My Wise Heart: A gentle guide to feelings, boundaries and self-compassion for children.

By Frances McIntosh

Every child has a Wise Heart

My Wise Heart is a gentle, hands-on guide that helps children aged 7-12 understand big feelings, set healthy boundaries, find their safe people, and treat themselves with kindness.

Through warm illustrations and simple activity pages, children meet a group of friends (and one very happy golden doodle) as they explore:

Heart Stars: discovering the qualities that matter most to themStormy Feelings: understanding worry, sadness, anger, and fear, and knowing that all feelings are okaySafe People: recognizing the people who help them feel loved, heard, and supportedBoundaries: learning that it's okay to say "no," take space, and protect their heartBrave Moments, Calm Tools, and Growing: building courage, finding calm, and learning from mistakes

Each topic pairs a friendly explanation with an activity page to draw, write, and reflect on. The book ends with My Wise Heart Promise, a reminder children can come back to again and again.

Inside you'll also find:

A Note for Grown-Ups with tips for supporting children through big feelingsA QR code to download free printable activity pages, so children can revisit their favorites anytime

Perfect for home, the classroom, counseling sessions, or quiet moments together.

Created by Frances McIntosh, a coach, educator, and registered dietitian who has spent years helping people feel braver, kinder, and more at home in themselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HMP497GH
• ISBN13: 9798197282514
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"