vow to one day "...figure out a way to give kids more control over their lives." Joy Berry's commitment was spawned by a childhood in which her parents defined successful parenting as getting children to embrace parental standards and goals. | |||
| The Letter on Light Blue Stationery: A Story about Self-Esteem | |||
| Fourteen years later, armed with a ] Lifetime Teaching Credential and 10 years of experience as a child caregiver, recreation director, camp counselor, and teacher aide, Joy Berry began a public school teaching career in which she taught the second, third, fourth, and fifth grades. She supplemented her teacher's salary by establishing and maintaining high quality after-school and summer programs. She also created a highly acclaimed preschool and daycare center. Several years later, she created a second ] and ] that grew into one of the top three infant-through-early elementary private schools in ]. | |||
| What Happened to A.J.?: A Story about Human Rights | |||
| Joy Berry's experience as a ] and school administrator led her to conclude that in addition to academic subjects, children need to learn living skills. When she discovered that these materials were non-existent, she began filling the void by creating and developing ] materials that speak directly to children. | |||
| A Fair Weather Friend: A Story about Friendship | |||
| In the 30 years Joy Berry has been an educator and author, she has been the best promoter of her products. She has successfully pitched buyers on behalf of her publishers, presented successfully at major sales conferences and industry meetings, and has been featured in several highly successful media tours. She has also spoken at sales conventions including American Booksellers Convention, ], ], ], NAPTA, and ]. In addition, Joy Berry has spoken at education conventions such as ], ], National Association for the Education of Children, and ] and has been a consultant and script doctor for almost every major studio as well as other entities that produce media for kids. | |||
| A High Price to Pay: A Story about Managing Money | |||
| Casey's Revenge: A Story about Fighting Between Brothers and Sisters | |||
| The Battle at the McGoverns': A Story about Family Arguments | |||
| The Saturday Night Stalker: A Story about Nightmares | |||
| The Unforgettable Pen Pal: A Story about Prejudice and Discrimination | |||
| ==Book series== | |||
| ==BOOK SERIES WRITTEN BY JOY BERRY (known as the Joy Berry Classics)== | |||
| The Joy Berry Classics collection of books is divided into seven series which are designed to address childhood issues at every age. | The Joy Berry Classics collection of books is divided into seven series which are designed to address childhood issues at every age. | ||
| All books feature free ], which |
All books feature free ], which include (but are not limited to): Tips for Parents, Read Along Soundtracks, and Original Music. | ||
| ===Teach |
===Teach me about (TMA)=== | ||
| These teach the first steps toward responsibility to children up to three years old. | |||
| Very young children often develop irresponsible behavior when they are not encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions and reactions. Parents often foster irresponsible behavior by perceiving children as helpless and incapable of assuming responsibility for their lives. | Very young children often develop irresponsible behavior when they are not encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions and reactions. Parents often foster irresponsible behavior by perceiving children as helpless and incapable of assuming responsibility for their lives. | ||
| The purpose of the TMA books is to help parents begin the process of shifting the responsibility for a |
The purpose of the TMA books is to help parents begin the process of shifting the responsibility for a child's behavior from the parent to the child. These books accomplish this by helping children understand and handle appropriately the people and experiences that they encounter in their everyday lives. | ||
| (Books in the TMA series include: Mealtime, Bathtime, Getting Dressed, Bedtime, Travel, Potty Training, Illness, Danger, Boredom, Feelings, Crying, Security Objects, Mommies & Daddies, Brothers & Sisters, Grandparents, Relatives, Different Families, Pets, Friends, The Babysitter, The Doctor, The Dentist, Looking, Listening, Tasting, Smelling, Touching, My Body, Pretending, Day Care, School). | (Books in the TMA series include: Mealtime, Bathtime, Getting Dressed, Bedtime, Travel, Potty Training, Illness, Danger, Boredom, Feelings, Crying, Security Objects, Mommies & Daddies, Brothers & Sisters, Grandparents, Relatives, Different Families, Pets, Friends, The Babysitter, The Doctor, The Dentist, Looking, Listening, Tasting, Smelling, Touching, My Body, Pretending, Day Care, School). | ||
