This Feels Big: For Kids Who Want to Feel Good About Who They Are

Help your child build lasting confidence, self-awareness, and courage, one reflection at a time.

Created by youth coach Melanie Gareau, founder of Empower Me: Youth Development Coaching, this guided journal takes kids and teens on a meaningful journey of self-discovery, emotional growth, and confidence building. Through five core pillars — Mirror, Armor, Compass, Spark, and Bridge — readers learn how to see their own value, handle challenges with courage, and strengthen their sense of self.

Each section includes simple prompts, creative activities, and thoughtful reflections that inspire self-expression and positive thinking. The journal ends with a special chapter called Future Me, which helps readers dream big, set goals, and believe in their ability to create a life that feels right for them.

This beautifully designed resource helps kids and teens:
✅ Understand who they are and what makes them unique
✅ Build healthy self-talk and emotional resilience
✅ Develop courage to try new things and face challenges
✅ Set goals and take small, confident steps forward
✅ Practice gratitude, kindness, and habits that last

Whether your child is struggling with confidence or ready to grow, this journal offers a safe and encouraging space to reflect, explore, and celebrate progress.

Perfect for all ages (yes, even adults!), The "This Feels Big" Journal can be used independently, in a coaching setting, or shared with a parent for meaningful connection and conversation.

Inside, you will find:

• More than 75 guided pages filled with inspiring prompts and creative exercises

• Gentle activities that nurture self-awareness and emotional strength

• Encouraging quotes and mindfulness moments to inspire growth

Confidence is not something you find. It is something you build.
Start the journey today and help your child discover the strength that has been inside them all along.