Canadian children's author & child and youth counsellor
Stories and practical tools that help children understand their emotions, discover ways to cope, and grow with confidence.
The Nini collection
Meet Nini, a wise little bird who helps young readers navigate the bumps, detours, and big feelings along the way.
An imaginary journey about self-control
Life can feel like a drive on a bumpy road. With Nini as their guide, readers get behind the imaginary wheel and practise positive thinking, patience, and self-control as they travel toward their destination.
For home, school, and everywhere in between
Finding ways to cope
Readers explore coping skills they can use at school, at home, or out in the community. The book opens up conversations about feelings and helps children build a practical emotional-regulation toolkit.
“An imaginative adventure which puts the reader in the driver's seat as they navigate through the bumps in the road.”
Leah Kuypers, MA Ed., OTR/L
Creator and author of The Zones of Regulation
Free printable resources
Activities for children, families, counsellors, and educators—designed to make conversations about feelings and coping a little easier.
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“Creative way of explaining life's ups and downs to kids. Helpful suggestions for roadblocks, curveballs, and green lights!”
“Playful and engaging, Buckle Up takes readers on a journey to reinforce regulation and coping skills.”
“As an educator this is a must-have book for your classroom. I love how it teaches kids about self-regulation.”
Meet Stephanie
Born and raised in Windsor and now based in Amherstburg, Ontario, Stephanie Scott is a Canadian children’s author and Child and Youth Counsellor.
Her work gives children approachable language and practical strategies for communicating needs, regulating emotions, and coping with difficult situations. Her stories are built to open conversations—and make learning feel like play.
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