What happens when “NO!” bursts out before a child has time to think?
Lucky Lab is bright, determined, and full of strong ideas. He also has an automatic NO Alarm that rings whenever he feels controlled, misunderstood, disappointed, or overwhelmed.
His quick reactions create difficult mornings, trouble at school, painful consequences, and problems with friends. Lucky often looks angry on the outside—but underneath, he may feel worried, embarrassed, powerless, hurt, or left out.
When Lucky meets Mrs. Owl, a kind therapist, he begins learning that feelings are not the same as actions. His emotions are always important, but he is still responsible for what he chooses to do next.
Mrs. Owl teaches Lucky the PAWS Plan:
P — Pause before reacting
A — Air: Take three slow breaths
W — What am I feeling? What do I need?
S — Speak respectfully and choose a helpful action
Through realistic situations at home, school, and with friends, Lucky practices asking instead of fighting, accepting reasonable limits, repairing mistakes, and trying again when using his skills feels difficult.
“I Don’t Want To!” Says Lucky Lab offers a compassionate, non-shaming way to help children understand oppositional behavior, emotional regulation, and the need for autonomy. The story emphasizes that children with strong feelings are not “bad” and that progress comes through connection, practice, consistent boundaries, and supportive adults.
The book also includes:
• An illustrated PAWS coping-skills resource
• A practice section for identifying feelings and needs
• Practical guidance for parents and caregivers
• Strategies for offering choices and maintaining clear limits
• Support for respectful communication and relationship repair
A helpful resource for children, parents, caregivers, therapists, counselors, educators, and other professionals supporting children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), emotional dysregulation, frustration, anger, or difficulty responding to limits.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What happens when "NO!" bursts out before a child has time to think?Lucky Lab is bright, determined, and full of strong ideas. He also has an automatic NO Alarm that rings whenever he feels controlled, misunderstood, disappointed, or overwhelmed.His quick reactions create difficult mornings, trouble at school, painful consequences, and problems with friends. Lucky often looks angry on the outside-but underneath, he may feel worried, embarrassed, powerless, hurt, or left out.When Lucky meets Mrs. Owl, a kind therapist, he begins learning that feelings are not the same as actions. His emotions are always important, but he is still responsible for what he chooses to do next.Mrs. Owl teaches Lucky the PAWS Plan: P - Pause before reactingA - Air: Take three slow breathsW - What am I feeling? What do I need?S - Speak respectfully and choose a helpful actionThrough realistic situations at home, school, and with friends, Lucky practices asking instead of fighting, accepting reasonable limits, repairing mistakes, and trying again when using his skills feels difficult."I Don't Want To!" Says Lucky Lab offers a compassionate, non-shaming way to help children understand oppositional behavior, emotional regulation, and the need for autonomy. The story emphasizes that children with strong feelings are not "bad" and that progress comes through connection, practice, consistent boundaries, and supportive adults.The book also includes: - An illustrated PAWS coping-skills resource- A practice section for identifying feelings and needs- Practical guidance for parents and caregivers- Strategies for offering choices and maintaining clear limits- Support for respectful communication and relationship repairA helpful resource for children, parents, caregivers, therapists, counselors, educators, and other professionals supporting children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), emotional dysregulation, frustration, anger, or difficulty responding to limits. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798173852397
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What happens when "NO!" bursts out before a child has time to think?Lucky Lab is bright, determined, and full of strong ideas. He also has an automatic NO Alarm that rings whenever he feels controlled, misunderstood, disappointed, or overwhelmed.His quick reactions create difficult mornings, trouble at school, painful consequences, and problems with friends. Lucky often looks angry on the outside-but underneath, he may feel worried, embarrassed, powerless, hurt, or left out.When Lucky meets Mrs. Owl, a kind therapist, he begins learning that feelings are not the same as actions. His emotions are always important, but he is still responsible for what he chooses to do next.Mrs. Owl teaches Lucky the PAWS Plan: P - Pause before reactingA - Air: Take three slow breathsW - What am I feeling? What do I need?S - Speak respectfully and choose a helpful actionThrough realistic situations at home, school, and with friends, Lucky practices asking instead of fighting, accepting reasonable limits, repairing mistakes, and trying again when using his skills feels difficult."I Don't Want To!" Says Lucky Lab offers a compassionate, non-shaming way to help children understand oppositional behavior, emotional regulation, and the need for autonomy. The story emphasizes that children with strong feelings are not "bad" and that progress comes through connection, practice, consistent boundaries, and supportive adults.The book also includes: - An illustrated PAWS coping-skills resource- A practice section for identifying feelings and needs- Practical guidance for parents and caregivers- Strategies for offering choices and maintaining clear limits- Support for respectful communication and relationship repairA helpful resource for children, parents, caregivers, therapists, counselors, educators, and other professionals supporting children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), emotional dysregulation, frustration, anger, or difficulty responding to limits. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798173852397
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