A self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to doodle their way to better sleep and rest. This book includes fun, simple and encouraging activities to help children explore their emotions, behaviour and experiences of resting and sleeping well. Children can use their creativity to combat negative feelings and learn more about why sleep and rest is so important. More children are suffering with mental health issues, such as anxiety and digital addiction, so sleep is a big concern as they struggle to fully switch off and get a good nights' sleep. The quirky illustrations will keep readers entertained and focused as they work through the book - or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calming colouring. Part of the Mindful Kids range of thoughtful activity books for children that includes: No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong, Be Brave, Be Positive and Letting Go. Written by Dr Sharie Coombes, child and family psychotherapist, with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Sharie is a former teacher who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Mindful Kids .

This book has been graded for interest at 7-11 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Bonnier Books Ltd .

Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser and consultant who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. She has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, Sharie now works as a volunteer psychosocial practitioner in the British Red Cross with the Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children. Accredited by: British Psychoanalytic Council, Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists, Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, General Hypnotherapy Register Barry Hutchison was born and raised in Scotland. His work includes the INVISIBLE FIENDS series and THE SHARK-HEADED BEAR THING. He also writes for TV and THE BEANO. Barry lives in Fort William with his partner and their two children. Katie Abey provides illustrative doses of happiness, motivation, sarcasm and general randomness. Her work usually features puns and crazy animals. She lives in Derbyshire.