My Safe Place at Home: a Big Move, a Brave Girl, and a Stuffed Panda

My Safe Place at HomeA Big Move, a Brave Girl, and a Stuffed PandaBy Henrietta Hope WylieMoving house can stir up big feelings in small hearts. For a child relocating across town or around the world, transitions can bring uncertainty, questions, and the deep longing to know: Where is ‘safe’ now?My Safe Place at Home is an affirming read-aloud story for early readers, thoughtfully designed to help children navigate the emotional complexities of change. With colourful illustrations and comforting language, this children’s book about moving offers a relatable, emotionally safe space for kids and grown-ups to explore the meaning of home, connection, and belonging.Rooted in the rhythms of safe relationships and familiar rituals, the story highlights the quiet, powerful moments that make a child feel seen, heard, and understood — even during seasons of transition. It celebrates the kind of positive childhood experiences that combat adverse childhood experiences and build emotional resilience and lasting trust:Being noticed and truly listened toSharing everyday moments with safe, caring adultsLearning that love and security can travel with you from place to place through the people that surround youAs children face the newness of change, parents and caregivers are given a unique opportunity to show that home isn’t just a place, but also how we treat each other where we live. Through small routines, gentle presence, and words that stick, families can create a sense of emotional safety that lasts far beyond the move.When your family is experiencing a major move, adjusting to a new culture, or simply entering a new chapter, this story is an ideal resource to spark open conversations and offer comfort during uncertain times.Perfect for:Read-aloud time with parents or caregiversBedtime stories that build connection and reassuranceSupporting kids who are anxious about a moveFamilies in transition, including cross-cultural and Third Culture Kid (TCK) homesEducators, caregivers, and member care professionalsEmotional resilience education, and family debriefingMy Safe Place at Home gently reminds children — and the adults who love them — that safety is something we build together, and home can live inside us, wherever we go.