I shared this with some Y3 children, and it opened up great discussions about how everyone is different and how that doesn't matter.

Finding somewhere quiet and comfy, consciously lowering my shoulders and relaxing my face, softening my jaw and connecting my feet with the ground. years ago I signed up for a Parenting course, only realising on day 1 that I had signed up for a ReParenting Course! Illustrations can change a person’s feelings and in turn their lives and I believe this is so powerful.Comm) and continued to University College Dublin (UCD) where I graduated with a Masters in Business Studies (MBS). Whenever I remember to PAUSE and LISTEN FULLY and LISTEN to UNDERSTAND, I am always in awe of the direction the conversation takes as it becomes a deeper, more loving, more authentic connection every single time. Deirdre encourages anyone with mental health concerns to create safety for themselves, through the support of others, and how finding the therapist that suits you, with whom you feel safe, seen and heard without judgement can be life-changing. The words we choose to speak to one another have the power to harm or deepen our relationships with our loved ones.

Louise is a yoga teacher, counsellor and founder of ‘Douglas Yoga Centre’, ‘Yoga Connected’ and ‘Counselling Connected’. Amazing Me, Amazing You is a lovely picture book, beautifully illustrated, that is great to share with children in primary school. Items included are socks, wiggly eyes, buttons, sheets of felt, pom-poms, ribbons, pipe cleaners, and fabric glue!

Elizabeth Scoggins, publisher for non-fiction, brand and licensing acquired world all language rights for the text were acquired from Marie-Claire Giddings at the CAN Group. Recently diagnosed with autism along with her three children,Christines message to parents and carers to help them talkwith their children about neurodiversity is the perfect way to introducethe subject to any child. Ross Welford introduces Time Travelling with a Tortoise, the sequel to Time Travelling with a Hamster, and a whole new time travel adventure! I might not like gritty sand or scratchy labels, busyplaces or messy tables, but with a quiet walk a gentle smile and sometime alone for a little while I can be amazingly me just like you. Recently diagnosed with autism along with her three children, Christine’s new book encourages us all to embrace our differences and accept one another.

When I’m judging or criticising someone’s behaviour (either in my head or with words) I have stopped listening, and I have stopped trying to understand how they may be feeling. This picture book for 3+ emphasises the importance of empathyand kindnessVibrant art from Hannah Jayne Lewin communicates a positive messageA strong message that will resonate with all children. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. She was herself recently diagnosed with autism, alongside her three children, and she hasn't let that diagnosis stop her from living her best life.McGuinness commented: “I’m so excited and proud that I have written my first children’s book, inspired by our experience of autism. In this first children’s book from autism ambassador, Christine McGuinness shows just how important it is to embrace diversity and inclusivity while highlighting just how much it means to accept one another, just as we are with all the uniqueness that makes us special. explore ways of celebrating others and ourselves so that we can feel recognised, proud and affirmed. All of a sudden, instead of ‘giving out’ (in my head) about the person, I make space to IDENTIFY how I’m feeling, which helps me CLARIFY what I need, and then MOTIVATES me to take loving action for myself.