How to Take the ACHE Out of Mistakes

Help kids get past the pain of making mistakes, whether it's the embarrassment of an accident or guilt of knowingly doing wrong. Making a mistake can leave anyone feeling sick in the stomach or thinking that the world is going to end. Learning how to cope with mistakes - and how to stop that “ache” - can be one of the hardest parts of growing up.

This fun and funny book takes a closer look at the mistakes kids make - honest and intentional - and offers practical advice on how to bounce back. With a healthy dose of humour, it takes kids through the steps of recognising mistakes, owning their errors, and making amends. This laugh out loud guide teaches readers that embarrassing moments aren’t forever and a sincere apology can go a long way.

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Table of Contents

Introduction: You Must Be Mistaken

Chapter 1: How It Feels to Make a Mistake

Chapter 2: The Two Main Types of Mistakes

Chapter 3: Own Your Mistakes

Chapter 4: Fix Your Mistakes

Chapter 5: Learn from Your Mistakes

Chapter 6: Nobody’s Perfect (And You’re Not Nobody)

Chapter 7: Don’t Forget to Forgive

A Note for Parents and Teachers

Index

About the Authors and Illustrator