Connected Roots Therapy

📚🐾 Connected Roots Therapy – Book of the Month 🐾📚

This month, we’re featuring Teddy Talks by Vanessa Messenger — a heartwarming story that helps children understand the everyday realities of living with Type 1 Diabetes through the eyes of Teddy, an adorable and relatable pup. 💙

In the story, Teddy learns about things like blood sugar checks, insulin, and managing diabetes day-to-day, while also navigating the emotions that can come with feeling “different.” The book gently introduces these concepts in a way that is reassuring, easy for children to understand, and filled with encouragement.

What we love most about this book is how it helps children see that having diabetes is only one part of who they are. Teddy’s story promotes resilience, self-confidence, emotional expression, and connection — all while helping kids feel less alone in their experiences.

Books like this can also open the door for meaningful conversations between children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and peers. Whether a child is newly diagnosed, has a sibling or friend with T1D, or simply wants to learn more, this story creates understanding and compassion in an age-appropriate way.

At Connected Roots Therapy, we believe stories can be powerful tools for emotional healing, education, and helping children make sense of big life experiences. ✨

🌿 Rooted Reads: Book of the Month 🌿

This month, we’re leaning into something a little lighthearted… and very real.

📖 Book of the Month:
Feelings Are Like Farts

Yes—this one might bring some giggles 🤭
But underneath the humour is a message kids (and adults) really need:
👉 feelings are natural
👉 holding them in can be uncomfortable
👉 letting them out in safe ways matters

For many kids, big emotions can feel confusing or overwhelming. Books like this help take something heavy and make it more approachable—even a little silly—which can open the door to deeper conversations. 🌱

✨ Try this:
While reading together, pause and gently ask:
“What do your feelings feel like in your body?”
This helps kids start to notice and connect with their internal experience in a safe, playful way.

📚 Find it locally:
Support local and keep reading accessible 💛
• Borrow for free from Ottawa Public Library
• Shop local at
• Visit
• Or explore

💬 And maybe… share a laugh along the way. Connection doesn’t always have to be serious.