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An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem
Does your child frequently compare themselves to their friends?
Perhaps they find it difficult to make decisions because they doubt themselves and their abilities?
Do they seem to avoid socializing and participating in hobbies and activities?
These could all be signs that your child is struggling with low self-worth.
This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child overcome their self-doubt. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s confidence, not just now but for years to come.
Your child will be guided, with the help of Coco – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

This accessible guide for 11–15-year-olds will help young people to understand and manage their mental health

Do you ever find it hard to explain what you’re thinking and feeling? Have you often pretended to be okay when in reality you’re anxious or sad? However you’re feeling, you’re not alone – because many people find it difficult to talk about their mental health.

This book will help you be kind to your mind. Whether you want to understand your thoughts and emotions a little better, or learn some handy tips to help you to de-stress, it’s filled with information on how to look after your well-being and stay feeling good.

Topics covered include:
– An A-Z of mental-health conditions
– Neurodiversity in young people
– Simple self-care methods
– Healthy habits for your mind and body
– How to track your thoughts and feelings

In My Head will help you get to know your own mind, and give you the tools and techniques to make sure you’re feeling happy and healthy.

A fun fill-in activity journal for kids age 7+ to help boost self-esteem and mental well-being

Write down all the things that you are thankful for

This daily gratitude journal is your special place to record the things that bring you joy. It includes a diary where you can write about three things that you are thankful for each day, along with some fun ideas to get you thinking about ways to reflect on all the good things in your life.

The simple habit of keeping a gratitude journal has many mental health benefits. Studies have shown that regularly thinking about the good things in your life can make you happier and healthier, help you sleep better, and boost feelings of self-worth and empathy for others.

Spend a little time each day reflecting on the things you’re most grateful for – big and small – such as your health, your family and friends, your special talents, a funny joke or a sunny day.

From the author of the bestsellers Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

This accessible and interactive guide for 11-15-year-olds will help young people on their journey to self-acceptance, inspiring them to embrace their uniqueness and realize their true potential

Do you struggle with low self-worth or feel you have to hide your true self?

Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future holds and everything in between. And what if you feel like you don’t fit in or you’re not enough somehow? Persistent feelings like these can have a negative effect on your mental health and well-being, so it’s important to develop strategies for boosting your sense of self-worth.

Just Be You contains top tips and activities to help you find the courage to stand tall and be proud of who you are, because there is no “right” way to be – it’s all about what’s right for you.
You will learn:
– To love the skin you’re in
– How to accept your differences and those of others
– Ways to develop the confidence to say what you think and feel
– Mindfulness and grounding techniques to instil calm
– The importance of self-care and self-kindness
– Where to get help when you need it

This activity book is for children aged 7-11 years

It’s full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child feel happy and confident

Does your child struggle with low mood?

Perhaps they worry that they are not good enough and prefer not to try?

Do they find it difficult to speak up in class or make friends?

These could be signs that your child is experiencing feelings of low self-worth.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child to boost their mood and sense of self-worth. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Chip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations and practical information for parents and carers.

Does your child appear to put themselves down frequently?

Perhaps they have a tendency to think negatively and doubt their abilities?

Do they worry about what other children think about them?

These could be signs that your child is struggling with self-acceptance.

This practical guide combines proven cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child to build on their self-belief. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Glow – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

Help your kids get off their screens and get moving!

For kids aged 4-11 to help them learn why being active is good for you and instil healthy habits that will last a lifetime

On your marks, get set… it’s time to get busy!
We all know that being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and it can be brilliant fun too!

Busy Bodies contains 52 illustrated cards each with a simple challenge or sporty activity to get kids moving and thinking about their physical and mental health. Each card also contains an interesting fact to help kids learn why different activities can be good for you.

The set includes a 16-page booklet with useful tips for parents and carers with information on how much exercise is expected of the age range, a chart showing the different types of exercise grouped into the main categories – strength-building, heart health, coordination and agility, flexibility – and recipes for some healthy post-activity snacks.

An invaluable tool to get boys talking

Talking costs nothing but it can change your life for the better

Growing up is hard work! You’re expected to ace your exams, be responsible, keep up a hectic social life both online and IRL, make big decisions about your future, and somehow stay happy at the same time. But, as we know, no one feels OK all the time, so what happens then? What happens when we don’t feel great and don’t know what to do about it or where to get help?

