Orlanda Bettison
My Brain Is a Home- Orlanda Bettison
My Brain Is a Home- Orlanda Bettison
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‘My Brain is a Home’ is a beautifully illustrated picture book written for children aged 5-12, that nurtures mental wellbeing by educating children about their brain.
Orlanda's books are used for children across diverse needs—helping those with Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, as well as neurotypical children, to develop essential mental health skills.
It introduces three important parts in the brain:
- The Prefrontal Cortex - Our Wise Brain that helps us think
- The Amygdala - Our guard dog is in charge of our emotions
- The Hippocampus - Our clever pet hippo helps us learn
Introduces:
Parts of the Brain
- Personifies parts of the brain and introduces characters and concepts in an engaging child-friendly way.
Explains:
The Problem Scale
- Teaches children how to differentiate large problems from smaller problems
- Explains how different emotional reactions are suited to different sizes of problems
Evidence-based:
Strategies for Wellbeing
- Helps children label & identify emotions (when you can name it you can better manage it).
- Offers simple yet effective strategies to help children cope with the ups & downs of life
About the Author:
Orlanda is a mother of two boys living in Sydney, Australia. With a degree in psychology and over a decade of experience as a primary school teacher, she is passionate about promoting children's mental health and wellbeing. Her background uniquely combines academic knowledge with practical classroom experience. Orlanda's work has also been profoundly influenced by her own personal journey with anxiety and depression, giving her valuable firsthand insights into mental health management strategies that truly work. This personal experience adds depth and authenticity to her books.
Reviews:
"I bought this book for my adult child. The illustrations are attractive. The content is easy to follow and makes great point. It is never too late to learn about emotional regulation. Get it!"
" Wonderful Resource. This is a fabulous book, easy to understand for children and adults. Relatable concepts to absorb. Visual and language connections of anxiety affects on the brain and emotional system."
"Immediate impact. The best book for any little person that is learning to manage their feelings. Within one reading, my daughter was actively using the books language to talk about what was happening for her. Couldn’t recommend highly enough."
