Did you grow up in a house that talked about their emotions? Are you talking with your kids about their emotions? Emotional Literacy is so important, and I am so passionate about giving tools to others to help them in their parenting.

Last week, I shared 5 books that I read with my kids that helped them grow deeper in their faith (Depth Podcast Episode 244). This week, I want to share 5 books that I did not have when my kids were young; they had not been written yet. They are all about emotional literacy, and they are phenomenal. I cannot wait to share them with you, and I hope you will add them to your library at home.

1. Any Day Emotions by Debra Fileta

2. *What Am I Feeling by Dr. Josh & Christi Straub

3. *God, I Feel Sad by Michelle Nietert & Tama Fortner

Note: In the Series, they also have *God, I Feel Scared.

4. *Managing Your Emojis by Michelle Nietert & Lynn Cowell

To hear more about this amazing book, check out my interview with Michelle back in 2023. Link to Depth Podcast Episode 180

5. *The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

Lastly, I teach an emotional literacy tool when I speak to mom's groups that I would love to share with you. Check out my post titled: How to Help Your Children Name Their Feelings?

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Do you like to read to your kids or grandkids? Do you like to find Christian books with strong messages in them? Maybe it is about their identity in Christ? Maybe it is about worry and anxiety because I know that is a struggle for so many kids? Or maybe it is about helping them walk through hard circumstances?

I am so excited to share with you five of my favorite children's books that I read with my own kids! These books all have strong Christian themes and will help your kids grow deeper in their faith. This is actually Part 1 of a two-part episode, so I cannot wait to give you some great children's book recommendations for the Holidays.

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Max Lucado's book: *You Are Special. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/m2d8v73/you-are-special-book-giveaway

I go into detail about each book on the episode, but I wanted to share a quick list of them below!

1. *You Are Special by Max Lucado

2. *Your Special Gift by Max Lucado

3. *It Will Be Okay by Lysa Terkeurst

4. *Win or Lose I Love You! by Lysa Terkeurst

5. Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Do you struggle with anxiety? Do you often worry or have fears? I have the greatest resource for you!

I am so excited to have Becky Keife back on the podcast. Her new book is called *A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul: 100 Days of Peace for the Calm You Crave. This book is so good and full of truth. You are going to love hearing the peace practices Becky recommends as well as how to inhale truth and exhale trust. We talk about overcoming lies of the enemy and how to help someone else who struggles with anxiety. You do not want to miss this episode.

It is fun to have Becky back on the Podcast a second time! If you missed my first conversation with her about her book, *The Simple Difference, please check out Depth Podcast Episode 110. Becky shares the big impact from small kindness.

Book Recommendations:

• *Living Fearless by Jamie Winship
• *Soul Care by Rob Reimer

Becky Keife is the author of *A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul, and a Bible teacher, speaker, and author passionate about helping people hear God's voice, embrace their true identity, and step into their purpose. A dedicated mental health advocate, Becky equips individuals and churches to understand anxiety biblically and experience Jesus wholly. She loves long naps, puffy clouds, and shady trails. Becky lives in Southern California with her husband and three always-hungry teenage sons.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!