As Victoria begins to notice changes in her mother, she is guided by the love and support of her father, teacher, and best friend as she learns that mental illness is not anyone's fault and that feelings, even the hard ones, deserve to be explored and understood.
According to The Child and Family Institute, 1 in 14 children, aged 0-17, have a parent with poor mental health. Ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, counselors, and therapists, Brave Little Hearts fosters self-analysis, empathy, and a loving, thriving path forward for children navigating parental mental illness. With guided activities that extend learning beyond the story and make it a practical tool for home, classroom, and clinical settings, this book is a safe, age-appropriate, and compassionate tool for partnership, healing, and understanding.