Christina Furnival Books

How can I help my child deal with a bully?What do I teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend?My advice to “just be kind” isn’t helping, and my child is still hurting.Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, helps answer these questions in this charming and engaging rhyming story about a young child who successfully navigates the complexities of an unkind peer relationship.In The Not-So-Friendly Friend, children will learn an easy and practical lesson about how to firmly and assertively – yet kindly – stand up for themselves in the face of a bully. By teaching children about the importance and value of setting boundaries for healthy friendships, this book provides children the tools they need to foster their social confidence and emotional well-being.

​​ How can I help my child think more positively, even when facing a problem?​ My child sometimes makes their own situation worse; how can I help them be more resilient?​ How can I help my child recognize problematic thinking before it takes over their emotions?​ Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, answers these questions in this empowering and uplifting rhyming story about twins who work through challenges by learning how to reframe their thoughts, gain perspective, and help themselves to bounce back from hardship. In ​ My Brilliant, Resilient Mind​ , children will grow in resilience and learn how to harness the power of thinking to improve their lives. By teaching children how to recognize unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones, this book equips them with the tools they need to confidently and successfully overcome the many obstacles life throws their way.