Wiggle with Willow: How to Get into the Now (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798234068538)

A comforting and engaging story that helps children feel calm, connected, and in control-without relying on screens-by gently guiding them back to the present moment.

Wiggle with Willow: How to Get into the Now is a playful, interactive children's book designed to support emotional awareness, self-regulation, and mindfulness in young readers. In a world filled with constant stimulation and fast-paced distractions, this story offers children a simple and accessible way to slow down and reconnect with themselves.

Join Willow the dog as she lovingly guides Demma through moments of overwhelm, frustration, and big emotions. Through gentle encouragement and curiosity, Willow introduces easy, developmentally appropriate techniques that help Demma notice what is happening inside her body and around her. As Demma learns to pause, observe, and engage her senses, she begins to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of her emotions.

Created by a psychotherapist, this story introduces "Sensing Codes"-creative, child-friendly tools inspired by mindfulness-based practices used to support emotional regulation and overall well-being. These techniques empower children to build awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in a way that feels safe, playful, and achievable.

Ideal for children ages 3-8, Wiggle with Willow is a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, therapists, and educators looking to support emotional development in everyday moments. Whether used at home, in classrooms, or in therapeutic settings, this book encourages meaningful connection, builds emotional vocabulary, and provides children with lifelong tools to navigate big feelings with confidence and calm.