lori attanasio woodring, phd

This award winning book, written by a child psychologist, makes one of the most stressful life events for kids - moving - a little less hectic and a little more exciting. "My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move: A Workbook for Children Moving to a New Home" guides kids from worry to wonder and fear to new friends. This creative workbook walks kids ages 5-11 step by step through the entire moving process, including understanding change, strategies for managing emotions, ways to say goodbye and stay in touch, preparing for a new adventure, tips for making new friends, and more. The charming illustrations and engaging activities allow children to take control of their feelings and experiences and become active participants in their exciting new adventure.

Realtors are saying that this book is "a true gift to the real estate community and for families making a move to a new home! "

Military Avenue states, "Wow, there are thousands of military-children experiencing a PCS (“moving” in civilian-speak) every year. Thousands of children ages 5 to 11 that could benefit from a book like this!”

Another award winning authors share "a wonderful engaging kids activity book to help minimize the stress of moving. In a step-by-step format with beautiful relatable illustrations, kids learn strategies for making moving not so scary and definitely more exciting! Word searches, coloring pages, drawings and more involve the kids in understanding the moving process in a simple uncomplicated way... Truly a must-have tool for all families moving!”

"... gives parents the tools they need to ensure that children process a move in a healthy way and grow from the experience. During the hectic time of a move, we don’t always have time to research all the ways to help children through it, but Woodring brings it all together for us in this beautiful children’s workbook so our children can explore their emotions, process a move and ultimately thrive."