Resilient Reads, LLC
"Building Resilience Through Reading, Learning, and Thriving"
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Planting the seeds of resilience, one child, one family, and one community at a time.
Nina’s Coping Toolbox
A 10-Week Social-Emotional Learning Journey for Children Ages 3–12
Supporting children and the adults who guide them with emotional awareness, coping tools, and lifelong resilience.
🌱 A joyful learning journey that builds emotional awareness, self-regulation, and healthy coping skills.
🌿 Trauma-informed and child-centered, designed to support emotional safety and calm learning
environments.
💛 Easy to use in homes, classrooms, therapy settings, and community programs.
🏫 Designed to integrate seamlessly into classrooms, after-school programs, and community-based settings.
🏡 Families wanting a calm and connected home. No prior experience is needed. These tools are designed to
meet children exactly where they are.
🌬️ Supports children experiencing stress, anxiety, or big life transitions.
💛 Rooted in purpose, with a portion of proceeds supporting Healing the Roots Foundation.
Meet Nina — Your child’s guide to SEL skills
Take a peek inside the lessons
Building Skills That Last a Lifetime
Our 10-week SEL curriculum helps children build resilience, manage emotions, and develop healthy coping tools through engaging stories, activities, and mindfulness practices.
For best results, Nina’s Coping Toolbox can be revisited throughout the year, allowing children to strengthen coping strategies, deepen self-regulation skills, and continue building emotional confidence over time.
Meet Nina and Her Friends
The characters throughout the curriculum are inspired by loved ones in my life, from family to friends, making each story heartfelt, relatable, and rooted in real connection.
Nina and her friends turn learning into an adventure filled with confidence, calm, and joy. Together, they help children feel seen, supported, and empowered as they learn to navigate big feelings and everyday challenges.
Through their stories, children learn:
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Calming belly breathing to feel safe and relaxed
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Letting go of negative thoughts and building positive self-talk
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Mindfulness and movement to support focus and calm
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Gratitude and affirmations to build confidence and joy
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Healthy ways to express emotions through journaling, imagination, and conversation
Together, Nina and her friends turn learning into an adventure that builds confidence, calm, and joy.
Inside the Toolbox: What Your Child Will Learn
📱10 weeks of ready-to-use SEL lessons
🌟 Engaging stories, videos, and activities that bring coping tools to life
🌬️ Core skills including breathing, mindfulness, journaling, movement, and creative expression
👩🏾🏫 Supportive resources for parents, caregivers, and educators
🎉 Interactive design that keeps children engaged and motivated
How This Program Supports Every Child’s Growth
💛 Continued growth in emotional awareness and self-regulation
💛 Increased confidence and healthy communication skills
💛 Smoother transitions and calmer daily routines
💛 Practical tools for managing stress and big changes
💛 Stronger empathy, connection, and friendships
Why We’re Unique
🧡 No extra training required. The program is ready to use with built-in reflection and connection
moments.
🧡 Authentic representation that helps every child feel seen and valued.
🧡 Designed for families, educators, therapists, and community programs.
🧡 SEL skills and coping tools taught through stories, mindfulness, and interactive learning.
How It Works
✅ Begin the program at home, in the classroom, or in a community setting
✅ Complete one guided lesson a day, designed for 30 minutes, with flexibility to fit your schedule
✅ Practice coping tools anytime and anywhere
✅ Revisit lessons as needed and watch emotional confidence grow over time
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Parent & Teacher Reviews
These testimonials reflect feedback from families, educators, and administrators who participated in our Nina’s Coping Toolbox pilot program and from users of the children’s books that inspired the curriculum. The insights shared are based on real-world experiences and observed impact.
Feedback From Our Pilot Program
Parent & Classroom Impact Statement
“Teachers and parents observed meaningful behavior changes as students began independently using calming strategies in real-life situations.”
Administrator Testimonial
Nina’s Coping Toolbox is an exceptional and much-needed curriculum for our students.
Student Impact Testimonial
“Both staff and parents noticed students independently using coping strategies they learned through the program, especially deep breathing and releasing negative thoughts when feeling upset, nervous, or anxious.”
Parent & Caregiver Review
💬“Portia’s books are transformational tools that help families build stronger relationships. This curriculum continues that work — helping children heal and grow.”
Pilot feedback collected from participating families, educators, and community partners.