How can we utilise children's books to mentor Parents and Children through trauma, while simultaneously promoting family growth?
Irregular family units - my childlike depiction of my own family.
Over the past couple of months, my interventions, interviews and research has led me to become more niche in my questioning. I decided that I wanted to focus on specific key areas; mentoring, parenting, children and an innovative visual aesthetic. The focus will be on creating innovative books that help and guide families through trauma.
An area of the Arts that intrigued and excited, was that of children’s books. There are many thoughtful and provocative children’s books that promote difficult themes for Parents to discuss with their children, however I would like to promote innovation within a book design and to encourage a broader and more accepting audience of these themes. I want to encourage a more empathetic understanding of the family framework and introduce these themes to broader audience.
Are we able to take these strengths, weaknesses and positives in order to provide a wider mentoring pool of knowledge, to create societal acceptance for an irregular family unit.
Updated Stakeholders / Gatekeepers.
RELATE – Relationship counselling charity
Yvonne Godfrey – Author “The girls in the Kings arms”
Emma Byrne – Assistant Head / SENCO / Ealy years
Lydia Pickering – Illustrator
South Essex College – Student Services
This journey has been incredibly personal for me and the theme of mentoring is encapsulated into many tasks I have completed.
Update: The magic doorway
After a separation it may be difficult in dropping off your children to each other’s households. If not handled well it can be an emotional and draining experience for all parties. The children involved can often be hurt through unintended animosity or emotion that should be left at the door.
This distressing emotional connectivity will quite often have a negative effect on a young person, who wants nothing more than peace and reconciliation between their Mum and Dad.
We have the opportunity to make a change to this process. With this book we can empower parents to create a safe passageway for their children. A ‘magic doorway’ to encourage a healthier and more positive relationship for when children frequent Mum and Dads houses.
The magic doorway is a book in two parts. One for Mum and one for Dad - together they form the magic doorway - a safe environment where for a short time Mum and Dad will be together. This book can help guide and mentor parents into creating a ‘calm and settling’ doorway in which to enable children to make the transition from house to house a lot easier.
Follow Lilli as she shows you around her mum and Dads houses. From room to room Lilli will show you everything she loves about both places. From Mums polka dot plates to Dads creaky bathroom door! Lilli slowly begins to understand that the opening of a magic doorway between her two homes means she can stop worrying about Mum and Dad arguing and concentrate on the important things in life, like what treats to get at the sweet shop!
The magic doorway will be one of the first steps in making a solid and happy foundation for your child and to help everyone move forward with their lives.
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