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Goodbye, Fears

Goodbye, Fears is a gentle and reassuring story for children when worries appear, especially in the quiet moments at the end of the day.

When the lights go out and the world becomes still, fears can feel bigger. A racing heart, a tight tummy, thoughts that won’t slow down. In this tender nighttime story, fear is not rushed away or dismissed. Instead, it is met with calm, closeness, and understanding.

Through the experiences of three children sharing their worries, Goodbye, Fears shows that fear lives not only in the mind, but also in the body. With the steady presence of caring adults, children learn that naming fears, moving their bodies, breathing together, and expressing worries through drawing or writing can help their bodies feel safe again.

This book does not promise to make fears disappear forever. Instead, it offers something more meaningful: the understanding that fear can be faced with support, that children are not alone, and that there is always a safe place where worries can rest.

Written with warmth and simplicity, Goodbye, Fears opens the door to gentle conversations about nighttime worries, emotional safety, and the power of connection.

A compassionate resource to help children and adults navigate fear together.

Parents and Caregivers will appreciate:

• A comforting approach to common childhood fears, especially at bedtime
• Support for understanding how fear shows up in the body
• Simple, practical tools like movement, breathing, and creative expression
• Language that emphasizes co-regulation, presence, and safety
• A calming story that strengthens trust and emotional resilience

If you’re looking to help a child feel supported when fears arise, Goodbye, Fears offers a soothing place to begin.

Order your copy of Goodbye, Fears today and help little ones discover that they never have to face fear alone.

Ages 4 to 7.
38 pages.
Written by Monica Kalpakian, child psychologist.

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