What if a child’s brain felt like having hundreds of internet tabs open all at once?
One tab is playing music.
Another is worrying about tomorrow.
Another is reminding them not to forget library day.
And somewhere in the middle of it all… someone is asking them to “just focus.”
My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open is a gentle, neuroaffirming children’s book that helps young readers understand what it can feel like to live with a busy, overwhelmed brain. Through the relatable story of Sam, children are introduced to concepts such as emotional regulation, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning, anxiety, attention differences, and self-understanding in a way that feels safe, playful, and validating.
Using the modern metaphor of “browser tabs,” this story helps children recognise that overwhelm is not bad behaviour — it is often a sign that a nervous system needs support.
Perfect for:
neurodivergent children
families and caregivers
classrooms and inclusive education settings
therapists and support professionals
This beautifully illustrated book includes:
child-friendly explanations of overwhelm
supportive regulation strategies
reflection and activity pages
visual supports
a parent/caregiver information section
Written from a neuroaffirming and strengths-based perspective, My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open reminds children that different brains are not wrong brains — and that every child deserves to feel understood, supported, and celebrated exactly as they are.
What if a child’s brain felt like having hundreds of internet tabs open all at once?
One tab is playing music.
Another is worrying about tomorrow.
Another is reminding them not to forget library day.
And somewhere in the middle of it all… someone is asking them to “just focus.”
My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open is a gentle, neuroaffirming children’s book that helps young readers understand what it can feel like to live with a busy, overwhelmed brain. Through the relatable story of Sam, children are introduced to concepts such as emotional regulation, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning, anxiety, attention differences, and self-understanding in a way that feels safe, playful, and validating.
Using the modern metaphor of “browser tabs,” this story helps children recognise that overwhelm is not bad behaviour — it is often a sign that a nervous system needs support.
Perfect for:
neurodivergent children
families and caregivers
classrooms and inclusive education settings
therapists and support professionals
This beautifully illustrated book includes:
child-friendly explanations of overwhelm
supportive regulation strategies
reflection and activity pages
visual supports
a parent/caregiver information section
Written from a neuroaffirming and strengths-based perspective, My Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open reminds children that different brains are not wrong brains — and that every child deserves to feel understood, supported, and celebrated exactly as they are.
