My name is Bryan.Mental health has been part of my journey since a very young age. Life hasn't been easy; every step has been a challenge. But through every hardship, and because of the people who shaped me, both the ones who hurt and the ones who helped, I've become who I am today.With unwavering support and the strength, I've found in my own journey, I've written my first book: The Hardest Walka raw and honest reflection ...

On the football field, Ezekiel and Joel have the same problem. Neither is having any fun. The stress of constantly trying to play perfectly and please his coach makes Ezekiel want to quit. Joel is so scared of messing up, he worries more about being yelled at than catching the ball. As the self-doubt and peer pressure build, each boy offers a solution to help the other. Will the plans they come up with be successful and help them reclaim the confidence and fun they’ve lost?

Snakebite is a sleepy town in the middle of the Arizona desert. Nothing much exciting happens there. Until, that is, a terrified bounty hunter rides in raving about monsters. Shortly thereafter, a stranger named Doyle shows up, a mysterious figure with powerful magic at his command. Alternately known as the Lord of the Dead and the Last of the Ravagers, the renegade wizard seeks even greater power, the source of which resides in the heart of Snakebite. As monsters and dead things rise and ...

When he learns the real meaning of active listening, Marcos has to make a choice. Will he give his full attention and really listen to his parents, teachers, and friends, or will he continue to only hear what he wants to hear? Marcos, Did You Hear Me? delivers a much-needed message to kids about what it takes to be a good listener. This is the second title in award-winning author Bryan Smith’s new Social Strategies series, written for students in grades K-5.

Isaac’s mom and teacher work together to help Isaac learn four simple steps to making the best choice. And this works fine, when one option seems a lot better than the others. But what happens when Isaac doesn’t like any of the options? Learn along with Isaac as he practices making choices, and figures out how to think of himself And others in the decision making process. Part of the Stepping Up Social Skills series.

“Amelia has never been one to be timid. She’s confident enough to stand up for others and let people know what she thinks. So why is she having a hard time advocating for herself? When a new seating arrangement lands Amelia next to Billy, a guy who spends all day whining and complaining, Amelia feels trapped. She unloads all her frustrations on her very patient mother. But when Mom starts asking her questions, Amelia quickly realizes that advocating for change and for herself requires a lo...

Isaac LOVES to have fun! The only thing he loves more than having fun is getting a good laugh from his friends. That’s all well and good until some of Isaac’s fun starts to get in the way of what he’s supposed to be doing. At school, at home, and at tennis practice, he’s so busy having fun, he’s distracting himself and others from the work that needs to get done. Instead of working hard, Isaac is hardly working! With help from his teacher and mom, Isaac learns four steps to staying on task...

This story introduces and encourages readers to use SODAS (Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages, and Solution) as a way to logically and thoughtfully figure out how to solve any problem, from the silly to the serious. What’s the Problem? adds to the wildly popular Executive FUNction book series.

Why are Marcos and Lili fighting over the TV remote? For the same reason they fight over toys, the dog, and pretty much everything else. They don’t like to share Can these two learn to negotiate, compromise, play fair, and take turns without screaming, fighting, and forcing Mom to be their referee? All about Sharing is an amusing tale with a valuable message – sharing isn’t hard or painful when you do it right! This is the first title in award-winning author Bryan Smith’s new Social Strate...

Amelia's an up-for-any-adventure second-grader who's eager to try new things. But at the first sign of trouble, Amelia frets she's a failure. After a little self-reflection and advice from Dad, Amelia learns she needs a "gonna get it done" mindset. With her new outlook, she discovers success has many definitions and that failing doesn't make her a failure.

Third-grader Braden loves to be the center of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But some poor decisions, like ill-timed jokes, forces the adults in Braden's life to teach him about impulse control.

When Braden wakes up to pouring rain that cancels a championship baseball game he's been excited for, he goes on a overreactin tailspin! Will he be able to recover and practice the tips of flexible thinking? Find out in this comical story.