Fearful kids – Why I made phearnik!®

And Who it’s For

I made phearnik!® for kids and adults who are:

A bit neophobic or unsure of trying new things
Cautious, shy and or timid
Overwhelmed
Unsure or hesitant
Fearful
Anxious

A picture of one of the original versions of the phearnik! plush prototype. A small rag doll with a lavender body, a navy-blue jumpsuit, googlie eyes, a crooked mouth and wild hair kids love. — phearnik! prototype

Why I made “Phoebe and phearnik!®: Fight BIG Fears” picture book

And Who it’s For

I made the “Phoebe and phearnik!®” book for fearful kids and their parents, teachers and therapists and for fearful adults to:

Explain what a phearnik!® is and
Explain how it’s used
Show how keeping fear “small” helps the fearful build courage
Show how both fearful kids and adults who struggle with irrational fears can benefit from a “courage buddy” plush

fear less with phearnik! the courage buddy. click here.