Self-Discovery
Explore what makes you unique and celebrate your identity.
Emotional Growth
Practical tools to manage feelings and build emotional stability.
Your Superpowers
Discover your unique strengths and learn how to use them.
Resilience & Goals
Turn dreams into achievable goals and bounce back from setbacks.
Kids Today are Overwhelmed
Every child is navigating a world that moves too fast and demands too much. They are feeling things they don't understand, often wondering if they are enough. The truth is, there is no instruction book for life, but everything changes when a child understands who they are, manages their emotions, and builds the resilience to own their story.
A book that meets kids exactly where they are.
Your Best Life! isn't a lecture. It's a conversation. Filled with real stories, honest questions, and hands-on activities, it invites readers to do the work of self-discovery — at their own pace, in their own words.
With warmth, humor, and the voice of a trusted mentor, this interactive book walks families through the most important life skills — from understanding your feelings to setting goals that actually mean something — and the steps needed to reach them.
“Always remember that YOU are the HERO in YOUR story!”
— Vicki Merryweather
Loved by Kids & Adults
"It's like a guidebook for navigating life! I love that it's interactive and has space for kids to write and be creative. As a mother and educator, I wish I could get this into the hands of every child I know!"
KayDee Shaffer — Elementary School Teacher
"Each prompt walks you through understanding yourself and your feelings. Readers are encouraged to nurture themselves as the miracles they are. A tremendous guide to finding your path."
Jacqueline Whitaker — Educator
"This book will teach teens so much with the prompts it contains to help them find themselves and be the best they can be! An amazing reminder that our best is enough!"
Sawyer, Age 13
"I love that this book is an activity journal with so much wisdom and positivity! Kids need to know their value and have an internal toolbox to help navigate the complexities of life."
Ashley Powell — Parent
"I would recommend this book to my friends. I like that it has fun activities, and it helps me build self-confidence. It's easy to read, understand, and relate to!"
Klayr, Age 13
"This is an amazing melding of creative art activities and social-emotional learning. Every tween, teen, and adult would benefit from this resource and more light."
Megan Thornley — Parent & Educator
Three Steps to Success
1
Get the Book
Order your copy today and have a powerful, illustrated book — filled with activities — delivered to your door, ready for you or the young person you love.
2
Work Through the Activities
Read the stories, answer the prompts, and complete the activities at your own pace. Each section builds on the last as you progress through your journey.
3
Discover Who You Are
Step by step, you'll uncover your identity, manage your emotions, own your superpowers, and start building a life you're proud of. YOU ARE ENOUGH!
Exploring Who You Are
Self-Discovery
What makes you, YOU? Dive deep into your own story and celebrate the unique qualities that set you apart.
Feelings & Emotions
Learn to name what you feel. Understand your reactions and discover tools to handle every emotion with confidence.
Mindset & Thoughts
Your brain is powerful! Learn how to manage your inner critic and redirect your thoughts to shape a positive life.
Your Superpowers
We all have unique gifts. Recognize your innate strengths and learn how to use them to lift yourself and others up.
Goals & Growth
Dreams are just goals without a plan. Learn how to set meaningful targets, map the steps, and achieve your best.
Gratitude & Joy
Gratitude is the single most powerful shift you can make. Unlock joy by being thankful for who you were made to be.
What's Inside the Book
Let's Get to Know You
1. Getting to Know You
2. Understanding Your Feelings
3. Finding Your Happy Place
4. Taking Care of You
Your People Matter
5. Your Favorite Peeps
6. Who You Are Important To
7. Your Trusted Adult
8. Gratitude
9. Kindness & Compassion
What's Inside You
10. Your Comfort Zone
11. Be Friends with Your Inner Critic
12. Goals & Accomplishments
13. Hope
14. Your Superpowers
About the Creators
Vicki Rhodes-Merryweather
Staci Alexander
Staci Alexander delights in bringing meaningful stories to life through expressive characters and whimsical details. When she isn't designing, she enjoys long walks with her Goldendoodle, Woodford. Staci believes the stories children read today shape who they become tomorrow.
Following a career traveling across the world teaching color and design, Vicki Rhodes-Merryweather changed her focus to teach children's art and creativity. Her weekly classes at The Art Garage became a positive, safe place for students to grow their confidence, creativity, and self-acceptance.
Start Your Best Life Today
You are the one and only YOU that has ever been — or ever will be. Don't wait. The best time to begin your journey is right now.
Empower Your Journey
Self-Discovery
Explore your personality and the unique qualities that set you apart from everyone who has ever lived.
Feelings & Emotions
Name what you feel and understand why. Learn real tools to handle happiness, sadness, anger, and anxiety.
Thoughts & Mindset
Your brain is powerful. Learn how your thoughts shape your days and how to redirect negative ones.
Your Superpowers
Recognize your own unique gifts and understand how to use them to elevate yourself and those around you.
Goals & Plans
Map out clear steps for your dreams and celebrate every bit of progress you make along the way.
Gratitude & Joy
Unlock the abundance of being grateful for who you are—a simple yet profound tool for your daily life.