My Body's Power Pack, 9781805018254
Hardcover
Unlock your inner power! Understand, manage, and conquer draining Dremlins.

My Body's Power Pack

How to Manage your Energy and Stay in Charge!

$40.13

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    20 August 2025

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Summary

My Body’s Power Pack uses elements of neuroscience to help children understand why their energy ebbs and flows, and why this may cause dysregulation. It provides gentle neuro-affirmative coping strategies, including the basics of energy accounting (which is like the popular ‘spoons theory’ for adults).

The story arc introduces the idea of Dremlins (drainer gremlins, who ‘drain’ a child’s energy) as a metaphor for tough events. The book empowers children with language to under…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781805018254
ISBN-10:1805018256
Author:Sandhya Menon
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:20 August 2025
Weight:382g
Dimensions:12mm x 280mm x 218mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Supporting children with energy accounting from a young age is vital for future well-being and thriving. I love how this book normalises this need and offers language that is both accessible and relatable to children and adults alike. This is a great resource for introducing young children to understanding self, recognising their body signals and endorsing self care. – Jodie Clarke, author of Stop the World I Want to Get OffA delightful read for children, parents and professionals! This richly illustrated and hilarious book explores the important topic of energy awareness and regulation in an affirming and inclusive way. – Monique Mitchelson, Autistic and ADHD Clinical Psychologist, Author, Co-Host of The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast and Co-Director of Divergent Futures

About The Author

Sandhya Menon

Sandhya Menon is an AuDHDer Developmental Psychologist living in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. She runs Onwards and Upwards Psychology, an organisation that focuses on upskilling and empowering clinicians, parents, and teachers to understand and support autistic and ADHDer individuals in being supported to live their best lives. Sandhya has previously authored two best-selling children’s books using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, The Brain Forest and The Rainbow Brain.

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