A story + skills workbook for kids who get stuck on a thought, topic, or idea and need help learning how to gently get unstuck.
Some kids have brains that hold on tightly. Once their brain grabs onto a thought, topic, idea, or interest, it can feel almost impossible to let go.
The Sticky Brain and the Great Unsticking Experiment helps kids understand this experience in a way that feels playful, compassionate, and empowering. Through Nneka’s story, kids learn that their brain is not bad or broken. It is sticky, powerful, and capable of learning new tools.
This workbook blends storytelling, psychoeducation, and practical skill-building to help kids practice flexible thinking, brain reset tools, and gentle ways to shift attention when their thoughts feel stuck.
A story-based workbook with practical tools kids can actually use
This download includes a kid-friendly story, skill-building activities, and printable practice pages to help children understand their Sticky Brain and practice getting unstuck.
This workbook walks kids through Nneka’s story while helping them practice flexible thinking, brain reset tools, and gentle ways to shift when their brain gets stuck on a thought, topic, or idea.
Inside this workbook:
A kid-friendly story about Nneka and her Sticky Brain
Simple explanations of stuck thoughts and sticky interests
Brain reset tools
Flexible thinking practice
Worksheets for kids to try on their own
Supportive language for parents, teachers, counselors, and caregivers
This workbook is for:
Kids who get stuck on thoughts, topics, ideas, or interests
Kids who have a hard time shifting attention
Kids who need help practicing flexible thinking
Parents and caregivers who want compassionate tools
Teachers, counselors, and therapists looking for neurodiversity-affirming resources
This workbook is a psychoeducational resource and is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you have concerns about your child’s mental health, please consult a licensed professional.