Books published by publisher Newbridge Communications Inc

"Robbie's Trail through Foster Care - Activity Book" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-01-3) is part of an educational, dialogue-opening series for kids. This activity book should be used with "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-00-6) and "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care - Adult Guide" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-02-0). These pieces, sold separately, are designed to work together to help children in out-of-home care. "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care - Activity Book" is designed to promote communication between a child in out-of-home care and his caseworker, foster/adoptive parents, therapist, CASA or other child welfare professional. Nine unique activities cover important issues such as control, self-esteem, feelings, anger management and communication. Instructions and tips for facilitating these activities are detailed in "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care - Adult Guide" (sold separately). The Robbie Rabbit stories and their supplemental materials are designed specifically for foster parents, adoptive parents and/or caseworkers who want to: (1) Help a foster child and/or an adoption-eligible child adjust better to tough changes in life; (2) Promote communication between the child and the important people in his life; and (3) Gain insight into a child's feelings and interpretation of the world around him.

"Robbie's Trail through Foster Care - Adult Guide" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-02-0) is part of an educational, dialogue-opening series for kids. The complete series consists of this adult guide, the "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care" story (ISBN: 978-1-935831-00-6) and "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care - Activity Book" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-01-3). These pieces, sold separately, are designed to work together to help children in out-of-home care communicate better with their foster parents and child welfare professionals. This adult guide, which provides background and tips for helping children in out-of-home care, exists primarily to help foster parents and child welfare professionals facilitate each activity in "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care - Activity Book." Included you'll find instructions for facilitating the exercises, talking points and answers when applicable. The Robbie Rabbit stories and their supplemental materials are designed specifically for foster parents, adoptive parents and/or caseworkers who want to: (1) Help a foster child and/or an adoption-eligible child adjust better to tough changes in life; (2) Promote communication between the child and the important people in his life; and (3) Gain insight into a child's feelings and interpretation of the world around him.

Designed for children in foster care (ages 5-10), "Moving to another Foster Home" is part of an educational, dialogue-opening series for kids in out-of-home care. In this full-color 16-page book, Robbie Rabbit learns he must move to a new placement after his foster mom is no longer able to care for him. We learn how Robbie feels about moving and see how the child welfare professional lays the groundwork to help him improve communication. *** Relevant activities, designed to reinforce the story's main concept, are included in the back of the book. *** The story and activities were created by Adam Robe, MSW, a former foster child who was adopted at age nine and is now a child welfare professional. *** The Robbie RabbitTM series is designed specifically for child welfare professionals and foster/adoptive parents who want to: (1) Help a foster child and/or an adoption-eligible child adjust better to tough changes in life; (2) Promote communication between the child and the important people in his life; and (3) Gain insight into a child's feelings and interpretation of the world around him.

This 24-pg adult guide is the requisite companion piece for "Robbie's Trail through Adoption" (ISBN: 978-0-9817403-0-0), sold separately. Both are part of an educational, dialogue-opening series for kids in out-of-home care. Whereas "Robbie's Trail through Adoption" consists of an engaging adoption story and related children's activities, the "Adult Guide to Robbie's Trail through Adoption" is the piece that adoptive parents, foster parents and/or caseworkers will use to guide them as they help the child with the story and activities. Though not intended as adoptive parent training, the "Adult Guide to Robbie's Trail through Adoption" contains a wealth of background information, several tips for helping adoption-eligible children and perhaps much-needed perspective about adoption-eligible children in general. Additionally, the adult guide includes instructions for facilitating each activity, talking points and answers when applicable. The Robbie Rabbit(TM) stories and their supplemental materials are designed specifically for foster parents, adoptive parents and/or caseworkers who want to: (1) Help a foster child and/or an adoption-eligible child adjust better to tough changes in life; (2) Promote communication between the child and the important people in his life; and (3) Gain insight into a child's feelings and interpretation of the world around him.