Let’s Talk provides the tools to get boys talking about how they’re feeling. Within this insightful guide you will find activities to figure out what help you might need, advice on where to get help, and case studies to show how others have voiced their feelings and found help.
Learn to:
– Articulate how you’re feeling
– Build a support network
– Create your own well-being toolkit
– Bounce back from low mood
– Help others who might be struggling

Remember: if you’re not feeling OK, you have the power to do something about it and this book will show you how.

This friendly deck of 52 cards contains open questions and simple exercises to transform the way your child expresses and understands their feelings. The box also includes a pocket-sized booklet with information for caring adults.

Let’s get talking!

Find new ways to connect, share and communicate with your child with the help of this supportive deck of 52 prompt cards. These thought-provoking conversation starters and gentle activities provide a fun and engaging way to spark conversation, encouraging children to talk openly about their feelings and develop their emotional awareness.

Compiled by an experienced child therapist and accompanied by helpful instructions, the colour-coded cards are divided into four categories for easy selection, including feelings, well-being, self-esteem and mindfulness. The open questions and prompts in this deck will inspire children to connect with their feelings and thought patterns and grow their emotional intelligence.

Get Talking Cards for Kids offers an enjoyable way to help improve communication, encourage self-discovery and foster an essential life skill.

Does your child appear nervous in social situations?

Perhaps they worry a lot about what other people will think of them, or are sad and withdrawn?

Do they seem reluctant to partake in their usual interests and hobbies?

These could be signs that your child is struggling with low confidence.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child to improve their self-confidence. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Pip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

This activity book is for children aged 7-11 years

It’s full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child understand big feelings


Does your child struggle to control their emotions?

Perhaps they get upset easily and find it difficult to calm down?

Do they feel out-of-control at times and want to understand why?

These are signs that your child is ready to learn more about big feelings and the physical sensations they experience as a result.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child develop the skills to articulate their feelings and regulate their moods. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Pop – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations and practical information for parents and carers.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem
Does your child have frequent tantrums and outbursts?
Perhaps they find it hard to speak about their emotions?
Do they seem to get overwhelmed by stress and anxiety quickly?
These could all be signs that your child is struggling with angry moods.
This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child manage their anger and express their feelings in healthy ways. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.
Your child will be guided, with the help of Rah – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child appear worried or stressed?

Do they find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time?

Do they spend a lot of time on their phone or gadgets?

These could all be signs that your child would benefit from practising mindfulness.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child improve their focus and be more present. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Buddy – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child appear anxious or stressed a lot of the time?

Do they find it difficult to let go of negative thoughts and feelings?

Do they seem tense or nervous?

These could all be signs that your child is struggling with stress and anxiety.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child find calm. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Kip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

This activity book is for children aged 7-11 years

It’s full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child build their resilience and take on new challenges with confidence

Does your child shy away from trying new things?
Perhaps they have experienced a big change recently and are finding it difficult to articulate their feelings?
Do they feel out-of-control at times and want to understand why?
These are signs that your child is ready to learn more about how to thrive through life’s changes.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child develop the skills to articulate their feelings and regulate their moods. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Bud – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations and practical information for parents and carers.

Invite positivity and appreciation into your life with this guided journal for practising gratitude

Gratitude plays an important role in boosting self-esteem, reducing stress and improving your overall well-being, but it’s not always easy to find time for. Happily, this journal is here to be your daily reminder to focus on the good things in life.

My Daily Gratitude Journal is the perfect space for you to record everything that brings you joy. With beautiful journal pages and thoughtful prompts, it contains everything you need to help you look at your life through a more positive lens. There’s also a helpful introduction to gratitude with information on why it’s an important practice and how it can positively impact your life.

Give yourself a gratitude break each day to remind yourself of everything you’re grateful for, whether it’s your family and friends, your health, your favourite TV show or even the weather. Once you get started, you’ll be amazed by just how much there is to appreciate.

Does your child appear to worry a lot?

Perhaps they have frequent tummy upsets, or are irritable, tearful, angry or withdrawn?

Do they have problems concentrating or show a loss of enthusiasm for their usual interests?

These could all be signs that your child is struggling with anxiety.