| ===Let's |
===Let's talk about (LTA)=== | ||
| These suggest handling emotions in positive ways to children three to five. | |||
| Handling Emotions in Positive Ways for children 3 to 5 years of age | |||
| Raw emotions as well as emotionally charged situations are the source of a |
Raw emotions as well as emotionally charged situations are the source of a child's first inner conflicts and discomfort. This inner turmoil can manifest in unacceptable behavior that can be troublesome to parents as well as children. | ||
| The purpose of the LTA books is to educate young children regarding their emotions as well as the emotionally charged situations they encounter so that they can understand and handle these emotions and situations in positive instead of negative ways. | The purpose of the LTA books is to educate young children regarding their emotions as well as the emotionally charged situations they encounter so that they can understand and handle these emotions and situations in positive instead of negative ways. | ||
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| (Books is the LTA series include: Disobeying, Feeling Afraid, Feeling Worried, Feeling Frustrated, Feeling Defeated, Feeling Guilty, Feeling Sad, Feeling Lonely, Feeling Angry, Feeling Embarrassed, Feeling Inferior, Feeling Jealous, Feeling Disappointed, Feeling Cheated, Feeling Rejected, Being Away, Being Shy, New Situations, Getting Hurt, Getting Lost, Being Afraid to Fail, Being Patient, Being Good, Needing Attention, Saying “No,” Accepting “No,” Being Cooperative, Being Fair, Playing with Others, Being Helpful, Making Others Angry). | (Books is the LTA series include: Disobeying, Feeling Afraid, Feeling Worried, Feeling Frustrated, Feeling Defeated, Feeling Guilty, Feeling Sad, Feeling Lonely, Feeling Angry, Feeling Embarrassed, Feeling Inferior, Feeling Jealous, Feeling Disappointed, Feeling Cheated, Feeling Rejected, Being Away, Being Shy, New Situations, Getting Hurt, Getting Lost, Being Afraid to Fail, Being Patient, Being Good, Needing Attention, Saying “No,” Accepting “No,” Being Cooperative, Being Fair, Playing with Others, Being Helpful, Making Others Angry). | ||
| ===Help |
===Help me be good (HMBG)=== | ||
| These help replace misbehavior with good behavior in children five to seven. | |||
| The normal egocentricity of young children often leads to misbehavior that evokes unwanted responses from others. These unwanted responses can lead to a destructive cycle of negative action and reaction. | The normal egocentricity of young children often leads to misbehavior that evokes unwanted responses from others. These unwanted responses can lead to a destructive cycle of negative action and reaction. | ||
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| (Books in the HMBG series include: Being Lazy, Being Forgetful, Being Careless, Being Messy, Being Wasteful, Overdoing It, Showing Off, Being a Bad Sport, Being Selfish, Being Greedy, Breaking Promises, Disobeying, Interrupting, Whining, Complaining, Throwing Tantrums, Teasing, Tattling, Gossiping, Being Rude, Snooping, Lying, Cheating, Stealing, Being Bullied, Being Bossy, Being Destructive, Fighting, Being Mean). | (Books in the HMBG series include: Being Lazy, Being Forgetful, Being Careless, Being Messy, Being Wasteful, Overdoing It, Showing Off, Being a Bad Sport, Being Selfish, Being Greedy, Breaking Promises, Disobeying, Interrupting, Whining, Complaining, Throwing Tantrums, Teasing, Tattling, Gossiping, Being Rude, Snooping, Lying, Cheating, Stealing, Being Bullied, Being Bossy, Being Destructive, Fighting, Being Mean). | ||
| ===Living |
===Living skills (LS)=== | ||
| Seven to nine-year-olds learn to live. | |||
| Basic Living Skills for children 7 to 9 years of age | |||
| Children are often ill |
Children are often ill-equipped to assume responsibility. Failure to function responsibly can result in a lack of meaning and productivity that can lead to dissatisfaction and regret. | ||
| The purpose of the LS books is to teach children the information and skills they need to live intelligent, responsible lives. This is accomplished by teaching children the personal skills they need to take care of themselves, the social skills they need to develop and maintain positive relationships, and the coping skills they need to relate to things in positive rather than negative ways. | The purpose of the LS books is to teach children the information and skills they need to live intelligent, responsible lives. This is accomplished by teaching children the personal skills they need to take care of themselves, the social skills they need to develop and maintain positive relationships, and the coping skills they need to relate to things in positive rather than negative ways. | ||
