When Minty is feeling overwhelmed, it’s like a messy room in his mind, full of rushing thoughts. Minty likes to read to help restore his balance. Reading about his favourite characters and how they handle challenges shows him new ways to manage his own feelings. Connecting with the characters in his stories lets him see life through someone else’s eyes. This helps build his empathy, helping him realise he’s not alone and that everyone has struggles, some just with more dragons!

Even if reading isn’t your thing, try an audiobook or create your own story about a character’s amazing adventures. You might just learn something about yourself along the way!