Dealing with feelings of sadness & loneliness
The recent pandemic has had an immense negative impact on children's minds, with long term effects on their mental health. Children experienced extended periods of physical isolation from friends, extended family and teachers, as well as a general lack of social connection. Isolation is a huge contributor to mental health issues because we are all naturally social beings. Infants and preschool children were particularly affected by the isolation. Allie wanted to help parents, teachers and educators make positive changes in children's lives by creating a teaching aid to help them explore emotions and feelings, as well as a strategy for coping with them. This first book addresses the implications of loneliness on young minds, and also brings to light the challenges and present needs of children after the lockdown period. The more children talk about their feelings and emotions, the better they feel, the more open we all are, and we can eventually find our happy.
Mabel Finds Her Happy
£6.99
ISBN: 97817392327
A great story with a very important message. Exploring emotions and feelings and learning how to overcome them. A brilliant teaching aid for parents and educators.
Covering the topic of depression.
Helping children understand the feelings and emotions they may be experiencing or could experience. Introducing a tricky topic in a familiar setting for children, encouraging understanding of a very relevant topic in the modern day world, that wouldn't normally be covered at home or within EYFS learning. Reassuring them that these feelings are okay, giving them a relatable source and providing a solution to find their own happy.
Mabel Meets Her Worry Beans
£6.99
ISBN: 97817392327
A great story with a very important message. Exploring emotions and feelings and learning how to overcome them. A brilliant teaching aid for parents and educators.
Covering the topic of anxiety.
Helping children understand the feelings and emotions they may be experiencing or could experience. Introducing a tricky topic in a familiar setting for children, encouraging understanding of a very relevant topic in the modern day world, that wouldn’t normally be covered at home or within EYFS or Key Stage One learning. Reassuring children that their feelings are okay, giving them a relatable source and providing a solution to calm their own worries.
Mabel Helps A Friend
£6.99
ISBN: 97817392327
A great story with a very important message. Exploring emotions and feelings and learning how to overcome them. A brilliant teaching aid for parents and educators.
Covering the topic of self harm.
Helping children understand the feelings and emotions they may be experiencing, as well as different behaviours that they could witness. Introducing a tricky topic in a familiar situation for children, encouraging understanding of a very relevant topic in the modern day world, that would not normally be covered at home or within school learning. Reassuring children that all feelings are okay, helping them to understand the behaviour they may see, and enabling them to support their peers, if needed.
Education
Research shows that reading and attainment go hand in hand. Reading to children helps them expand their mind and be more creative. It also strengthens interpersonal relationships. Even for older children to read to younger ones can be a comfort on all levels. Studies show that reading promotes cognitive development and improves language skills, especially during a time when interaction is limited. The books featuring Mabel will help children learn to express themselves. If children learn about experiences through a book they can then apply them to situations in real life.
Allie Mary, the Author
Allie was previously a primary school teacher. After leaving and setting up a consultancy business with her husband she missed sharing stories with her pupils the most. As a teacher Allie made a conscious effort to make her lessons engaging and fun. She recognised that children would be more willing to learn and participate in this type of environment. She understood that quality education transforms lives. Therefore it made sense to continue that philosophy with children's books to emotionally reach young children, not only during the pandemic but to have far reaching significance in later life.
During lockdown in rural Leicestershire, Allie observed the isolation and it's negative impact on her own family and others around her. She was intrigued; recognising the comfort and entertainment provided by her pet cats but mostly from Mabel her pet dachshund. This inspired her to create Mabel as a character, and to write her very first book. The book provides an aid for parents and educators, and gives a strong and important message to children as well as essential coping strategies for these unprecedented times.
Mabel takes children on a journey to discover topics not commonly covered amongst children's story books, showing children how to cope with their thoughts and feelings.
Topics being covered in our upcoming books...
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