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| ===Survival skills (SS)=== | ===Survival skills (SS)=== | ||
| Children nine to eleven years of age should strive to survive. | |||
| Some children are often not prepared to fulfill the expectations society has of them, resulting in failure, frustration and disappointment for themselves and others. | |||
| The purpose of the SS books is to provide the information and skills that children |
The purpose of the SS books is to provide the information and skills that let children follow through with expectations, like cleaning their rooms, getting good grades, caring for their pets, and choosing the right peer groups. | ||
| (Books is the SS series include: Good Grooming, Getting Dressed, Good Posture, Sleep and Rest, Cooking for Yourself, Being Prepared, Being Careful, Handling Emergencies, Table Etiquette, Telephone Etiquette, Writing Etiquette, Public Etiquette, Entertaining, Visiting, Peer Groups, Rules and Regulations, Boredom, Using Television, Using the Computer, Using the Internet, Playing Electronic Games, Homework & Schoolwork, Good Grades, Cleaning Your Room, Caring For Your Clothes, Doing Yard Work, Caring For Your Pet, Babysitting, Conservation, Earning an Allowance, Family Finances). | (Books is the SS series include: Good Grooming, Getting Dressed, Good Posture, Sleep and Rest, Cooking for Yourself, Being Prepared, Being Careful, Handling Emergencies, Table Etiquette, Telephone Etiquette, Writing Etiquette, Public Etiquette, Entertaining, Visiting, Peer Groups, Rules and Regulations, Boredom, Using Television, Using the Computer, Using the Internet, Playing Electronic Games, Homework & Schoolwork, Good Grades, Cleaning Your Room, Caring For Your Clothes, Doing Yard Work, Caring For Your Pet, Babysitting, Conservation, Earning an Allowance, Family Finances). | ||
| ===Winning |
===Winning skills (WS)=== | ||
| Self-actualization begins at eleven. | |||
| Self-Actualization for young people 11 to 13 years of age | |||
| Preadolescent misbehavior is often a direct result of low self-esteem, lack of purpose or direction, pressure to succeed, traumatic experiences, unresolved problems, and/or boredom. Peer pressure is often the catalyst that turns these factors into misbehavior. | Preadolescent misbehavior is often a direct result of low self-esteem, lack of purpose or direction, pressure to succeed, traumatic experiences, unresolved problems, and/or boredom. Peer pressure is often the catalyst that turns these factors into misbehavior. | ||
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| The purpose of the WS books is to help young people overcome obstacles that prevent genuine happiness and success, get in control of their lives, and excel in every way possible. | The purpose of the WS books is to help young people overcome obstacles that prevent genuine happiness and success, get in control of their lives, and excel in every way possible. | ||
| (Books in the WS series include: You Can Overcome Fear, You Can Overcome Stress, You Can Handle Criticism & Rejection, You Can Handle Rude People, You Can Handle Tough Situations, |
(Books in the WS series include: You Can Overcome Fear, You Can Overcome Stress, You Can Handle Criticism & Rejection, You Can Handle Rude People, You Can Handle Tough Situations, You Can Get Rid of Bad Habits, You Can Be Smart, You Can Be Creative, You Can Be Assertive, You Can Be In Control, You Can Get Organized, You Can Achieve Goals, You Can Be Beautiful, You Can Be Liked, You Can Be Happy, You Can Be a Star, You Can Be a Winner, You Can Have a Great Future). | ||
| ===Good |
===Good answers to tough questions (GATQ)=== | ||
| Addressing |
Addressing challenging subjects for children of all ages | ||
| All children encounter, either directly or indirectly, difficult subjects and situations that can, if not handled properly, have a negative. Many adults are not equipped to help children handle appropriately the difficulties they experience. | All children encounter, either directly or indirectly, difficult subjects and situations that can, if not handled properly, have a negative. Many adults are not equipped to help children handle appropriately the difficulties they experience. | ||
