Equally Helpful for Adults!

As a child psychologist and mother of three, I have found this book to be so helpful not only for my children and child clients, but for adults as well. It was written with such warmth and compassion, and also with very clear and concise guidance for what to do to help when we become dysregulated. Dr. Mailk-Hasbrook actively invites connection throughout the book, and it's beautiful to see my own children using the tools. They especially love using colors as a way to more easily describe their feelings and responses. This book is truly such a gift!

A great book for kids and caregivers

As a mother to two neurodiverse children, as well as a social worker who works with kids and families, Dr. Joy's book has been an amazing resource in teaching about nervous system regulation….It breaks down the concept of nervous system regulation to be easily understood through accessible language that all ages can understand. It also offers helpful tips and ideas for helping to calm our nervous system. I have used this book effectively at home with my own children as well as in therapy with clients, and I cannot recommend it enough as a powerful tool for understanding the stress response of our bodies.

This has been the missing piece for emotional regulation!

As an OT, neurodivergent mom to a neurodivergent daughter--- nervous system regulation is something that every family and every child should have a basic foundational knowledge of- and that's exactly what this book covers! It's quite a heavy topic on it's own, but Dr. Joy breaks it down with very simple terms and lots of concrete examples to start the conversation about how dysregulation can show up in day to day life. I particularly love how she also gives examples of how to regulate the nervous system and normalizes the fact that we all get dysregulated from time to time! Highly recommend!

From the Bestselling Author of

The Whole Brain Child

Page by page, kids and grownups will learn about their amazing nervous systems, and understand more about their minds, bodies, and emotions. Dr. Joy’s book is a great way to begin to build a foundation of conversations, language, and strategies to develop the superpower of regulation. A gift for a lifetime!”

- Tina Payne Bryson, PhD