Welcome to my post about Whispa and the Waves by Ffion Jones and Elena Mascolo. I am so glad you stopped by!
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Inspired by a desire to help her daughter in her struggle with anxiety, Whispa and the Waves is a book that hopes to help children explore other ways of responding to these feelings, empowering them to overcome the waves and giving them the strength to calm the storm.
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Important topics in the public eye right now
If you follow my blog, you will know that a mental breakdown is what prompted me to start this blog, to help other people feel less alone when they are experiencing mental health challenges.
The mental health crisis amongst young people in the UK at the moment is well documented and something we should all be eager to resolve. Books like this – serve to educate young people and make them feel less alone. In this respect, we must share this book’s message far and wide.
Children having access to books
Another well-documented fact is that some children living in the UK currently don’t have access to books at home. As a family, we have always purchased books, mostly from charity shops. But my little one loves reading and we must make time to read books with her. Even though, like most families, family time is limited.
Exploring big emotions with children
The character in the book sounds very much like me. I still use my hypnotherapy recordings when I feel life becoming too much. These days, I feel more resilient and able to deal with the pressures and unexpected events life can sometimes throw at us. BUT it’s taken a lot of work to get to where I am now.
Imagine being a child. Research tells us can’t regulate emotions in the way an adult does. And still feeling some big emotions you may not understand. Books like this are vital in helping children have a visual display and a story to tell about a similar way they are feeling.
I’ve written on my blog before about handling toddler emotions. You can check out the posts below:
HELPING LITTLE KIDS MANAGE BIG EMOTIONS
HOW TO EXPLORE EMOTIONS WITH YOUR TODDLER
20 RELATABLE BLUEY PARENTING MOMENTS WE LOVE
Please go out and buy this book, recommend it to your local library or community centre – and spread a message of hope amongst children who might be struggling.
Sam – Founder – Mummy Conquering Anxiety blog
Some of the previous reviews published in the book corner section:
THE GIANT AT NUMBER TWO – BOOK REVIEW – MUMMY CONQUERING ANXIETY
LIVELY LILA BLOG TOUR – A DANCE OF HAPPY DISCOVERY – MUMMY CONQUERING ANXIETY
THE ANNA’S GARDEN BLOG TOUR – MUMMY CONQUERING ANXIETY
THE LONELY TIGER BY TERENIA EDWARDS, SEVERUS LIAN (ILLUSTRATOR)
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Summary
Please go out and buy this book, recommend it to your local library or community centre – and spread a message of hope amongst children who might be struggling.
