Bibliotherapy

Have you heard of bibliotherapy?  My spell check sure doesn't recognize it.  Although the word is new to me, the concept certainly is not.  Bibliotherapy means learning lessons through the use of books.   So if an individual is struggling with a particular issue someone recommends books that might support them in working through their problem.  It's not just for kids either.  Many experts believe it can help treat depression and anxiety in adults. 


For example, if your child is struggling with perseverance, someone might suggest your child read the following books:

Little One Step by Simon James

If: A Father's Advice to his Son by Rudyard Kipling

Thunder Rose by Jerdin Nolen

In our house, we do this all of the time, although I have never tied a term to it.  For me, it's not just about reading the books, it's about discussing what we are reading and possibly digging deeper into particular topics of interest to the girls.  

Once a child can read, they can learn anything.