CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL WELLBEING BOOKS TO HELP CHILDREN FEEL CALM AND CONFIDENT

Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Books for Ages 3-7.

Welcome, I’m Linda Cowan — a qualified counsellor and author of gentle children’s emotional wellbeing books that help young children with anxiety, worry, confidence and big feelings.

Through my Murphy stories and practical guidance, I support parents who want to help their child feel safe, settled, and emotionally strong.

AMAZON – BRAVE & CALM SERIES (MURPHY BOOKS)

HOW I HELP CHILDREN FEEL CALM AND CONFIDENT

If your child struggles with anxiety, worry, or overwhelming emotions, you are not alone.

My books and resources are created to gently support children who:

  • feel anxious at bedtime
  • worry too much
  • struggle with big emotions like anger or fear
  • find it hard to make friends
  • need help building confidence

Each story is written from my counselling experience, helping children understand their feelings in a simple, calming, and reassuring way.

CONFIDENCE BUILDING CHILDREN'S BOOKS

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WRITTEN BY A COUNSELLOR WHO UNDERSTANDS CHILDREN’S EMOTIONS

With over 15 years’ experience as a qualified counsellor, I have supported many individuals and families through anxiety, emotional struggles, and life challenges.

My work with children and parents has shown me how important it is to help children understand their feelings early in life.

That’s why I created the Murphy series — to give children gentle, practical tools to feel calm, safe, and confident.

PRACTICAL HELP FOR PARENTS SUPPORTING ANXIOUS CHILDREN

Alongside my books, I share simple, practical advice to help parents support their child’s emotional wellbeing.

Popular topics include:

  • how to help a child with anxiety
  • bedtime anxiety in kids
  • calming an anxious child in the moment
  • helping children manage big feelings

Helping children feel calm, confident, and understood – one gentle step at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are children’s emotional wellbeing books? 

Children’s emotional wellbeing books help children understand feelings like anxiety, worry, anger, confidence and friendship in a calm reassuring way.

What age are the Murphy books for?

The Murphy books are designed for children aged 3-7.

Can books help anxious children?

Gentle stories can help children feel understood, safe and emotionally supported while opening supportive conversations between children and parents.

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