louise karch

Be the Rainbow in Their Storm - A Remarkable Help Others Book

This book is a fantastic resource. First Aid for Fairies is beautifully written and designed. I can see it being of enormous help in guiding young people through challenging times.

- Dr. Dervila Homes, Family Physician, Australia

First Aid for Fairies: From Rain to Rainbows is a groundbreaking guide that empowers teens to transform stress into strength. This quick read offers practical, science-backed tips to help young people shift from chaos to calm. Plus, each tip is visually captivating thanks to acclaimed designer Felice Della Gatta.

Youth mental health is declining. If you care about the young people in your life, hand them a tool that helps. Award-winning writer Louise Karch has teamed up with teens, educators, and

wellbeing experts to create the world’s first micro-resilience guide (little tips that make a big difference) especially for young minds.

With 7 powerful tips, your teen will discover how to:

Understand their brain under stressReduce overwhelm with in-the-moment toolsReturn to calm with self-leadership skillsGain prevention tips to boost resilienceKnow when it’s time to ask for helpAsk better questions to support their friendsEmbrace gratitude to cherish the good in life

Give More Than a Hug

As a parent, relative, teacher, or friend, you want to support your teen-but sometimes they need more than just comfort. First Aid for Fairies is your magic wand to help them bounce forward, not back. It’s the ultimate gift for any teen needing extra strength to weather life’s inevitable storms.

This book has simple steps for navigating the challenging ups and downs of adolescence.

- Kathy Karn, M.Ed., Psychotherapist, Canada

A Help Others Book

Teens look to their peers for advice. When you give these tools to one teen, you are helping their friends as well.

One-of-a-Kind

Easily the only book that mixes resilience science with steampunk, it is as unique as the teens it’s meant to help. Lyrical, humorous, and deeply practical, it’s a must-have for anyone who cares about the well-being of young people.

The Gift of Resilience

Don’t just hope they’ll feel better-give them tools.

I am giving a copy to every student and teacher at my son’s middle school.

- Heat Dziczek, USA