Brave Little Hearts (Illness)

A gentle, supportive kit for children navigating illness, treatment, and recovery 💛

I created this kit " Brave Hearts" to support children who may be experiencing illness, hospital stays, or ongoing health challenges.

Being unwell can bring big, confusing feelings — worry, fear, frustration, and uncertainty. This kit offers a calm, creative way for children to express those feelings, process what they’re going through, and feel supported along the way.

Designed with care for children facing more than everyday illness 💛

This kit is thoughtfully created for children who may be:
– spending time in hospital
– undergoing treatment
– recovering from illness
– managing ongoing health conditions

It goes beyond distraction — offering a gentle way to explore feelings, build reassurance, and create moments of calm.

What this kit supports:

– Processing feelings around illness and hospital experiences
– Reducing anxiety and offering reassurance
– Encouraging expression through creativity
– Creating calm, safe moments during difficult times

What’s included:

– A collection of affirmation cards to offer comfort and reassurance
(e.g. You are brave, even when you feel scared)

– Gentle “I wonder” prompt cards to support reflection and expression

What’s included in the Reflection Card Collection version:

Professionally designed reflection cards created to support meaningful conversations, emotional literacy and creative expression.

This Reflection Card Collection includes carefully written prompts, reflection questions and affirmations to help children explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences in a safe and supportive way.

Ideal for:
✓ Parents and carers
✓ Schools and SEND provision
✓ ELSA interventions
✓ Nurture groups
✓ Pastoral support

Includes:
✓ Reflection card collection
✓ Adult guidance card
✓ Storage pouch

These cards can be used independently or alongside creative activities and are designed to encourage connection, conversation and emotional understanding.

Please note:

This kit is designed as a supportive creative tool and is not a substitute for professional advice or services.

Created with care by Wild Hearts Creative
For big feelings, big imagination, big expression 🌈