Building Your Child's Confidence
Welcome to I AM Growing Happy!
My books and program are created to help children build the skills they need to manage their emotions and cope with the stressors of everyday life.
Together, we can help your child live a happy, peaceful, and successful life.
Join me!
Laura Smith, Creator
NEW In-Person PROGRAM!
Let’s help your child build the skills they need to manage their emotions and cope with the stressors of everyday life.
OCT/NOV 4-Week Program Starting Soon!
Explore the "I Am" Book Collection!
I Am Loved
Bluebird is helping his family build a nest when he makes a big mistake. He feels awful, and knows he disappointed his mother. Hope the Hummingbird helps Bluebird to calm down and to understand that even though he made a mistake, he is still a good bird. Hope helped Bluebird to see that no matter what, he is always loved.
I Am AT PEACE
Sky is having a great time playing with his friends, when one of his friends tells him he can’t participate with them. Sky becomes so upset. Lena, an older and wiser dove, teaches Sky a calming technique to help him bring his body back to peace.
I Am CAPABLE
Poor Casey is struggling as she tries to pounce on her mouse toy. As a cat, this is really upsetting her. She believes that if she can’t catch a mouse, that she is not a good cat. Casey’s friend Bailey helps her to understand that we all have things we are good at doing, and things that we have to practice. He helps her to understand that the important thing is to never give up. Bailey helps Casey to understand that it is important to have resilience.
I Am POWERFUL
Hanley and Tony are about to participate in a jumping competition. Hanley is very scared to jump the hurdles, because he has never done it before. Tony teaches Hanley how to overcome his fears, as well as a calming technique he uses to help him feel better when he is afraid. Together they are able to practice jumping the hurdles and win a ribbon at the competition.
I AM PATIENT & FOCUSED
Tommy, the baby tiger, is so upset that he can not roar loudly like all of his friends. He gets really mad when his friends begin to tease him. Read along to find out how Lee, the Blue Butterfly, helps Tommy to learn a calming tool he can use to help him feel better. Once little Tommy feels better, he is able to be patient, focused, and practice so that he can learn how to roar loudly, just like his friends!
I AM Protected
Lucas is camping with his friends when he has a bad nightmare. Lucas gets scared and runs off, where he finds Papa Wolf. Papa helps teach Lucas a coping strategy he can use to help him feel safe when he is scared. On his way back to his campground, Lucas hurts himself and gets really angry. Papa Wolf then teaches Lucas another strategy he can use to help him calm down and understand his scrape was really just a little deal and things could have been much worse. Join Lucas and Papa to learn that we are always always protected, even when it may not feel like it!
Books, E-Books, Activity Books, Plushies & more to help support your child!
Parents & Caregivers
Are you struggling to find help for your child?
I understand because I was there too!
Do you want your child to feel seen, heard, safe, and loved?
I created this program especially for your child!
Do you feel alone? Like no one gets you?
I get you! I have been in your shoes and want to support you.
Teachers & Schools
Growing Happy with Ms. Laura
You can bring the power of “I Am Growing...Happy!” directly to your students!
Storytime Book Readings
Mindset Lessons
Calming Activities