This story - "Robbie's Trail through Divorce" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-11-2) - features Robbie Rabbit, a lovable character whose parents decide to divorce. When Robbie first learns his parents are separating, he experiences sadness, anger and confusion as he comes to terms with the divorce. Eventually, he begins to find a new "normal" as things settle down and his parents adjust to their change in circumstance. *** This book should be used with "Robbie's Trail through Divorce - Activity Book" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-12-9) and "Robbie's Trail through Divorce - Adult Guide" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-13-6). *** Although the "Robbie's Trail through Divorce" story can be read without the supplemental activity book and adult guide, children are best served when you have all three books. The adult guide and activity book both relate back to the "Robbie's Trail through Divorce" story, and are used together to help children with issues such as control, feelings, communication, parental expectations (which may differ for each parent) and respect. *** The Robbie Rabbit stories and their supplemental materials, sold separately, are designed to: (1) help children adjust better to tough changes in life; (2) open dialogue between children and the important people in their lives; and (3) help parents gain insight into their child's feelings and interpretation of the world around him.

Designed for children (ages 5-10) who become eligible for adoption, "Robbie's Trail through Adoption" is part of an educational, dialogue-opening series for kids in out-of-home care. This full-color 76-pg book contains an engaging story followed by activities covering issues such as control, grief and loss, feelings, communication and self-identity. Use with "Adult Guide to Robbie's Trail through Adoption" (ISBN: 978-0-9817403-1-7), sold separately. (The adult guide is a requisite companion piece containing instructions for facilitating activities, talking points, tips and answers when applicable.) The Robbie Rabbit(TM) stories and their supplemental materials are designed specifically for adoptive parents, foster parents and/or caseworkers who want to: (1) Help a foster child and/or an adoption-eligible child adjust better to tough changes in life; (2) Promote communication between the child and the important people in his life; and (3) Gain insight into a child's feelings and interpretation of the world around him.

Designed for foster children (ages 5-10), "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care" is part of an educational, dialogue-opening series for kids in out-of-home care. *** This engaging story is about Robbie Rabbit's journey into foster care. Robbie is removed from his birthmother's home due to an unsafe environment. In kid terms, the story hints briefly of physical abuse (a caseworker checks Robbie's back and legs for "ouchies") before placing him with foster parents. Robbie meets his new foster family, learns what a foster kid is and experiences some commonplace behaviors as he adjusts to his new life. The ending is intentionally vague: Children don't know whether Robbie will end up with his mother or whether he'll ultimately be placed for adoption. *** Unlike most other books for foster children, "Robbie's Trail through Foster Care" is a 72-pg book containing a story (described above) as well as several related children's activities. Activities cover issues such as control, self-esteem, feelings, anger management & communication. Use this book with the "Adult Guide to Robbie's Trail through Foster Care" (ISBN: 978-0-9817403-3-1), sold separately. (The adult guide is a requisite companion piece containing instructions for facilitating activities, talking points, tips and answers, when applicable.) *** The Robbie Rabbit(TM) stories and their supplemental materials are designed specifically for foster parents, adoptive parents and/or caseworkers who want to: (1) Help a foster child and/or an adoption-eligible child adjust better to tough changes in life; (2) Promote communication between the child and the important people in his life; and (3) Gain insight into a child's feelings and interpretation of the world around him.

"Robbie's Trail through Divorce - Activity Book" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-12-9) is part of an educational, dialogue-opening series for kids. This activity book should be used with the "Robbie's Trail through Divorce" story (ISBN: 978-1-935831-11-2) and "Robbie's Trail through Divorce - Adult Guide" (ISBN: 978-1-935831-13-6). The story and activity book, sold separately, should be used hand in hand with the adult guide; all three pieces work together to help children communicate better with their parents during a tough time. *** "Robbie's Trail through Divorce - Activity Book" is designed to promote communication between a child and one or both parents. Nine unique activities help the child understand divorce and its impact, while also covering important issues such as control, feelings, communication, parental expectations (which may differ for each parent) and respect. Instructions and tips for facilitating these activities are detailed in "Robbie's Trail through Divorce - Adult Guide." *** The Robbie Rabbit stories and their supplemental materials, sold separately, are designed to: (1) help children adjust better to tough changes in life; (2) open dialogue between children and the important people in their lives; and (3) help parents gain insight into their child's feelings and interpretation of the world around him.