How to be Heebie Jeebie Free

A parent would reach for this book when their child is experiencing visceral reactions to sensory stimuli or struggling with the 'ick factor' that triggers anxiety. It is particularly helpful for children who feel physical repulsion toward certain textures, smells, or ideas, which often manifests as a sense of the heebie-jeebies. Through the persona of Dr. Robert Heinrich Herman Kich, a fictional scientist of emotatudology, the book frames complex emotions as tangible, scientific phenomena. By personifying feelings like disgust and fear as infectious vibratory beings, the book provides a concrete framework for children ages 6 to 10 to understand and externalize their internal discomfort. Instead of dismissing a child's repulsion, this story validates it while providing imaginative laboratory techniques to cure the icky feelings. It is an excellent choice for parents of neurodivergent children or those with sensory processing sensitivities who need a playful, scientific lens to navigate their emotional world.