Kinsley Sets a Boundary By: Colleen Blackston, LCSW-C
A Gentle Social-Emotional Learning Book
About the Author
Colleen has a special gift for capturing children's attention, nurturing their self-awareness, and helping them turn that awareness into confidence; their own “feelings superpowers.” While Colleen is a dedicated clinician, her favorite title will always be “Mama.” Kinsley Sets a Boundary was born from bedtime stories she created for her son, teaching him how to honor his boundaries and respect those of others. When he kept asking for “the horsey book” night after night, she knew the story was meant for more families than just her own. She knew this story could help many more children begin building empathy, insight, and healthy boundaries; early skills that become the foundation for confidence, compassion, and strong relationships throughout life.
About the Book
The Ervin Family Farm is located on a beautiful landscape which is owned and tended by a multigenerational family. Their extended family includes a unique group of farm animals. A new addition to the farm adds excitement, which is quickly replaced by concern, as the horse’s stubborn temperament may cost the family their farm forever. Will the family be able to recognize the needs of the new horse, and ways to best support, before it is too late?
This timeless story assists readers in building social-emotional skills, as this clever extended family of animals learns a valuable lesson about the power of empathy, and the importance of setting boundaries. This book was written and illustrated to illicit curios conversations. Additionally, the book includes open-ended discussion questions to continue exploring these important topics at home.
This book is perfect in clinical spaces, although is just as easy and entertaining to digest as all other forms of children’s literature; allowing this book to easily fit/standout on the bookshelves of any family’s home.
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