Reconnect with Your Child Through the Power of Story

Create Emotional Resilience and Connection Through Magical Storytelling

Reconnect. Heal. Transform. Through the magic of story.


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Bella Santini In the Land of Everlasting Change - the first book of the Bella Santini Chronicles series. Learn how Bella sorts through her emotions before she learns all the tools!

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You didn't learn the right tools.

Raising kids in this world is far different from the world our parents experienced. 
The old ways no longer work, and you need new tools to meet today's emotional challenges.

Big Emotions

Kids feel overwhelmed, and parents feel powerless to help. No one was taught how to deal with painful emotions. Now is the time for this to change. 

Communication Breakdowns 

Conversations turn into conflict or silence. Parents want to connect, but the words come out wrong or are met with eye rolls and withdrawal. Over time, it feels safer to say nothing at all—until silence becomes the norm.

Feeling Disconnected

Even in the same room, the bond feels lost. You yearn for the times when you felt closeness, when laughter came easily and hugs were returned without hesitation. Now, the silence between you stretches like a canyon, and you’re not sure how to bridge the gap

Parenting isn't broken. The emotional coping tools we were given are . . .
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Why Emotional Intelligence?
  • Because when you don’t understand your emotional landscape, you become lost in it, easily triggered by the words and actions of others, caught in cycles of reaction instead of choice.
  • Because without the tools to recognize, feel, and process emotions, you fall back on old emotional coping patterns of numbing, denying, people-pleasing, or shutting down, the same patterns that have caused pain and separation for generations.
  • Emotional literacy breaks this cycle. It gives children and adults the power to understand themselves, respond rather than react, and build relationships rooted in empathy and truth.
  • It is how we stop adults who implode, explode, or shut down at the first sign of discomfort. Emotional regulation is not a soft skill—it is survival.
  • Because learning to recognize and understand your emotions is the path to knowing yourself, what you value, what matters to you, and how you want to show up in the world. Emotional awareness isn’t just about feeling better; it’s about becoming more honest, confident, and at home in your own skin.
  • Teaching people how to regulate their emotions is crime prevention, addiction prevention, suicide prevention, and generational healing. It is how we stop adults who implode, explode, or shut down at the first sign of discomfort. Emotional regulation is not a soft skill. It is survival.

  • It is the foundation of a society where people can disagree without dehumanizing each other, where accountability isn’t seen as an attack, and where conflict doesn’t have to mean violence.

This is how we change the story; not just for one child, but for families, classrooms, and communities everywhere.
Why SEL in a Story?
  • Because children don’t just learn from rules; they learn from stories. Stories invite children to see themselves in characters, to walk through challenges and feelings in a way that feels safe and real.
  • When social and emotional learning is woven into a story, kids are more open to the lesson. They recognize their own emotions reflected in the characters, and discover new ways to respond, not because they were told, but because they felt it in the journey.
  • A well-told story breaks down defenses. It lets children practice empathy, problem-solving, and self-acceptance in the most natural way possible.
  • The hardest social and emotional truths rarely come out in direct instruction. Story unlocks the hidden; naming shame, surfacing bias, or modeling repair. SEL in story brings the unsayable safely into the light.

With Bella Santini and her friends, children learn that even the hardest feelings have a place, and that every emotion can be met with understanding. 

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Angela Legh’s work in emotional storytelling, parenting, and education has earned the attention of trusted voices worldwide.

Stories That Heal and Tools That Empower

Whether you're navigating tough moments at home or seeking to nurture emotional growth in your classroom, these story-centered tools offer heartfelt guidance and practical wisdom. Through Angela's books and resources, parents rediscover how to connect with their children emotionally, using stories as bridges to understanding, healing, and deeper conversation. These tales gently model emotional tools that parents can mirror and discuss, creating shared language and heartfelt moments of growth.

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The Bella Effect (Testimonials and Awards)

Reviews from Readers . . .

Real families and educators have seen the transformation. These heartfelt words and recognition show the power of Angela's work in action.

"Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change is a different slice of a fascinating new alternate universe, that should be included fare for Harry Potter fans." – Mdwest Book Review
"This book is a life-changing masterpiece! It will empower children and allow them to understand themselves and the world in new ways. I strongly encourage all parents to get a copy!" – Louise Jane, CEO The Golden Wizard Book Prize
"The first book in The Bella Santini Chronicles, Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change, is a gripping fairy tale and a guide to emotional intelligence for teens and pre-teens.

"Bella is a relatable and engaging protagonist whose determination and independence make her a fantastic role model for readers. As well as modeling both emotional intelligence and consequences in the plotline, the book offers supplemental guidance for parents to support discussion and reading, from parenting advice to resources for exploring themes like bullying and sibling rivalry more deeply." – Dr. Jen Harrison, The Children's Book Review
"When readers follow Bella Santini on her adventures, they learn that love is the answer, no matter what the question!" –  Jack Canfield; Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

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