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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.

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.

Whether twins are a delightful surprise or a bolt from the blue, one thing is certain: your life will never be the same again. Packed with tips and anecdotes from fellow parents of twins, as well as advice from professionals, this go-to guide will help you prepare for, survive and enjoy your first year with twins.
Provides tips on all the essential topics, including:
► Preparing for the arrival of your twins
► Premature birth
► Identical twins
► Establishing healthy sleep and feeding routines
► Getting out and about
► Twin health and development
► What it means to be a twin
And much more!

Let go of mum guilt and enjoy the first years of motherhood with the help of this self-care support guide

Sleepless nights, endless feeding and the constant whir of the washing machine are often what you expect when you become a mum – and on top of all that, there’s “mum guilt”. Often born from the unrealistic expectation of the “perfect” mother, mum guilt is the term given to the feelings of inadequacy that women experience in relation to their children and their parenting choices.

This is where Guilt-Free Mum comes in; it’s time to reject the notion of the perfect parent and start being kind to yourself. Learn to allay those fears that you are falling short of expectations and give yourself a break!

Inside you will find:
– Top tips and techniques on how to overcome mum guilt
– A multitude of simple ways to inject self-care into a busy schedule
– Case studies from other new mums on how they overcame their anxieties
– Empowering quotes to inspire and motivate

You don’t have to achieve perfection to be an amazing mother because you already are!

So, it’s happened! You’re going to be a dad and you’re at the start of an amazing journey.
It’s hard to know what to expect and how to prepare, but remember: you’re not alone, and every father before you has shared the same doubts and fears.
Packed with jargon-free information, tips and advice, from the month-by-month development of your baby to how to support your partner during the birth and beyond, this accessible book will help you understand the whole process of pregnancy, and plan for the weeks ahead.

This sanity-saving collection of ideas and inspiration will help your children swap the screen for the sunshine and start getting more out of life. Split into bite-sized chapters, from fun indoors to activities on the go, food and cooking to science and nature, this book is packed with activities for all ages of children from preschoolers to even the most jaded, screen-obsessed teens and the kid in all of us too. How to Unplug Your Child will give you and your kids a host of things to do after school, at the weekend and during those long holidays.
 
 
 

No matter how much you long for and plan for a baby, no one is quite prepared for the impact their new arrival has on their life. Learn to thrive (not just survive!) during the early months of parenthood with this guide, which is packed with practical advice and bite-sized tips.

– Care for and bond with your newborn
– Advice on breast- and bottle-feeding
– Supportive guidance on common breastfeeding concerns
– Ways to soothe your crying baby
– Baby sleep tips
– Manage your baby’s minor ailments
– Essential self-care for mums and dads

If you read only one parenting book, let this be it.

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.

We all feel sad sometimes, especially when things aren’t going so great. It can also be because our minds are dwelling on sad thoughts and we have too many of them, which can feel very uncomfortable and stop us from being happy and having fun.

The Happy Workbook is here to help by showing how to express feelings clearly and openly, and offers creative ways to focus on the good things in life and find some happiness in every day. This activity book will help you:

– Identify what makes you happy and sad with an emoji chart.
– Let go of sad thoughts by making a paper boat and watching it float away.
– Create your happy sanctuary in your bedroom.
– Immerse yourself in your very own happy memories book.
– Take pride in your achievements with medals to make and wear.

A mum deserves to find calm every day and this gorgeous box of illustrated cards is the perfect way to help her unwind

Throughout motherhood, finding time for self-care is a challenge and all too often sacrificed for the day’s to-do list and the needs of others. But all it takes is as little as five minutes – and the gentle advice on these cards – to instil peace. From learning the basics of deep breathing to small reminders that you are enough, these calm cards are the perfect antidote to times of strife, stress and everything in between.

Within the box is a selection of inspirational cards, each with an affirmation on one side and a self-care tip on the other. The cards come with a handy wooden stand so they can be placed anywhere, helping to brighten the room and quieten any mind.

Mothers are an ever-flowing source of inspiration, love and kindness, but they deserve to be cared for too, and there’s no better way to show your appreciation for your mum than with this beautiful deck of cards.

Confused about what’s good and bad for you and your baby?

With the constant bombardment of what you can and can’t do during pregnancy, parents-to-be can often feel stressed at a time which should be full of new and exciting discoveries. This concise and accessible book is packed with practical advice and offers straight forward answers to the questions that you are unsure about from conception to birth, including guidance on:
-Diet and exercise
– Safety in the workplace
– Common complaints
– Potential problems
– Physical changes
– Labour

Babies do wake at night; it’s nature’s way of keeping them safe – but you can help them to sleep better with some gentle guidance

A refreshed edition of the original, with added content and a new chapter, The Baby Sleep Guide maintains the gentle and logical approach to improve your baby’s sleep, whilst ensuring that everything captured in the book can be as accessible as possible to all those who are looking for some support in how to establish positive sleep habits.

The secret to helping babies sleep through the night is understanding their sleep cycles and natural rhythms. The Baby Sleep Guide provides simple and easy tips to help you establish positive sleep habits early on that will pay dividends in the long term.

