I Am Important!: A 'phenomenally important' book to help children know they matter in this age of digital devices
Hey parents, I know you're busy. You're running a household, trying to get work done, organizing things for the family. You're on the phone and computer a fair bit. Me too.
But here's the thing: our children are meaning-making machines. They're watching us, and they're making meaning of why we aren't always paying them attention when they want attention. Research shows that nearly one-third of children feel unimportant when their parents are using smartphones.
These feelings come from thoughts like "I'm not important", which - if left unchallenged - can turn into negative self-esteem beliefs that can limit a child for the rest of their lives.
That's why I wrote this children's book "I Am Important!". Because I know that children learn through the power of story.
This book was written with a little bit of humor and a whole lot of love to help children learn that they are intrinsically important on the inside no matter what is going on outside of them.
Please read this book with your child, and let them know how important they are to you.
Praise for I Am Important!
This book is exactly what every busy parent needs to take time to read with their children.
Rachel McCann
Primary school teacher
A gorgeous resource for children and parents in busting those 'hairy thoughts' before they take hold.
Lou Coles
EFT and mindfulness practitioner,
Evolve with Lou, Empowering You
I love this book. It lets parents know that their actions have consequences in a respectful and loving way. A must read with your child.
Shelly Lefkoe
parenting educator, co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute and founder of Parenting the Lefkoe Way
Wow, what you are doing is so important!
PJ, psychologist
'This book is phenomenally important!! I love it. It will help your children talk to you about the impact of device use in your house. Highly recommended."
Dr Danielle Einstein
Clinical psychologist
It's an amazing concept, and worth telling everyone!
Mark Havas
Parent
The back story (as seen on Weekend Sunrise, Channel 7 Australia)
"We are shaped by our thoughts, we become what we think." - Buddha
Meet the characters
Hairy Thought-Buster
Hairy Thought-Buster is a Superhero for young minds.
He busts children's negative thoughts with his magic popper, before they become negative beliefs.
He is second cousins with the tooth fairy, and in his spare time likes to roll around in bubble wrap!
The I Am Important Fluffy
The I Am Important Fluffy is one of Hairy Thought-Buster's 12 helpers.
He represents a truth that is fundamental to every child on the planet.
Being so cute and cuddly makes him easy for children to remember!
He is hidden on every page of the book I Am Important! - and children love finding him!
Michelle Lowbeer (author)
Michelle Lowbeer is the creator of Hairy Thought-Buster and The Fluffies. She is also a parent, children’s book author, storyteller and mindset coach for children.
She lives in Sydney Australia, and sometimes oddly writes about herself in third person. In her spare time she volunteers as a mentor for grieving children at Camp Magic, and regularly takes her two left feet out dancing.
Free Teaching Resources
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