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| (Books in the GATQ series include: Dependence and Separation, First Time Experiences, Separation, Pregnancy and Birth, Adoption, Divorce, Stepfamilies, Moving, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, Physical Disabilities, Blindness, Deafness, Learning Disabilities, Mental Illness, Serious Illness, Abuse and Neglect, Sexual Abuse, Kidnapping, Trauma, Disasters, War, Loss, Death). | (Books in the GATQ series include: Dependence and Separation, First Time Experiences, Separation, Pregnancy and Birth, Adoption, Divorce, Stepfamilies, Moving, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, Physical Disabilities, Blindness, Deafness, Learning Disabilities, Mental Illness, Serious Illness, Abuse and Neglect, Sexual Abuse, Kidnapping, Trauma, Disasters, War, Loss, Death). | ||
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==Single books== | ||
| In addition to the Joy Berry Classics, Joy has also written the following books: | In addition to the Joy Berry Classics, Joy has also written the following books: | ||
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| *Raising Responsible Kids | *Raising Responsible Kids | ||
| In 1986, Berry also published the book ''Looking,'' a children's book about ].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16649159|title=Looking (Book, 1986)|last=|first=|date=|via=]|oclc=16649159 |archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=February 11, 2019}}</ref> | |||
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American writer| Joy Berry | |
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 Author Joy Berry | |
| Born | (1944-04-15) April 15, 1944 (age 80) |
| Occupation | Author, educator,parenting expert and character development specialist |
| Genres | Children's literature, child development, moral character development |
| Website | |
| joyberryenterprises | |
Joy Berry (born April 15, 1944) is an American writer and child development specialist.
Biography
Berry has written over 250 self-help books for kids that have sold over 85 million copies, and is known in the juvenile publishing and media industries as the "Inventor of Self-Help Books for Kids".
According to Berry, “I began writing self-help books for kids in order to fill a void in both educational institutions as well as the marketplace. My goal was to provide step-by-step, easy to understand information that could help kids become responsible for themselves, responsible in their relationship with others, and responsible in the way in which they relate to their environment.”
In 2004, Amnesty International and the United Nations recruited Berry to translate the Convention on the Rights of the Child into a self-help book for kids with related educational materials called Mine and Yours. Soon after, the American Red Cross recruited Berry to write two self-help books for kids with related educational materials that addressed the subjects of Human Dignity as put forth in International Humanitarian Law and Peaceful Conflict Resolution as put forth in the Geneva Conventions.
In 2013, the materials developed for Amnesty International, the United Nations, and the American Red Cross were updated and incorporated into a single edutainment program called Kids for Global Peace. The program features animated characters called The Junkroom Band and includes an interactive website, 36 two-minute music and dance television interstitials (that combine live action with animation), three electronic comic books, and three teachers guides that teach kids about human rights, human dignity, and peaceful conflict resolution.
The Human race club series
The Lean Mean Machines: A Story about Handling Feelings
The Letter on Light Blue Stationery: A Story about Self-Esteem
What Happened to A.J.?: A Story about Human Rights
A Fair Weather Friend: A Story about Friendship
A High Price to Pay: A Story about Managing Money
Casey's Revenge: A Story about Fighting Between Brothers and Sisters
The Battle at the McGoverns': A Story about Family Arguments
The Saturday Night Stalker: A Story about Nightmares
The Unforgettable Pen Pal: A Story about Prejudice and Discrimination
Book series
The Joy Berry Classics collection of books is divided into seven series which are designed to address childhood issues at every age.
All books feature free downloads, which include (but are not limited to): Tips for Parents, Read Along Soundtracks, and Original Music.
Teach me about (TMA)
These teach the first steps toward responsibility to children up to three years old.
Very young children often develop irresponsible behavior when they are not encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions and reactions. Parents often foster irresponsible behavior by perceiving children as helpless and incapable of assuming responsibility for their lives.
