Helping Children Grow Their Bravery

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Evidence-based resources and support for parents, teachers, and professionals helping children with anxiety and selective mutism.

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Downloadable Resources

SM Skills for Parents
SM Skills for Parents
US$3.50

Created by child psychologists specializing in child anxiety, the SM Do’s and Don’ts booklet gives caregivers evidence-based, practical steps to follow to better support a child with selective mutism.

Parents and caregivers will find essential strategies and sample scripts to create a supportive environment and encourage bravery.

We encourage families to use this resource together, offering positive reinforcement, gentle encouragement, and structured practice to help children gain confidence in their brave talking skills!

SM Tips for Teachers
SM Tips for Teachers
US$3.50

Created by child psychologists who specialize in selective mutism and child anxiety, this practical teacher booklet is designed to help educators understand selective mutism and feel confident supporting affected students in the classroom. It explains what SM is (and is not), why children become “stuck” and unable to speak at school, and how classroom responses can either reinforce silence or gently unlock brave talking over time.

The booklet walks teachers through the early signs of SM, how the anxiety cycle is maintained, and evidence-based strategies for creating a supportive classroom environment. It introduces clear, teacher-friendly tools such as the P.R.I.D.E. skills, “golden rules” for SM, and practical guidance on asking questions in ways that increase the likelihood of verbal responses rather than shut children down.

Designed as a concise “cheat sheet,” it is ideal for busy educators, SENCOs, school counsellors, and support staff who need concrete, step-by-step strategies they can start using immediately. The focus is on reducing anxiety, gradually shaping communication, and collaborating with families and external professionals so that the child can become their most comfortable, communicative self at school.

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Back To School Bravery Booklet
Back To School Bravery Booklet
US$3.50

We all want our children to begin the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to take brave steps.

Designed for children with selective mutism, this engaging digital booklet guides kids through a thoughtful transition from summer to school. Children can celebrate their brave summer moments, explore new activities, identify what they are looking forward to, and express which parts of returning to school may feel tricky.

The Back-to-School Bravery Booklet helps families start supportive conversations, build confidence, and create a personalized plan for a strong start to the school year.

Inside, children will:

• Reflect on brave moments and accomplishments from the summer

• Recognize their strengths and all the progress they made during the break

• Explore feelings about returning to school

• Identify exciting and challenging situations

• Complete practical, child-friendly activities

• Prepare for manageable “brave steps” at school

Format: Digital download

Ideal for: Children with selective mutism and their caregivers

A supportive, strengths-based resource to help your child return to school with greater confidence and courage.

Books to Support Brave Talking

Illustration of a smiling girl with curly hair and yellow bows, standing in a lush garden filled with various colorful plants and flowers. Above her, the words 'Really Grows' are written in large, green, floral letters, with other text below reading 'Dr Melissa Giglio & Daisy Geddes' and 'Illustrated by Ira Baykovska'.
Illustration of a smiling girl with curly hair and yellow bows, standing in a lush garden filled with various colorful plants and flowers. Above her, the words 'Really Grows' are written in large, green, floral letters, with other text below reading 'Dr Melissa Giglio & Daisy Geddes' and 'Illustrated by Ira Baykovska'.

Bravery Grows Book

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Cover of a book titled 'The Bravery Grows: Journal and Activity Book' featuring an illustration of a smiling girl with dark hair and red bows, surrounded by flowers, grass, and buzzing bees.

Bravery Grows Journal & Activity Book

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Brave Talk Podcast & Confident Crew Collective

Conversations, expert insights, and practical support for helping children with anxiety, selective mutism, and growing confidence.

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