Lanaya's Busy Brain: A Pop Pop Girls Story About Big Feelings and ADHD

About Lanaya's Busy Brain: A Pop Pop Girls Story About Big Feelings and ADHD

Sometimes a busy brain just needs a little understanding. Lanaya loves learning with her sister and cousins, but lately school feels harder than it used to, her mind won't slow down and her body won't sit still. After a rough day leads to big feelings, her Pop Pop and a caring doctor help her understand why: her brain isn't broken, it's just busy.

She learns her diagnosis has a name (ADHD), that she's not alone, and that simple tools, taking breaks, staying organized, moving her body, asking for help, can turn her busy brain into a strength. Lanaya's Busy Brain is a warm, family-centered picture book that helps kids understand ADHD and name their big feelings, while showing caregivers how to respond with compassion. What's Inside:A relatable story of a child navigating ADHD symptoms through diagnosisA loving, multigenerational family modeling patience and supportA gentle, age-appropriate explanation of what ADHD means for a child's brainA caregiver's guide, "Ways to Help a Busy and Unique Brain," with calming strategiesA bonus activity and reflection page for kids to process their emotionsPerfect For:Children ages 4–9 with ADHD or big emotions, parents and grandparents navigating a new diagnosis, and teachers, counselors, or therapists seeking a supportive classroom resource.

Book 1 in the Pop Pop Girls series, stories about a close-knit family of cousins learning to navigate big feelings, guided by the wisdom of their beloved Pop Pop.