Returning to Orbit: Leo Finds His Way Through Childhood Stress

By Jenny Simon

Step into the world of childhood stress, where parents struggle to help their children navigate overwhelming emotions. In her insightful book, Returning to Orbit, child therapist Jenny Simon offers a valuable resource for families, teachers, and therapists. Drawing on her experience as a trauma therapist, Dr. Simon crafts a powerful children's story to address mental health and resilience.

Meet Leo, a relatable 9-year-old boy on a journey to manage family tensions and loneliness with the help of his loyal dog, Jupiter. Overwhelmed and struggling, Leo eventually finds guidance from a child therapist who helps him develop coping strategies and discover his own resilience. This book carries an important message: "You are not broken, and asking for help is perfectly okay." Returning to Orbit is suitable for kids ages five and up, with a reading level appropriate for children aged nine to twelve.

Through innovative and inspiring metaphors, Dr. Simon empowers families to engage in conversations about stress and build stronger coping mechanisms. At the end of the book, a thoughtful note for parents provides additional resources and support, reinforcing the open dialogue that Dr. Simon promotes. Returning to Orbit equips caregivers to talk about stress with their children and encourages them to invest in this transformative story before pressure grows.

Don't miss out on this vital message - Returning to Orbit is a must-read for parents and caregivers. If you enjoyed Dinosaurs Divorce by Marc Brown and Laurie Krasny Brown, you'll also enjoy this book. Order your copy of Returning to Orbit today and make conversations about stress easier for your family.

Praise for Returning to Orbit

"As a mom of three, I sometimes forget to see things from my kids' perspectives. This book helped me do just that - remember how "adulting" can impact my kids and how they can internalize emotions. Grateful to have this book to help me pause." Suzana Diaz Rosencrans, MBA

"As a dad who wants to fix things, this book helped me to have more empathy and understand the pain of the child. No dads are professional dads; we are all doing the best we can." Drew Whitis, Amateur DadScroll up and order your copy of Returning to Orbit today, thank you for being a supportive helper

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FS7H16BR
• ISBN13: 9798265373762
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 8.5"