Ages 8 to 12
You Are 8 and Brilliant
Ten stories about friendship, confidence, and everyday courage for girls ages 8 to 12.
Practical tools for everyday wellbeing
Mental health resources for kids and teens
Practical books, workbooks, and worksheets created by Marsha Gray, MSW, to help kids and teens manage anxiety, build confidence, and strengthen emotional wellbeing.
For parents, educators, and mental health professionals.
MSW
20+ Years Experience
Registered Social Worker
Published Author
Published Workbooks
Books and workbooks
Stories and guided activities to help kids and teens understand their feelings and practise everyday coping skills.
Ages 13 to 17
When Anxiety Takes Over
A teen anxiety workbook grounded in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), with practical tools for calming the mind and managing emotions.
Ages 8 to 12
Braver Than You Think
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) workbook to help kids understand social worries, build confidence, and take small brave steps.
Free printables
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Practical activities to help kids and teens manage anxiety, build confidence, and develop coping skills.
Free worksheet bundle
Anxiety Coping Skills
Name anxious thoughts, explore calming tools, and choose a next step.
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Free worksheet bundle
Confidence Brave Step Plan
Help kids and tweens plan small steps toward something that feels difficult.
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Free worksheet bundle
Parent Conversation Guide
Make space for a supportive conversation about feelings and worries.
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Anxiety
Books, workbooks, and coping tools for kids, tweens, and teens managing worry, panic, and overwhelm.
Coping Skills
Printable worksheets and workbook activities for calming, grounding, emotional check-ins, and next-step planning.
Confidence
Activities for kids and tweens working through social fear, speaking up, friendship worries, and low confidence.
Overthinking and Worry
Tools to help kids, tweens, and teens slow down racing thoughts and choose one helpful next step.
Parent Support
Practical guides and conversation tools for parents who want to support their child at home.
Mental Health Professional Support
Session starters, worksheets, and workbook activities for mental health professionals and social workers.
Resources
Articles and guidance
Practical tips for supporting kids’ and teens’ emotional wellbeing at home, at school, and in counselling.
5 Signs Your Child or Teen May Be Struggling With Anxiety
Anxiety doesn't always look the way we expect. Here are five signs worth paying attention to, and how to open the conversation.
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A Calm School Morning Routine for an Anxious Child: 10 Practical Steps
Learn 10 practical steps to create a predictable morning routine that reduces anxiety and helps anxious children transition to school.
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What to Do When Your Child Says 'I Don't Want to Go to School'
Understand school avoidance, difficult mornings, when to involve the school, and when to seek professional support.
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