Baby Sig and our Therapeutic Books
Research shows that emotional learning in early childhood builds the foundation for resilience, empathy, and mental well-being. With this in mind, we created our therapeutic books and Baby Sig, tools that go beyond reading, encouraging children to notice, name, and navigate their emotions with support and compassion.
Developed by mental health professionals, these resources help children, their guardians, and caregivers explore feelings together in ways that are both developmentally appropriate and emotionally meaningful.
This is Baby Sig.
Nurturing Emotional Growth with Baby Sig and Our Therapeutic Books
Research shows that early development of emotional intelligence and resilience builds a strong base for lifelong mental health. With this in mind, we created our therapeutic books and Baby Sig to offer more than entertainment. These resources help children notice feelings, name each emotion, and learn to manage big emotions safely. Children engage with their feelings in a caring, supportive way, guided by trusted caregivers every step.
How Baby Sig and Our Therapeutic Books Build Emotional Confidence
Baby Sig and our books build children’s emotional vocabulary by sharing engaging stories, relatable characters, and simple activities. Early emotional literacy is a valuable skill that helps children form healthy relationships and cope with everyday stress. It empowers them to grow into resilient, empathetic people who understand and respect their and others’ feelings.
Born from Our Work at Camp Willingness
We created Baby Sig with love and care, drawing inspiration from our hands-on experience working closely with children at Camp Willingness. Observing how children learn best through play and gentle guidance, we created Baby Sig as a comforting friend. He helps little ones understand feelings, using relatable characters and activities that make emotional learning safe and fun. This thoughtful creation shows our dedication to supporting children’s emotional well-being in engaging and meaningful ways.
A Trusted Friend for Everyday Moments
He’s not just a soft toy; he’s a caring self-care companion always by a child’s side daily. Baby Sig offers comfort in uncertain moments, encourages children to pause, reflect on feelings, and reminds them to ask for help. Whether it’s bedtime worries, a hard day at school, or needing a cuddle, Baby Sig reassures children they’re never alone.
Our Therapeutic Books (On Pre-Order)
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The Author
Matthew Bartolo, a psychotherapist, warranted teacher, and counsellor, wrote these books, drawing inspiration from Camp Willingness, Malta’s pioneering emotional education program for children. His aim was to bring the essence of what children learn at camp into homes and classrooms, empowering them to explore and understand their emotions through relatable storytelling.