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"Let's face it. This pandemic has been challenging, despite the fact that life, in general, is already hard! With that being said, nothing has been more apparent in the last two years than the importance of mental health. While some people had the opportunity to adopt mental health strategies, working parents discovered their little ones needed tools too. Well, have no fear; Little Z and Firefly are here! In these times, we can get so busy with ""adulting"" that we miss opportunities to address our little ones when they get stressed out or when they are feeling down. Throughout their journey to ""Light and Love,"" both Little Z and Firefly learn valuable lessons about supporting someone in a ""Dark Place."" They explore various tools and strategies used to empower themselves and their mental health. This book is perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone looking to find a tangible and interactive resource to help empower the young people in their lives. It is also a book for adults who may struggle with where to start in talking about mental health. Be on the lookout for Little Z and Firefly, A Journey to Light and Love, The Workbook! This interactive workbook will extend learning and will enable children to put these tools to practical use. Research-based strategies explored in this book include: Mirror Work Creating Order Creating Joy Writing it Out Healthy Diet and Exercise Talking it Out Mindfulness It's never too early to adopt mental health strategies. May this book be a start to a life filled with Light and Love for your child and your whole family!"

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"""As a Mental Health Worker and a champion for a kinder, more compassionate, and more self-regulated world - I wholeheartedly believe that we need to begin with our youth. The problem, however, is that understanding and managing our emotions is hard. It's hard for most adults, and even harder for the children who are looking to those adults as their compass. Little Z and Firefly takes those tough concepts and harnesses them into a beautiful story about accepting our feelings and managing our reactions.It simultaneously appeals to our children while acting as a guide for the adults responsible for teaching them. Books are meant to go beyond the pages - to make us learn, feel, and grow; this book checks all the boxes and should have a place in every classroom, home, and library."" -Kelly Andreas, Mental Health Worker, Allentown, PA ""I love this story! Easy to read and relatable. I think children struggling with sadness and depressive moods will understand the concept of the dark place and feeling lonely... The seven steps are great. Each task is easy to do but also aligns with some self care tips and therapeutic tips for depression... The illustrations are a big winner for me! Especially when Little Z tries to handle his dark place feelings on his own and at school! The imagery was great. Each picture tells a story."" -Marquisha Dunston, Clinical Therapist, Philadelphia, PA "

As a Mental Health Worker and a champion for a kinder, more compassionate, and more self-regulated world - I wholeheartedly believe that we need to begin with our youth. The problem, however, is that understanding and managing our emotions is hard. It's hard for most adults, and even harder for the children who are looking to those adults as their compass. Little Z and Firefly takes those tough concepts and harnesses them into a beautiful story about accepting our feelings and managing our reactions.It simultaneously appeals to our children while acting as a guide for the adults responsible for teaching them. Books are meant to go beyond the pages - to make us learn, feel, and grow; this book checks all the boxes and should have a place in every classroom, home, and library. -Kelly Andreas, Mental Health Worker, Allentown, PA I love this story! Easy to read and relatable. I think children struggling with sadness and depressive moods will understand the concept of the dark place and feeling lonely... The seven steps are great. Each task is easy to do but also aligns with some self care tips and therapeutic tips for depression... The illustrations are a big winner for me! Especially when Little Z tries to handle his dark place feelings on his own and at school! The imagery was great. Each picture tells a story. -Marquisha Dunston, Clinical Therapist, Philadelphia, PA

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