BIG FEELINGS ARE OK:
IT'S TIME TO GO NOW
Does your child struggle when it's time to leave somewhere they love?
Do goodbyes, transitions or ending fun activities sometimes lead to tears, frustration or overwhelm?
You're not alone.
For many children, especially autistic, ADHD and emotionally sensitive children, leaving a favourite place can feel much harder than adults realise.
Whether it's leaving the park, finishing a playdate, saying goodbye to grandparents or ending a fun day out, transitions can bring big feelings that children don't always know how to manage.
Join Ollie Otter and Mummy Otter as they explore what happens when park time comes to an end and discover simple strategies that help make leaving easier.
Inside, children will learn:
- Why leaving somewhere fun can feel difficult
- How countdowns help our brains prepare for change
- How to recognise body clues linked to big feelings
- The importance of naming emotions
- How First-Then thinking can make transitions easier
- Why disappointment is normal and manageable
Created with neurodivergent children in mind, this gentle story helps children build emotional awareness, confidence and practical coping skills they can use in everyday life.
Because leaving feels hard sometimes.
And that's okay.