This practical guide combines proven cognitive-behavioural therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child to overcome anxiety. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Fiz – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the best-selling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and My Feelings and Me – A Child’s Guide to Understanding Emotions

Does your child get easily upset, angry, or too excited around Christmas?
Perhaps they find it quite difficult to calm down in the lead-up to the big day?
Do they seem out of control of their feelings?

These could all be signs that your child is feeling overwhelmed by big emotions.

This practical guide combines proven cognitive behavioural therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child cope with big feelings around Christmas time. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Dash – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about building confidence, for kids aged 4+

Contains: a big bike ride, eyeball ice cream and a slimy swamp-swimming gala!

Pip the little monster can get very nervous and often lacks the confidence to try new things.

With the help of their brother, Flint, and monster friends, Pip learns all about what confidence is and how to find it. Follow Pip as they set achievable goals, learn from mistakes and celebrate differences.

Are you ready to feel confident too?

This book will help your child to:
-Find out what it means to be confident
-Embrace the fact that we all learn at our own pace
-Use positive self-talk
-Not be afraid to try new things and build on mistakes
-Understand that encouraging and helping others will make them feel more self-assured

The approaches explored in this book can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to feel more confident and secure in themselves.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about finding inner calm, for kids aged 4+

Contains: mud splat hats, cobweb lollies and Bumps in the Dark!

Cal the little monster is so excited to go to their friend’s birthday party. But once there, they feel overwhelmed with emotions.

With the help of Grandad and their friends, Cal learns how to calm down when their feelings start to feel too big. Follow along as Cal discovers how to ease anxiety, recognize their emotions and self-regulate so they can feel calm and in control.

Are you ready to feel calm too?

This book will help your child to:
– Ease feelings of stress
– Recognize emotions and identify why they are feeling them
– Learn how to self-regulate and behave constructively in any situation
– Problem-solve for themselves

The approaches explored in this book can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to manage their feelings and discover inner calm.

This is not your average activity book because it’s not only heaps of fun but it will also teach you some amazing life skills to help you take control of your worries

Worries come in all shapes and sizes and can creep up on us when we least expect them. They are like little clouds that float above our heads that seem at once menacing and threatening, stopping us from doing the things we really want and spoiling our fun. The Worry Workbook is here to help by explaining what worry is, offering creative ways to calm and distract yourself when worry strikes.

– Make a worry camera that captures fears and shrinks them into a manageable size.
– Colour in a mood tracker that explores the rainbow of everyday emotions.
– Write on the magic mirror of compliments to help recognize your strengths.
– Create your very own list of anti-worry actions to fight fear and keep smiling.
Parents, this is for you: This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the best-selling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child struggle to speak up for themselves?
Do they tend to avoid new things and find change hard?
Perhaps they negatively compare themselves to others and put themselves down?

These could all be signs that your child is struggling with their self-esteem.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child’s confidence soar. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s self-esteem, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Buzz the monster – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

An interactive activity title for 9-12-year-olds on the power of kindness

You can choose to make the world a better place. The power is within you!

Every one of us experiences the world differently – we have different worries and problems, and we all have unique hopes and dreams – but there’s one thing that can unite us and make the world a better place, and that’s KINDNESS!

Kindness is cool! No, really! Kindness can create positive change in all our lives. Whether it’s being a friend to someone who seems lonely, or simply smiling or giving somebody a thumbs up. When we support each other, we can be our best selves.

Be the Change: Be Kind is your handbook on how to use your own voice to empower yourself and others to spread kindness. Award-winning children’s author Marcus Sedgwick tells the story of kindness – where it comes from, what it feels like and perhaps most importantly why it matters – and asks YOU what you would do in different everyday scenarios.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

From the author of the bestsellers Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

This accessible and interactive guide for 11-15-year-olds will help young people to find their voice and feel more confident

Do you wish you had more confidence?

Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future may hold, and everything else in between. Life can be tough enough, but if you struggle with low self-confidence it can seem much harder.

It’s important to remember that it’s normal to feel unsure of yourself sometimes, but when it starts to affect your health and happiness it’s time to find some strategies for improving the way you feel.

Stronger Than You Know contains insightful and actionable tips and activities to help you feel calm under pressure so your confidence can soar.
You will learn:
– Mindfulness techniques to use for instant calm during exams
– How to quieten the unkind thoughts in your head
– Ways to boost body confidence
– How to create your own confidence action plan
– Where to get help when you need it