"You are the one and only YOU that has ever been — OR EVER WILL BE."
Every child you love is navigating a world that moves too fast, demands too much, and rarely slows down to ask: How are you really doing? They're feeling things they don't understand. They're comparing themselves to everyone else. They're wondering if they're enough.
And the truth is — there's no instruction book for life. That's what Vicki Merryweather set out to change.
Because when a child — or anyone else — understands who they are, how to handle their emotions, and that they have real superpowers to offer the world — everything changes.
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.
Vicki Merryweather spent years trying to become the best version of herself — through the mistakes, the speed bumps, the moments she almost gave up. She wrote this book so that no kid has to figure it out alone.
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
"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 elementary 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 13Working through this book doesn't require a perfect life — just a willingness to start. Here's how it works.
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.
Read the stories, answer the prompts, and complete the activities at your own pace. Each section builds on the last.
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!
What makes you, YOU? Explore your personality, your story, and the unique qualities that set you apart from everyone who has ever lived.
Name what you feel. Understand why. Learn how to handle happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and anxiety with real, practical tools.
Your brain is busy — and powerful. Learn how your thoughts shape your days and how to redirect the negative ones before they take over.
Every person has unique gifts. This section helps you recognize yours — and understand how to use them to help yourself and others.
Dreams are just goals without a plan. Learn how to set meaningful goals, map the steps, and celebrate every bit of progress along the way.
Unlock the abundance of being grateful for who you are and what you have — the single most powerful shift you can make in your daily life.
From classrooms to living rooms — here's what readers are saying about Your Best Life!
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. Kid friendly and parent approved!
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!
I wish I had one when I was a kid and want one for every child I teach! This is an amazing melding of creative art activities and social-emotional learning. Get more than one copy.
This book will help make kids more aware of themselves and the world around them. A great tool for anyone on their path to self-discovery.
This is a great resource that will help many on their path to self-discovery, understanding and achieving goals, and working through the good and bad of life. Every tween, teen, and adult would also benefit from this book.
You are incredible! What an amazing resource that will bless the lives of so many children, teens, and adults. More and more in this world we need a little more light and a little more hope. Thank you for sharing your light.
Whether you're 9 or 99, this book was made for you. It's for the kid who doesn't know how to name their feelings. The teenager who's lost their confidence. The parent who wants a tool to guide deeper conversations. The teacher who sees potential their students can't yet see in themselves.
It's for families who want to grow together, classrooms that need something more than a worksheet, and anyone brave enough to ask the question: What would my best life actually look like?
A kid who can name their feelings and work through them. Who sets a goal and takes real steps to achieve it. Who knows their superpowers and uses them to lift others up. Who faces a hard day with resilience instead of defeat.
That's what this book builds. One activity, one story, one honest reflection at a time.
Following a career traveling across the US, Canada, and parts of the world — teaching color and design to educators — Vicki Rhodes-Merryweather changed her focus to stay home and teach children's art and creativity. She has worked as a Creative Consultant for a major corporation, authored and co-authored several books, and contributed to numerous national and international magazine articles. One product launch even included a television spot on Good Morning America.
Her weekly classes at The Art Garage became a positive, safe place for students ages 6–18 — especially those not drawn to mainstream activities. Her goal has always been to teach not just art skills, but self-love, compassion, and acceptance. Many of her students have attended for over 12 years, watching their confidence, creativity, and self-acceptance grow and spill into every part of their lives.
Vicki is available for school visits, speaking engagements, and community events. She'd love to meet you.
Staci Alexander has loved art and storytelling since she was a little girl. She delights in bringing meaningful stories to life through expressive characters and whimsical details, blending her background in design with a deep love for visual storytelling.
She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband, Trevor, and their Goldendoodle, Woodford. When she isn't designing or illustrating, she enjoys quiet creative mornings, long walks with Trevor and Woodford, and quality time spent with friends and family.
Staci believes the stories children read today help shape who they become tomorrow, and she feels honored to play a small part in that journey.
Don't wait for the perfect moment. The best time to start your best life is right now. Order your copy and begin the journey.
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