Normalize mental health books and conversations with kids!

As a mental health counselor, I am always on the lookout for children's books that touch on emotions, relationships, trauma, and other important topics.

The Semicolon is a new favorite.

The semicolon is a symbol often used by individuals who have struggled with depression to represent hope - the sentence could have ended with a period, but the semicolon says it's not over yet.

Our lives are the same way.

Sometimes in dark moments, it's hard to see the future. But there is more to come.

In this children's book, the main character is feeling depressed after losing their dad. They learn through a grammar lesson about the semicolon and find hope in it.

If you work with kids or have kids, add this book to your collection!

By normalizing conversations about mental health, depression, and loss, we can help children feel comfortable talking about it when they need to ❤️