The purpose of the TMA books is to help parents begin the process of shifting the responsibility for a child's behavior from the parent to the child. These books accomplish this by helping children understand and handle appropriately the people and experiences that they encounter in their everyday lives.
(Books in the TMA series include: Mealtime, Bathtime, Getting Dressed, Bedtime, Travel, Potty Training, Illness, Danger, Boredom, Feelings, Crying, Security Objects, Mommies & Daddies, Brothers & Sisters, Grandparents, Relatives, Different Families, Pets, Friends, The Babysitter, The Doctor, The Dentist, Looking, Listening, Tasting, Smelling, Touching, My Body, Pretending, Day Care, School).
Let's talk about (LTA)
These suggest handling emotions in positive ways to children three to five.
Raw emotions as well as emotionally charged situations are the source of a child's first inner conflicts and discomfort. This inner turmoil can manifest in unacceptable behavior that can be troublesome to parents as well as children.
The purpose of the LTA books is to educate young children regarding their emotions as well as the emotionally charged situations they encounter so that they can understand and handle these emotions and situations in positive instead of negative ways.
(Books is the LTA series include: Disobeying, Feeling Afraid, Feeling Worried, Feeling Frustrated, Feeling Defeated, Feeling Guilty, Feeling Sad, Feeling Lonely, Feeling Angry, Feeling Embarrassed, Feeling Inferior, Feeling Jealous, Feeling Disappointed, Feeling Cheated, Feeling Rejected, Being Away, Being Shy, New Situations, Getting Hurt, Getting Lost, Being Afraid to Fail, Being Patient, Being Good, Needing Attention, Saying “No,” Accepting “No,” Being Cooperative, Being Fair, Playing with Others, Being Helpful, Making Others Angry).
Help me be good (HMBG)
These help replace misbehavior with good behavior in children five to seven.
The normal egocentricity of young children often leads to misbehavior that evokes unwanted responses from others. These unwanted responses can lead to a destructive cycle of negative action and reaction.
The purpose of the HMBG books is to help break the cycle of negative action and reaction. This is accomplished by each book defining a misbehavior; explaining the cause of the misbehavior; discussing the negative effects of the misbehavior; and offering suggestions for replacing the misbehavior with acceptable behavior.
(Books in the HMBG series include: Being Lazy, Being Forgetful, Being Careless, Being Messy, Being Wasteful, Overdoing It, Showing Off, Being a Bad Sport, Being Selfish, Being Greedy, Breaking Promises, Disobeying, Interrupting, Whining, Complaining, Throwing Tantrums, Teasing, Tattling, Gossiping, Being Rude, Snooping, Lying, Cheating, Stealing, Being Bullied, Being Bossy, Being Destructive, Fighting, Being Mean).
Living skills (LS)
Seven to nine-year-olds learn to live.
Children are often ill-equipped to assume responsibility. Failure to function responsibly can result in a lack of meaning and productivity that can lead to dissatisfaction and regret.
The purpose of the LS books is to teach children the information and skills they need to live intelligent, responsible lives. This is accomplished by teaching children the personal skills they need to take care of themselves, the social skills they need to develop and maintain positive relationships, and the coping skills they need to relate to things in positive rather than negative ways.
(Books is the LS series include: Self Esteem, Human Sexuality, Health & Nutrition, Emotions, Rights & Responsibilities, Prejudice & Discrimination, Thinking & Learning, Decisions & Problems, Personal Goals, Manners, Communication, Disagreements, Friendships, Parent/Child Relationships, Sibling Relationships, Family Rules & Responsibilities, Family Arguments, Nightmares, Illness, Danger, Trauma, Time Management, Money Management, Consumerism, Family Law, School Law, Community Law, The Juvenile Justice System).
Survival skills (SS)
Children nine to eleven years of age should strive to survive.
Some children are often not prepared to fulfill the expectations society has of them, resulting in failure, frustration and disappointment for themselves and others.
The purpose of the SS books is to provide the information and skills that let children follow through with expectations, like cleaning their rooms, getting good grades, caring for their pets, and choosing the right peer groups.
