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FOR GROWN-UPS

Big feelings. Small steps. Real support.

Charlie’s stories are written for children, but they’re also meant to open conversations between children and the grown-ups who care for them.

WHAT THE STORIES EXPLORE

Experiences
children recognise.

Sensory sensitivityAnxiety around new situationsFriendshipCommunicationBelongingEmotional regulationPatienceEmpathyIndependenceCoping toolsUnderstanding differences

The goal isn’t to make every experience easy. It’s to show children that difficult moments can be managed with understanding, patience, preparation, and support.

FOR PARENTS

Start a conversation

Charlie can help open conversations about:

  • “What helps you feel safe?”
  • “What can we do when the world feels too loud?”
  • “Is there something you need right now?”
  • “How can we help someone who experiences things differently?”
FOR EDUCATORS

Gentle starting points

Charlie’s classroom experiences can provide gentle starting points for conversations about inclusion, friendship, kindness, sensory needs, and respecting differences.

Every child deserves to feel like they belong.