Messy

>Messy seeks to create a culture in which the environment no longer needs protecting.> -A beautifully illustrated story you can read and discuss together. -Fun suggestions to help children understand, appreciate and care for themselves, each other and their environment. -A resources section, with activities and exercises, that children can use to develop their self-esteem, confidence and decision making abilities. -Games designed to create as much fun, laughter and connection as possible in an increasingly disconnected world. Messy encourages children to develop an understanding of the emotions that drive our lives, producing a generation of people that can learn to work with these powerful forces rather than hide from them, pretend they don't exist, or be their passive recipients. By encouraging children to understand their emotions and take responsibility for themselves and their choices, they will eventually become the drivers of their own destinies and enjoy an increased sense of confidence, freedom, and empowerment. This gives them the most valuable reward of all: the opportunity to create a life they can love. Other books in The Bounce Back Series: Kindness Changes Everything addresses the serious issue of schoolyard bullying. It empowers children and provides them with the strategies they need to overcome adversity and be resilient when facing life's challenges. School Rush is designed to help children begin working with their emotions in a positive and healthy way. Instead of school mornings being filled with chaos, frustration and tension, they can be transformed into a time of warmth, fun and laughter, as family members help each other to leave the house on time. Kind Wordsis designed to help children address everyday school yard difficulties by equipping them with sound conflict resolution skills. Making Friends equips our young people with strategies they can use, should they find themselves alone in the schoolyard at play. Quietly Confident addresses the emotion of fear which unconsciously underpins many of our choices in life. By encouraging children to understand and face this emotion directly, they can enjoy an increased sense of confidence, freedom, and empowerment. Facing Fear explains that anger is often used to mask other emotions that are more difficult for us to feel, such as fear, shame or guilt. When children learn to accept and understand the underlying causes of anger, it has no need to arise. A Questing Game engages children's imaginations as they embark on an adventure that can only begin when they are tucked up in bed at night. Ever Felt Different? is a delightful tale for anyone who has ever felt different! The 8 Date Rule takes a comical look at dating.