(Books is the SS series include: Good Grooming, Getting Dressed, Good Posture, Sleep and Rest, Cooking for Yourself, Being Prepared, Being Careful, Handling Emergencies, Table Etiquette, Telephone Etiquette, Writing Etiquette, Public Etiquette, Entertaining, Visiting, Peer Groups, Rules and Regulations, Boredom, Using Television, Using the Computer, Using the Internet, Playing Electronic Games, Homework & Schoolwork, Good Grades, Cleaning Your Room, Caring For Your Clothes, Doing Yard Work, Caring For Your Pet, Babysitting, Conservation, Earning an Allowance, Family Finances).
Winning skills (WS)
Self-actualization begins at eleven.
Preadolescent misbehavior is often a direct result of low self-esteem, lack of purpose or direction, pressure to succeed, traumatic experiences, unresolved problems, and/or boredom. Peer pressure is often the catalyst that turns these factors into misbehavior.
Dealing with preadolescent misbehavior via the shape-up-or-ship-out approach can be ineffectual because it deals with the symptoms rather than the problems. In order to make a substantial impact on preadolescent misbehavior it is imperative to resolve the issues that cause it.
The purpose of the WS books is to help young people overcome obstacles that prevent genuine happiness and success, get in control of their lives, and excel in every way possible.
(Books in the WS series include: You Can Overcome Fear, You Can Overcome Stress, You Can Handle Criticism & Rejection, You Can Handle Rude People, You Can Handle Tough Situations, You Can Get Rid of Bad Habits, You Can Be Smart, You Can Be Creative, You Can Be Assertive, You Can Be In Control, You Can Get Organized, You Can Achieve Goals, You Can Be Beautiful, You Can Be Liked, You Can Be Happy, You Can Be a Star, You Can Be a Winner, You Can Have a Great Future).
Good answers to tough questions (GATQ)
Addressing challenging subjects for children of all ages
All children encounter, either directly or indirectly, difficult subjects and situations that can, if not handled properly, have a negative. Many adults are not equipped to help children handle appropriately the difficulties they experience.
The purpose of the GATQ books is to provide honest, unbiased answers to hard questions that can help children as well as adults turn negative experiences into positive ones. The books can also help parents, teachers, and counselors initiate therapeutic dialogues and provide insights that can lead to healing and growth.
(Books in the GATQ series include: Dependence and Separation, First Time Experiences, Separation, Pregnancy and Birth, Adoption, Divorce, Stepfamilies, Moving, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, Physical Disabilities, Blindness, Deafness, Learning Disabilities, Mental Illness, Serious Illness, Abuse and Neglect, Sexual Abuse, Kidnapping, Trauma, Disasters, War, Loss, Death).
Single books
In addition to the Joy Berry Classics, Joy has also written the following books:
Mine and Yours (Human Rights for Kids)
So What's Wrong With Playing Video Games?
ACTIVITY BOOKS
- Can Make and Do (12 activity books)
- Relationship Builders (2 books about non-competitive games and activities)
- Sensational Seasons and Holidays (12 activity books)
- Dozens of Dynamite Things (12 activity books)
- Every Kids Guide to Saving the Earth (instructional and activity book)
PARENTING BOOKS
- Happily Everafter
- Helping Them Tame the Big Bad Wolves
- The Uncomplicated Guide to Becoming a Superparent
- Loving Your Child toward Spiritual and Emotional Maturity
- Keep Your Child Safe from Kidnapping
- Keep Your Child Safe from Sexual Abuse
- Keep Your Child Safe from Abuse and Neglect
- Raising Responsible Kids
In 1986, Berry also published the book Looking, a children's book about vision.
References
- Looking (Book, 1986). OCLC 16649159. Retrieved February 11, 2019 – via WorldCat.
Joy Berry in the media
- Crains New York: Starting a business at an age when most folks are thinking retirement
- Sacramento Bee: Parents are not the only ones affected...
- Parenting.com: Time to Give Up On Santa?
- Univision: Potty TrainingArchived March 30, 2010, at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)