Make Room for Butterflies - A Gentle Story About Anxiety, Self-Compassion, and Bravery What if feeling nervous wasn't something to fix, but something to care for? In Make Room for Butterflies , a child feels a flutter of nervousness before doing something new and, with the loving guidance of his mother, he learns to greet those feelings with curiosity instead of fear. Together, they name the butterflies in his belly and take big slow breaths as they make space for every emotion. Written by psychologist, Amanda Schwait, PhD, this beautifully illustrated picture book helps children and grown-ups: Understand that anxiety is normal and manageable - Learn, simple, somatic tools to soothe their nervous system - Connect with themselves through mindfulness, breath, and self-compassion Perfect for bedtime or classroom read aloud, Make Room for Butterflies , invites, children, to build emotional resilience- one breath, and one butterfly at a time.