{"product_id":"everyone-has-a-dinosaur-9781038317148","title":"Everyone Has a Dinosaur","description":"Everyone Has a Dinosaur provides a simple yet innovative science-based explanation of emotional regulation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engaging story follows a central character who, like many children, struggles with intense emotions and everyday challenges. Guided by a wise forest owl, the concept of co-regulation unfolds, inviting readers to discover why they feel and respond the way they do. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wise owl explains that emotional struggles arise because 'everyone has a dinosaur, ' a metaphor for the brain's stress-response system. Children will learn that the DINOSAUR is essential for experiencing emotions and acts as a protector for safety and well-being. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reader is introduced to three key parts of our brain-the DINOSAUR, HEART, and OWL-that work together to influence thoughts and feelings, making the science behind emotions easy for children to understand and relate to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis story helps children understand how their brain, body, and heart work together, teaching them to understand their emotions, identify stressors, and notice body signals when they're feeling upset or uncomfortable. Mindful breathing is presented as the key strategy for calming the HEART, thereby creating a more optimal state for the OWL to help with thinking and learning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone Has a Dinosaur offers valuable insights for both children and adults, emphasizing the important role of co-regulation in understanding and managing emotions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to check out the supporting resource, Everyone Has a Dinosaur: Guidebook, to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind the brain-body heart connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e FriesenPress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781038317148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Linda Ness, Cherry Muir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51230763450549,"sku":"9781038317148","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_df47e78e-2c26-4a4e-9792-b0114b6195e6.jpg?v=1750170122","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/everyone-has-a-dinosaur-9781038317148","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}