https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book/r/rubys-worry/

Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and bright.
I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast,
I feel as if I could take off into the sky.
This is when my heart is happy.

Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside. With language that is lyrical but also direct, toddlers will be empowered by this new vocabulary and able to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this unique feelings book is gorgeously packaged.

Now 35 years old, Badger's Parting Gifts has been used by countless families experiencing bereavement to help talk about their feelings. The publisher, Andersen, has also produced these resources in association with the charity Child Bereavement UK [PDF], which are aimed at helping to use the book with bereaved children.

Newbery bases her novel around the legend of Lob-lie-by-the-fire. Lucy and her beloved grandfather enjoy gardening together through the seasons, and she becomes aware that she, like him, can sense-see a small figure who helps with the gardening.

When grandfather dies, Lucy fears that she has lost Lob for ever, and Lob himself seeks a new gardener to work with, rejecting those who do not allow him his freedom, until he discovers an elderly West Indian who gardens next to Lucy's family's new allotment.

Newbery relates Lob to the Green Man, and the book benefits from beautifully word-painted poems and Smy's atmospheric illustration.

When Ravi has just about had enough of being last in line and too small for everything, he roars – and turns into a tiger! It’s great fun getting his own way, at least for a little while. Eventually, Ravi finds out that being the top predator is not as much fun as he thought, but sometimes he still needs to stand up for himself by giving a little roar.

Tantrums can be an overwhelming experience for the child having them, and the vivid illustrations in this enjoyable book are a great way to portray that. Ravi ends the book able to call on his inner tiger when he really needs to, but he also learns that being savage and violent can’t solve all his problems. There is a valuable message about the balance between standing up for yourself while also being a good playmate.

 Our cultural identity is a big part of who we are, which means it can affect our mental health and influence what support we need. Find out more about the relationship between cultural identity and mental health, how to navigate expectations and pressures, and how to get the support that’s right for you.

Supporting a child through a panic attack can feel terrifying and you can often feel completely helpless – but there are several things you can do to help. 

Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. We can also give basic information about mental health and local support services.

Also give advice on - local services, how to get help, basic information on mental health issues.

relationship counselling 

family counselling

mediation

Key Topics Covered:

1. Managing family emotions

2. How to focus on what is important and what isn't

3. Staying connected with your children and supporting smooth handovers and transitions.

4. Managing different parenting styles in different homes.