A new book, Headbomz, Wreckin’ Yer Head has been penned to shine a light on the ‘Headbomz’ that children face and the many ways in which talking makes us stronger.
The book, written in partnership with ISPCC Childline the Vodafone Ireland Foundation is the work of author Oisín McGann.
Aimed at children aged between nine and eleven years of age, it was written to encourage children to talk openly about their feelings in a fun and engaging way.
A book will be sent to every primary school in Ireland, as well as readers being able to download it for free from www.headbomz.ie in Vodafone stores nationwide from 10th October.
And more #CBIConf18 awesomeness - looking forward to this brilliant-sounding book by @OisinMcGann, illos by Åsa Lucander, supporting @ISPCCChildline's #TalkingMakesUsStronger #Headbomz campaign. Fantastic! pic.twitter.com/ASoAzj2FPw
— Sinéad O'Hart (@SJOHart) September 22, 2018
Written by award-winning children’s author, Oisín McGann, in consultation with Clinical Psychologist Mark Smyth, the book follows four main characters - Malachy, Eva, Harry and Aideen – as they deal with several problems or ‘Headbomz’ that are faced by children today.
These include bullying to friendship issues, parental problems to moving schools.
The book’s author Oisín McGann explains, ''through the Headbomz experienced by Malachy, Eva and Harry we wanted to share with parents, teachers and kids the ways of figuring out what they are feeling and what to do when their heads are just a bit wrecked!”
Mark Smyth, a clinical psychologist who acted as advisor to the Headbomz book project said he hopes this book helps children to feel like they always have someone to talk to.
He says, ''this book provides the key to unlocking the inner workings of a child’s emotional world with practical tips on how to help children cope when things get too much. Ultimately, to understand the world of a child we have to try and see the world through their eyes.''
Everyone’s Headbomz are different and the book highlights this along with how children can deal with their problems – no matter how big or small.
For further information, please visit headbomz.ie.
