{"product_id":"murphys-law-for-kids-101-life-principles-for-school-friends-big-feelings-growing-up-9786210654295","title":"Murphy's Law for Kids: 101 Life Principles for School, Friends, Big Feelings \u0026 Growing Up","description":"Things will go wrong. Here's what to do when they do.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Morgan - a 12-year-old who learned about Murphy's Law from their older cousin J: \"Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.\" But here's the thing Murphy's Law actually teaches: sideways moments are normal. They're not your fault. And you can handle them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMurphy's Law for Kids gives children ages 7-12 a peer-to-peer guide to the 101 most common difficult moments kids actually face - from blanking on a test to losing a best friend to feeling like their big feelings are too big to handle. Every lesson is told in Morgan's own voice: honest, humble, and never preachy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorgan isn't a teacher, a counselor, or an adult writing down to kids. Morgan is 12, just finished 6th grade, and went through a family divorce, a move to a new city, and the challenge of starting over socially. These aren't made-up problems - they're the real sideways moments kids face every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers five major areas: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART I: When School Goes Sideways - test anxiety, forgotten homework, group projects, being called on unprepared, working hardest and still not getting the grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART II: When Friends Get Complicated - making friends when it feels awkward, losing a best friend, being left out, secrets that get spread, apologizing without making it worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART III: When Home Feels Hard - sibling conflicts, parents who don't quite understand, family changes, feeling unseen for your effort, needing time for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART IV: When You Feel Big Feelings - embarrassment, worry, anger, sadness, the feeling of crying without knowing why. Each feeling gets honest, age-appropriate tools - not empty advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART V: When Things Change - growing up, trying new things, failing in front of others, being the new kid, and learning that hard things build something you can't get any other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the 101 lessons follows a clear, repeatable structure: the situation, the Murphy's Law principle, what most kids do, what Morgan tried (honestly, including when it didn't work), a specific same-day action, and a one-line reminder under 10 words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorgan uses the Murphy's Law framework - taught by cousin J, whose own story is told in Murphy's Law for Teens (The Sideways Series, Book 1) - to normalize difficulty without either dismissing feelings or catastrophizing them. The message throughout is simple: things go sideways. That's not a sign something is wrong with you. And you can handle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book works well as independent reading for ages 10-12, read-aloud for ages 7-9 with parent discussion, a classroom or counseling resource, and a gift for kids going through any kind of transition or challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNote: This book is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health support. A parent\/educator note and appropriate guidance on seeking adult help are included throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ethereal Ray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9786210654295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Ethereal Ray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604536619189,"sku":"9786210654295","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/murphys-law-for-kids-101-life-principles-for-school-friends-big-feelings-growing-up-9786210654295","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}