My Feelings Are Hurt

Reach for this book when your child comes home with slumped shoulders after a misunderstanding on the playground or a perceived slight from a friend. It is a practical tool for children who wear their hearts on their sleeves and need help processing the sting of unkind words or unfair situations. The story helps children understand that while they cannot control what others say, they can control how much power those words have over their own happiness. Appropriate for preschoolers through early elementary students, this guide focuses on emotional regulation and the internal dialogue of resilience. It moves beyond just labeling emotions to providing a cognitive framework for bouncing back. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's sensitive nature while gently nudging them toward self-assurance and the ability to shake off minor social setbacks.