The Tricky Sticky
Addiction Monster
The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster is a gentle, age-appropriate social story that helps children understand addiction in a safe and approachable way. Written for ages 5–10, it allows kids to see experiences like their own reflected on the page while helping trusted adults start meaningful conversations.
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The story follows Sam, a young boy whose mom meets the Addiction Monster. As the Monster grows stronger, Sam learns that addiction is the problem, not his mom, that it is not his fault, and that he will be okay.
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Because the addiction is never specified, the book can support children and families in many different situations.
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Beautifully illustrated and easy for children to understand, this book is a valuable resource for therapists, counsellors, teachers, foster parents, social workers, caregivers, and families.
The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster Workbook
The companion workbook to The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster offers children a safe, gentle space to explore their experiences with addiction through engaging activities and thoughtful worksheets. Designed to be completed at a child’s own pace, the workbook explores topics like feelings, safety, responsibility, how addiction “tricks” loved ones, and so much more.
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Beginning with a heartfelt letter to the child, the workbook emphasizes choice, comfort, and emotional safety, helping children feel supported and in control as they work through difficult experiences.
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Created for children, caregivers, counsellors, teachers, and helping professionals, this workbook is a meaningful tool for connection, conversation, and healing.
The Ultimate Guide to Secrets for Kids
How to Tell Between Safe and Unsafe Secrets
The Ultimate Guide to Secrets for Kids is an engaging, easy-to-understand resource that helps children learn the difference between safe and unsafe secrets. Using two simple tools, kids gain confidence in recognizing warning signs, trusting their feelings, and knowing what to do next.
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Through gentle language that kids can understand, the book explores topics such as body safety, physical and emotional abuse, threats, bribes, broken promises, trusted adults, and when secrets should never be kept.
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Filled with relatable practice scenarios, this interactive resource helps children apply their new skills to real-life situations in a safe and supportive way.
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Mostly Okay:
A Caregivers Guide to Supporting Teens Through Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts
Mostly Okay is a compassionate, practical guide for caregivers supporting teens experiencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Written from lived experience, it offers steady, realistic support for families navigating fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty.
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Rather than focusing on perfect answers, the book emphasizes small sustainable steps, honest communication, repair through apology, and the importance of showing up again and again, even on the hardest days.
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Grounded, honest, and deeply human, Mostly Okay reminds caregivers they are not alone, and that imperfect support still matters.
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This book is not a replacement for professional care, but a supportive companion for the long and uncertain road many families face.