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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 appear nervous and isolated in social settings?

Perhaps they find it difficult to approach other children or make friends?

Do they seem to avoid engaging in hobbies and activities?

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

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child overcome shyness. 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 Jem – 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.

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.

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Perhaps they worry a lot about what other people will think of them, or are sad and withdrawn?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

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.

A mood-boosting, confidence-building companion to help 7+-year-olds become their happiest selves

Confidence is something many people struggle with throughout their lives. Supporting children as they face this challenge can help them grow into self-assured, happy individuals.

Encourage your child to explore their emotions, overcome their fears and boost their self-confidence with this positive and playful book. Bursting with fun activities, handy tips and simple exercises, Grow Your Confidence is the go-to guide to help children feel good about who they are.

Activities within this book include:
– Making a confidence box to help reduce anxiety
– Drawing emotions to uncover and explore feelings
– Collecting accomplishments for a mood-boosting bravery jar
– Practising power poses to develop assertiveness
… and so many more!

This book combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness methods with practical information for parents supporting their child’s mental health journey. The text has been peer reviewed by a psychotherapist.

A worry-busting guide to help 7+-year-olds calm anxious thoughts and fears

Worry is a part of being human, but high levels of stress and anxiety can hold your child back. Equipping children with coping strategies to tackle worries enables them to be their calmest, most content selves.

Encourage your child to listen to their feelings, practise positive thinking and overcome their fears with this sensitive and supportive book. Bursting with fun activities, handy tips and simple exercises, Shrink Your Worries is the self-care companion every stress-prone child needs.

Activities within this book include:
– Practising handprint breathing to feel calmer
– Quick confidence boosters to develop assertiveness
– How to spot the signs of anxiety
– Creating a bravery plan to reduce your worries
… and so many more!

This book combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness methods with practical information for parents supporting their child’s mental health journey. The text has been peer reviewed by a psychotherapist.

Does your child often feel isolated and do they struggle to get involved in social situations?

Are they nervous about what people think of them, or maybe they’re just a little unsure of how they feel about themselves?

These could be signs that your child is experiencing low self-esteem.

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

Your child will be guided, with the help of Bop – 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.