Review: Validation!  Lifesaver!  Peace At The Library!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 26, 2012
Validation - what a simple word but a powerful concept.  I will be eternally grateful for this book!I was at the library yesterday with my grand-daughter for 3 yr old story hour.  She loves this timebecause it's always so much fun....lots of books to explore, singing, games and art projects.The problem is she never wants to leave.  She was just getting ready to have a major meltdownand disturb others at the main part of the library, when I remembered the core concept of this book.All it took to avoid a potential disastrous scene was to reinforce to her that I understood she didn'twant to leave...I validated her feelings.  Calm resulted, peace was restored, disaster averted!Thanks so much for this beautifully written book that has given me a very valuable tool.