Mental Health Awareness Month is a health campaign that enables adults and children to start important conversations surrounding mental health. This month of addressing the importance of mental health lets others share their stories, understand that they are not alone, and seek support without fear of judgment.
Reading books on big feelings can be a wonderful way to introduce children to the concept of emotions and mental health in a relatable and accessible way. Books can help them understand that it's okay to have big feelings and that it's important to talk about them. They also teach coping strategies, empathy, and how to seek help when needed. For little ones, stories about characters navigating emotions can be both comforting and empowering.
My award-winning "Sometimes When" series is a great resource for Mental Health Awareness Month. You can get these wonderful books from Free Spirit Publishing as a bundle or individually at bookstores, online or taken out at the library.