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A Parent's Testimonial: "My Friendly Little Monsters" by Natasha Durand-Moulton
As a parent of a 10-year-old boy with ADHD and sensory processing disorder, finding books that truly speak to my child's experience with big emotions has been a journey. "My Friendly Little Monsters" has been an absolute game-changer in our household.
The genius of this book lies in its approach to emotions as "monsters" that are not meant to be defeated but understood and heard. For my son, who struggles with emotional regulation, this concept has been revolutionary. Instead of feeling ashamed when his anxiety monster visits or his sensitivity monster feels overwhelmed by loud noises and textures, he now understands these are natural parts of himself that just need attention and care.
The rhythm and predictable patterns help hold my son's attention while making the concepts memorable. He has actually started using the language from the book: "My worry monster is really big today, Mom. I think it needs to tell me something."
The book's gentle acknowledgment of the sensitive monster has been particularly powerful. My son finally has words for why certain environments feel overwhelming, and more importantly, he has learned that having a sensitive monster does not make him "different" in a bad way; it just means his monster needs extra understanding.
The emotional regulation piece is where this book truly shines. Rather than teaching kids to suppress difficult feelings, it shows them how to listen to what their monsters (emotions) are trying to communicate. This has helped my son develop better self-awareness and coping strategies when his panic monster shows up during transitions or when his anxiety monster gets activated by changes in routine.
Since reading this book, bedtime conversations have become more meaningful. My son now identifies which monsters visited him during the day and what they might have needed. It has given us a shared language for discussing his internal world that feels safe and non-judgmental.
This book does not promise that big feelings will go away, instead, it offers something much more valuable: the understanding that everyone has monsters, and they all deserve to be heard. For any parent navigating ADHD, sensory processing differences, or emotional regulation challenges with their child, this book is a gentle, empowering tool that validates their experience while building emotional intelligence. -Erika S.
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