It will guide you through responsive, gentle parenting techniques that emphasise the importance of nurturing your baby and always responding to their needs, while gradually encouraging a little sleep independence. Designed to be deliberately concise so you can find information at a glance, The Baby Sleep Guide offers clear solutions to ensure a good night’s sleep for everyone and will support you through the first year of your baby’s life.

‘Here again, Mr Cossey?’ asked the young Spanish embryologist, shooting me a welcoming smile as I followed him down the corridor. He had recognised me by sight and that wasn’t good. I was now the one thing you don’t want to be in a fertility clinic.

A regular.

Martha wanted a baby. Mark wanted a baby. What’s the worst that could happen?

In four years of baby-making boot camp, Mark and Martha face The Calendar, the joy of sober, scheduled sex, hostile cervical mucus, IUI and IVF. Through a combination of ignorance and outrage, Mark survives ejaculating into a small jar, stabbing his wife, having his sperm turned pink and group sex with whales.

Written with genuine laugh-out-loud humour and complete honesty, Trying is a noholds-barred welcome to the world of the infertile written by a man who has lived through it all and come through with his ultimate dream realised – his own family.

It says a lot when you can call two years of sleepless nights a happy ending.

This super-fun workbook is for children aged 7-11

Grow your confidence with these creative and easy-to-follow activities and top tips

Everyone feels nervous sometimes – it might be because we’re trying something new that we’re not sure about, or perhaps it’s because we worry we’re not good enough.

The Confidence Workbook is here to help by showing you how to build your confidence, offering creative ways to focus on and develop your strengths, such as speaking up and believing in yourself when you need to say “I can!”

This activity book will help you:
– Find your inner spark to feel more confident every day
– Collect compliments and make a beautiful butterfly garland with them
– Discover what kind of superhero you are
– Focus on all the good things in your life with a gallery of favourite things
– See how being in nature can boost your mood

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.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about being mindful, for kids aged 4+

Contains: slime-donuts, monster-yoga and a big calming dose of “Ahhh”

Pickle the little monster is moving house and starting a new school, and it’s giving them a yucky feeling in their tummy. Pickle has tried all sorts of things to feel better, but nothing seems to work until they try mindfulness.

Follow along on a fun adventure as Pickle learns all sorts of ways to be mindful, from monster hugs and meditation to cloud watching and making a jar of memories. Discover how thinking about how you feel from head to toe and focusing on being present can make you go “Ahhh”.

Are you ready to be in the moment too?

This book will help your child to:
– Understand what mindfulness is
– Learn some simple mindfulness techniques
– Recognize their emotions and focus their attention on what they’re feeling and doing in the present moment
– Ease feelings of stress and anxiety

These approaches can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to manage and ease feelings of worry in order to feel calmer, resilient and more confident.

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.

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

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.

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.

This calming workbook is for children aged 7-11

It’s got lots of great ideas to help you stay calm and find focus with easy-to-follow activities and top tips

Feeling upset or angry isn’t fun, but it’s something we all experience from time to time. Let the soothing suggestions in this book help you find the best ways to feel calm and ready to deal with any challenges that come your way.

The Calm Workbook will teach you how to chill out and power down, offering creative ways to find focus, ease upsets and soothe worries mindfully.

This activity book will help you:

– Settle the whizz-bangs in your head with a glitter shaker
– Let go of worries with mindful breathing and a listening game
– Allow your thoughts to wander on a rainbow walk
– Make your own fidget toy for when you’re all fingers and thumbs!
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.

A vibrant and fun activity book for 4-7-year-olds to help children feel calm and happy

It’s OK to feel the way you feel!

Help your child tune in to their feelings and feel happier while having lots of fun with the help of this engaging activity book. Happy Monsters uses the techniques employed by child psychotherapists, including mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to overcome difficult feelings and encourage calm.

Let the Happy Monsters guide you and your child through a range of simple exercises, including:
– Learn calming breathing exercises
– Design your happy place with the help of the happy monsters
– Search for all the funny bones at the monsters’ party
And so much more!

Part of a new series for 4-7-year-olds from Vie, a thoughtful and inspiring range of activity books for children.

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.

A fun and empowering interactive journal for girls aged 9-12

It’s time to discover and celebrate what makes you uniquely YOU!

Welcome to the time in your life when lots of big, exciting stuff happens! This companion is here to guide you along the way. It’s full of fabulous fill-in activities, quizzes to do with friends, tips for sleepover parties, and advice on how to create your dream bedroom sanctuary. Helping you plan and prepare for big days, like starting a new school or taking an exam, and offering some great ideas when you need a happiness boost, this book covers the essentials and so much more!

This Is Me is for you and you alone, so dive in and get started. Pick up a pen and make this journal as awesome and colourful as you are!
– Write a letter to your future self – what would you say?
– Make a family tree and learn more about your living relatives – what questions would you ask?
– How well do you and your best friend really know each other? Take the quiz to find out!

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.