Children's Books

Reading to your children is about connection. This experience strengthens parent and child bonds. This can create a nurturing environment where a child feels loved. Listening, discussing the book and asking questions fosters language development, enhances vocabulary and builds comprehension skills. This one on one interaction is important for building confidence and a love for reading that will last a child for a lifetime.

Children can benefit immensely from reading different social stories. These carefully crafted narratives describe specific social situations that explain expected behaviors. Social stories break down complex social interactions into manageable steps that help a child understand and navigate social cues. This can lead  to increased confidence and reduced anxiety in different social settings. 

Children's books are tackling previously taboo subjects such as mental health. These books offer age-appropriate explanations of anxiety, depression and other emotional challenges. By normalizing these experiences, they help children understand their own feelings and those of others. These books create safe spaces for conversation, encouraging children to express their emotions and seek support if they need it. They empower children to feel less alone in their mental health struggles and learn healthy coping skills. 

Mindfulness for children has been becoming more popular and children's books are leading the way. These books often include calming images, breathing exercises and simple meditative techniques, guiding children towards self-regulation and emotional awareness. These mindful books for children provide very beneficial tools to help a child manage their anxiety and promotes a sense of calm or inner peace. 

Children's books have become increasingly inclusive and represent so much neurodiversity. Books addressing sensory processing disorder, autism and different conditions provide very valuable insight and understanding for both neurotypical children and children who are neurodivergent. Children's books provide a space for a child to explore their emotions and feelings. 

Sensory Processing Children's Books

ADHD Children's Books

Anxiety Children's Books

Picky Eating Children's Books

Inclusion Children's Books

DISCLAIMER: I have learned a lot over the years but I am still learning. Always do your own research and exercise sound judgment. I am not an occupational therapist or a physician. I am an adult who has sensory processing disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists or medical professionals give you. These are just ideas that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for awareness purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different sensory needs. Please always consult with a medical professional. Click on links throughout each page for more resources and information. 

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