The Nori the Neuron series helps children understand what is happening inside their brains during moments of anxiety, anger, stress, and change. Written by licensed professional counselor Sarah Scheid, LPC, PMH-C, each story combines comforting characters, simple neuroscience, and practical coping tools children can use in everyday life.
Nori is a curious little neuron who helps children explore how their brains work. Through relatable adventures, Nori shows young readers that difficult feelings are not something to fear – and that their brains can learn new ways to respond.
Nori helps children understand the fight-or-flight response and teaches them how to calm their brain alarm when it sounds.
Helps with anxiety, fear, and body awareness.
Nori and Mindy the Mindful Firefly teach children how to slow down, notice the present moment, and return to calm.
Helps with mindfulness, worry, and regulations of emotions.
Nori helps children recognize rising anger and practice simple steps for responding in a safe manner.
Helps with anger, frustration, and impulse control.
Nori discovers that when one pathway is blocked, her flexible brain can look for another way forward.
Helps with flexible thinking, disappointment, and problem-solving.
Ages 4-9
Ages 4-9
Ages 4-9
Ages 4-9
Sarah Scheid, LPC, PMH-C, is a licensed professional counselor, practice owner, and children’s book author. Through her work with children and families, Sarah saw the need for stories that explain complicated brain processes in ways that feel safe, hopeful, and easy for children to understand.
The Nori the Neuron series was created to help families talk about emotions, practice coping strategies, and remind children that their brains are always learning.
Read together, discuss feelings, and practice the exercises during calm moments.
Use Nori's stories as a starting point for teaching emotional regulation and coping skills.
Introduce brain-based concepts during social-emotional learning, small groups, or individual support.
Explore the books and choose the adventure that best fits the skills your child, client, or student is learning.
