Ellie's dad did not come for their visit, and Ellie is stuck in a cloud of sadness and anger as she tries to understand why. Fortunately, Miss K. and Ellie's Uncle Finny are there to help her. Using the metaphor of a wave, they help Ellie talk about and understand her daddy's ups and downs, recognize and hold on to loving memories, and know that she is not alone. Millions of young children live in families with an adult who is struggling due to trauma (ACEs), mental illness (PTSD, depression, bipolar), substance abuse, or other addiction. Daddy's Waves was written for any child who has a family member who struggles with emotional waves whether they live together or not. The story was developed to open doors to conversations that young children need to have. When family members have challenges, young children worry about them and often have many difficult questions. They need the help of grown-ups within and outside their families <ul><li>To have language for the challenges that their parents face</li><li>To know that they can talk about tough times and good times</li><li>To better understand why their parent may not be around </li><li>And, very importantly, to keep good memories alive because these memories shape their view of themselves as worthy of love </li></ul> Daddy's Waves shows us that these conversations are possible, important, and support healing and connection. While the book was written specifically for children whose parents have struggled with addiction or mental illness, other children may benefit from having language and dialogue that helps them to empathically understand the challenges that too many families are facing. Daddy's Waves is the second book in the Ellie Bean series and was developed by the team that created Once I Was Very Very Scared, You Weren't With Me, Holdin Pott, and the Trinka and Sam story series as tools to help families heal after stressful or traumatic events. Daddy's Waves is an adaptation of Mama's Waves and was developed at the request of families and therapists.

Daddy's Waves (Ellie Bean)

Children's Books

Ghosh Ippen, Chandra

Ippen Jr., Erich

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Piplo Productions

Argo and Me: A story about being scared and finding protection, love, and home

"A touching tale, flawlessly told." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review 
"Ultimately this touching tale speaks volumes about overcoming trauma and the value of family-in all its many forms." - Booklife Reviews, Editor's Pick\nArgo and Me is a heartwarming story about a puppy and a child who have each had multiple homes and tough times. Together, with the help of family, they figure out what scares them, they learn that they are lovable, and they find safety and home.\nFamilies and therapists will find that the book helps start important conversations about times when children may have felt scared, how this may affect them, and ways that grown-ups can help them feel safe and loved.\nThe book may be especially helpful for children who . . . Have experienced very stressful or traumatic experiences Have been involved with the foster care system whether they currently reside with their birth parents or foster parents Have been adopted Have friends or family members who have been through tough times 
The story was developed by the team that created . . . Once I Was Very Very Scared You Weren't With Me Holdin Pott Mama's Waves/Daddy's Waves The Trinka and Sam Story Series - a free disaster series, jointly created with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network that has been shared with well over 400,000 families around the world.

Ippen, Chandra Ghosh

"A touching tale, flawlessly told." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review 
"Ultimately this touching tale speaks volumes about overcoming trauma and the value of family-in all its many forms." - Booklife Reviews, Editor's Pick 
Argo and Me is a heartwarming story about a puppy and a child who have each had multiple homes and tough times. Together, with the help of family, they figure out what scares them, they learn that they are lovable, and they find safety and home. 
Families and therapists will find that the book helps start important conversations about times when children may have felt scared, how this may affect them, and ways that grown-ups can help them feel safe and loved. 
The book may be especially helpful for children who . . . Have experienced very stressful or traumatic experiences Have been involved with the foster care system whether they currently reside with their birth parents or foster parents Have been adopted Have friends or family members who have been through tough times 
The story was developed by the team that created . . . Once I Was Very Very Scared You Weren't With Me Holdin Pott Mama's Waves/Daddy's Waves The Trinka and Sam Story Series - a free disaster series, jointly created with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network that has been shared with well over 400,000 families around the world.

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Daddy's Waves (Ellie Bean)

Argo and Me: A story about being scared and finding protection, love, and home

Argo and Me: A story about being scared and finding protection, love, and home