A book about our feelings
A book about our feelings
Written by
KRISTIN GRECO MSW, RSW
Illustrated by
JOSHUA LEIGH
Smart In
My Heart
sheds light on children who don’t have the language to express how they feel. It is a tool for educators, therapists, and even parents to help children who are feeling lonely or emotionally unwell. The text, pictures, and psycho-educational concepts teach children self-soothing strategies and how to access their inner strengths.
At some point in our lives, all of us have hard-to-feel feelings. We get mad, sad, or scared, and we have no idea what to do about it!
When one little girl’s world goes topsy turvy, her feelings are way too big and confusing. She has no idea what to do! And the adults in her home seem too busy to help, or feel too far away to talk to. With the help of an animal friend, she discovers the smart in her heart, and learns how to understand and cope with her emotions.
About the Author
Kristin Greco is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Director of a private mental health clinic in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, where she resides with her husband and three children. In her clinical practice, Kristin supports individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
Since childhood, Kristin has nurtured a deep passion for writing. As a compliment to her clinical practice, she writes a blog that can be found on her clinic website www.newmarketpsychotherapy.com.
It is Kristin’s hope this book and her blog act as a resource and support; normalizing shared human experiences as we navigate our individual journeys through life..
Live Readings!
Kristin is offering read alouds/author visits in the community, to schools, and therapeutic organizations. If you would be interested in hosting one, click below to connect with the author!
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 23rd
Newmarket Farmers Market.
Kristin will be selling copies of Smart In My Heart at the Newmarket Farmer’s Market
What people are saying about Smart In My Heart …
“ ‘Smart In My Heart’ is a wonderful book that’s full of heart. For kids who are struggling, it’s incredibly important that they feel validated and like they’re not alone. That’s exactly what this book offers.”
-Michelle Leybman, PhD, C. Psych
“Kristin Greco’s ‘Smart In My Heart’ teaches strategies to help children deal with issues arising from the pandemic, such as the yoyo education system which goes back and forth from in school learning to online learning... a situation that is tough for parents, educators and most importantly children!”
- Domenica Ferri-Violante M.Ed,B.A, B.Ed. Special Ed Specialist
Smart In My Heart read by the Author!
Author Kristin Greco reading the full Smart In My Heart text
Story Time Colouring!
Colour your own Smart In My Heart!
Press about Smart In My Heart
Interview With Kristin - Kelly Schnknect.com
Newmarket Today
US Education Service.com
Kristin on CTV!