Own Two Feet

“This is a highly original and sensitive work. It’s message is very clear and is very well presented, in a way that is insightful and highly empathetic. The message is presented in a very effective and original way, and will speak to those who are open to listening. I am sure that many people will find great help in the words in this work. It is a brilliant addition to literature in this field”.

Dr. Daniel Birchall MB BChir MD MBA
Hospital Consultant and Medical Journal Editor

Own Two Feet

“This book would be a comfort for me to have in my handbag. A form of reassurance, it would be as “pointer” in a moment of uncertainty to remind me of the choices I am able to make, and not just fall in with what is expected.
It gives me confidence to be just who I am today.

Amanda
Wife & Mother

Own Two Feet

“I enjoyed reading the book as a confidence and self esteem builder and think it aims to help in an area of huge significance and importance to young people. The style is open, friendly and honest, and would be useful as a support for young people who are experiencing difficulty in life such as loss through death or divorce of parents. I am a team member, part of the “Beginning Experience”, a peer support group for young people. I think that this book could be useful to, and greatly appreciated, by those in similar groups and organisations”.

Hannah Shearer
6th Form Student

Taking Care of Me & You

"Taking Care of Me & You, introduces our children to understanding their emotions and gives them permission to express their feelings in an unpredictable world. Maria's book is a useful support for parents and teachers in facilitating this process."

Dr David Mickel, MBChB MRCGP
Kyle Davies BSc MPhil CPsychology

Taking Care of Me & You

“I think that this book is useful parents of young children, and also for teachers of personal and social education. I like the style, particularly for a guide in helping children in managing their behaviour and also for introducing and ending the school day”.

Susannah Pulham BA (Hons) Oxon, PGCE (London), MPhil (Ed) (Southampton).
Primary school Teacher

Taking Care of Me & You

“From being born, all children feel all types of emotions. They know pain, sadness, happiness, fear and frustration. Emotions tell them how they feel about different situations over which they have no control, but the emotions are there to tell them how they are feeling so that they can make a response by taking an action, and learning which actions work for them, i.e crying when they are hungry, they are able to make their needs known.

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Taking Care of Me & You

“This book has a friendly tone which would appeal to children/individuals who may experience low self esteem. I can see children / individuals gaining personal benefits from this book, especially when used as a class book to go with the Social and Emotional Access to learning Programme.”

Angela Boyle
Headteacher - St. Josephs Junior School

Taking Care of Me & You

“This book establishes a mood for thinking opportunities in the classroom, and for quiet personal reflection at home. The verses are friendly and accessible and provide the opportunity for important reflection and debate alongside the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning programme.”

Peter Boyle
Headteacher - Bishop Ian Ramsey CE

“I feel lovely when I hear you reading this book”.

Primary schoolchild, County Durham.