About Us
​Our mission is to help Little Minds manage Big Feelings by empowering parents, teachers, and children with social and emotional concepts, vocabulary, and strategies to better identify, communicate, and manage feelings in positive and productive ways. ​We believe that improving a child’s emotional vocabulary and understanding will positively impact individual mental health outcomes, academic achievement, future social relationships, and therefore, overall success in life.
Our Story
Our journey began when our oldest son struggled with bedtime at the age of two. To help him, we crafted a social story that addressed his feelings and offered solutions, and it worked wonders! (Example pages below!)
Inspired by this success, we delved into the world of social and emotional learning for children. What started as a simple idea turned into a passion, and we authored our first three books on the topic. Since then, we've expanded into a series focusing on self-awareness, friendship skills, and goal setting. Now, with three kids of our own, we continue to practice our methods every day!
Meet The Team
The Power of Caring Adults
Children naturally look to the caring adults in their lives to help them make sense of the world around them and learn how to manage big feelings. Teaching emotional regulation and social skills in a positive, effective way can be challenging.
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Our books make it easier! Each story shows a relatable, "child-like character" facing a real-life emotional or social struggle. With the gentle guidance of a wise, caring adult, confusing moments become teachable opportunities.
Children are introduced to feeling words, practical regulation strategies, and social problem-solving tools that empower them to handle challenges with confidence and independence.
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As kids build these skills, they learn to self-manage their emotions, focus better in school, strengthen friendships, and grow their confidence.
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Fewer meltdowns. More smiles. Happier homes. Calmer classrooms.​
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Ready to raise kids who can handle life’s ups and downs?
Building Resilient, Confident, and Compassionate Kids
We believe that every child has the potential to succeed when equipped with the right tools and strategies to navigate adversity, self-doubt, and setbacks along the way. With this framework and approach, we are confident that children can grow into successful, resilient adults and responsible citizens.
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Learn to use a Strong Emotional Vocabulary
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Correctly Self-Identify and Communicate Emotions
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Strengthen Emotional Regulation Skills
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Develop Executive Functioning Skills
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Foster Pro-Social and Relationship Skills
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Encourage Personal Growth and Development
Learn to use a Strong Emotional Vocabulary
Developing a solid vocabulary is the foundation for communication skills and overall learning. When children learn emotional vocabulary from a young age, they gain the power to better identify, communicate, and clearly express their emotional state with others in a positive way.
Instead of melting down from frustration, children can say, “I’m mad because my tower fell” or “I'm nervous and need help."
This ability to convert feelings into words helps adults respond quickly to assist with regulation and guidance, creating less confusion and more connection.
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Giving children the language for their emotions is giving them the gift of being seen and truly known. When kids can name their feelings, they can manage them — and that changes everything.
Strengthen Emotional Regulation Skills
Only after children can correctly identify and communicate their feelings, are they able to identify a strategy to regulate their emotions and regain control. This ability to put feelings into words helps adults respond quickly and help children regulate.
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Emotion Regulation strategies can focus on physiological actions or positive mindfulness and be as simple as breathing techniques or positive self-talk.
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Improving regulation skills will reduce the frequency and length of dysregulated moments in the future.
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The result: Less yelling, fewer tears, and more calm moments where kids feel heard, understood, and supported.​
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Develop Executive Functioning Skills
Academic success is a critical component of a child’s overall development, requiring both executive functioning skills and a supportive environment.
For a child to learn and retain information, they must have active functioning of their prefrontal cortex, allowing for higher-level thinking, problem-solving, and ultimately learning.
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When children are emotionally dysregulated, their brains switch into survival mode, making learning nearly impossible. Not only for the child, but dysregulation can disrupt the entire classroom and impact the learning of all children.
Teaching children to recognize and manage their emotions helps them return to a learning state more quickly, creating calmer classrooms and stronger academic outcomes for everyone.
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Foster Pro-Social and Relationship Skills
Interpersonal relationships are a vital part of life at every age. Children learn to make friends, resolve conflicts, cooperate, and show empathy and compassion through school, sports, and everyday interactions.
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So how do we teach kids to get along with others? It starts with teaching them to regulate themselves. Emotional regulation is the foundation for building healthy, positive relationships with peers and adults alike.
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When children can manage their emotions, they are better able to develop pro-social skills, connect with others, and contribute positively to their community. These are the skills that set them up for lifelong success.​​
Books on Pro-Social Skills of Forgiveness, Kindness, Empathy, Jealousy & Friendship--
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Encourage Personal Growth and Development
Personal growth is the journey of learning who we are and who we want to become.For children, this means discovering their strengths, setting goals, and building the resilience to keep trying even when things are difficult.
Growth is not just about academics or social skills— it’s about confidence, character, and the ability to keep moving forward with hope and purpose.​ So how do we help kids grow into their best selves?
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It begins with self-reflection. When children can recognize their feelings and skills they gain a sense of identity that guides their choices.
From there, personal growth requires open-mindedness. Children learn to dream big, set personal goals, overcome challenges, and celebrate their growth along the way.
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When children develop a growth mindset and a strong sense of self, they are more prepared to face setbacks, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them. These are the qualities that build lifelong resilience and purpose.​
​Books on Personal Growth Concepts — Bravery, Grit, Courage, Wonder and Hope —
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