Please Stay Here – I want you near – Dr Sarah Mundy

Dr Sarah Mundy is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and mum of three boys. She has specialised in working with children and families for almost 20 years.  When Sarah had her first child, she found that most books told parents what to do to their children, rather than how to work with them. Through her clinical work she knew how powerful stories are to help young children manage their often confusing and overwhelming worlds. Sarah felt that it would be helpful to have some books for parents to read with their little one to help them make sense of common, but tricky situations that we all encounter in the early years – so she decided to write some of her own!

Parenting Through Stories comprises six interactive children’s stories (Bartley’s Books) and a Parenting Handbook. The children’s stories include interactive questions (asked by a curious squirrel, Nudge, who can be found under the flaps). These encourage children to explore their own experiences, promoting discussion about confusing and tricky feelings in a safe, engaging and fun This helps children learn to express their feelings, master new skills and cope with everyday challenges with the support of their parents.

The stories focus upon separation anxiety, tricky behaviour, the arrival of a new sibling, healthy eating, toilet training and bedtime routines. They are illustrated by the wonderful Rachel Millson-Hill.

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