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I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

What if the child in your life is carrying a weight they can’t explain?

When a parent’s emotions change without warning, children wonder, 'Did I do something wrong?’

Some feelings are too big to understand alone.

A child may not ask for advice, but they will remember a story.

Sometimes, the right words at the right time can change everything.

Help the children in your life feel seen, understood, and believed.

Jack and Alice love their mom but don’t always understand her. Some days, she’s full of energy, playing and laughing with them. Other days, she can’t get out of bed, and they’re left to figure things out on their own. No one talks about it, and deep down, they wonder—is it our fault?

I Believe You is a comforting, age-appropriate children’s book about coping with a parent’s mental illness. It gently addresses the emotional struggles children face when their parent is battling depression, mood swings, or other mental health challenges.

When Gramma Kate invites Jack and Alice on a nature walk, she listens to their worries and helps them understand that their mom’s struggles are not their fault. Through the wisdom of the forest and the quiet strength of a lighthouse, she helps them see that their self-worth stands independent of their parent's emotions and empowers them to seek support.

This heartfelt story for children ages 6-12 helps them understand mental illness in their parents, build emotional resilience, and feel less alone.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, and teachers looking for a gentle way to start conversations about family mental health.

Order your copy today and help a child feel truly seen.

Cathy Barker, known to many as Gramma Kate, is a mother, grandmother, and children's book author who has written seven books in a series called Lessons for Life With Gramma Kate.

Cathy created the series to help children build their self-esteem, understand their emotions, and know they are accepted for who they are-things she struggled to find as a child due to her upbringing.

Designed for children ages 6-12, her stories are also used by teachers and child therapists as a way to start meaningful conversations.

Cathy is also a podcast host and a reading and math tutor for children in kindergarten to grade 3, working under the same brand, Lessons for Life With Gramma Kate.