Description: It's good to lend a helping hand--not a hitting one! Featuring helpful tips for parents and caregivers, this highly requested board book teaches non-violence by exploring all the kind, loving, and FUN ways children can use their hands without hurting others. Part of the Best Behavior(R) Series, Hands Are Not for Hitting uses simple words and vibrant illustrations to help young learners easily understand why hitting is never okay, and what they can do instead!
Brief description:
Martine Agassi, Ph.D., is a clinical therapist with extensive experience as a behavioral consultant, counseling children and families in schools, residential facilities, foster care, and private practice.
She has led workshops and group counseling in communication skills, parenting, drug and child abuse prevention, divorce, and self-esteem.
Martine, her husband, and their daughter live in Fallbrook, California, with their dog Toby.
Review Quotes: "We love this series because they are a fun way to explain basic do's and don'ts' to your child and repetition from hearing the same book over and over gives you a better chance that it will actually sink in." -- "Baby Let's Shop blog"