Kids connect the dots between learning, sleep, and mental health earlier than you think.  

Want to help children kick-start their education, well-being and navigate challenging times with less stress and more resilience? Together, we can—through the power of healthy sleep literacy. 

Armed with our actionable talks, a groundbreaking book, and Canada’s first K-2 sleep literacy program for schools, you can give the kids you care about the tools, tips, and confidence to sleep savvy and live happy.

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~Dr. Naidoo & Andrea Bell 

POLLY & PICKLES KIDS BOOK

SCREEN-TIME TO BEDTIME

TRUSTED BY

Poor sleep habits are known to have a detrimental impact on physical, emotional and academic functioning. During my three decades as a child psychiatrist, I have watched many children and parents struggle to change these entrenched sleep patterns. The Quest for Rest offers much-needed help by combining two books in one and motivates children to take the lead. 

This book is a key piece to solving the sleep puzzle.

Dr. Jane Garland, MD, FRCPC

Clinical Professor Emeritus, Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; author of Taming Worry Dragons

Who's behind all this awesomeness?

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We’re a dynamic Canadian duo: a child & adolescent psychiatrist and a mompreneur. Together, we're high-energy mental health advocates partnering with organizations committed to making a positive change in the world. When it comes to your mental well-being needs, we've  got your back.

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Explore a book that inspires kids to take the lead.

Kids get to be kids while they read this book and navigate what healthy sleep habits can look like. 

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The Quest for Rest: Polly & Pickles makes changing your household's sleep habits seamless and boosting mental health achievable, fun, and easy.

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Lean into expert advice in

uncertain times

How about a dynamic and inclusive deep dive into building mental resilience?

Book talks, speaking series, author readings, and workshops with Paperclouds founders Dr. Naidoo and Andrea Bell. 

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Here's a taste of what we're talking about

Interactive, clever and important activities you can do with kids, curated by a psychiatrist-mom-teacher trio 

Kids love Pickles!

This groovy hedgehog speaks to youth and their grownups in an age-appropriate way that sticks.

Explore screen time to bedtime and after-school routine hacks

Created for busy Canadian kids, teachers, parents of all ages to try at home (or while carpooling to soccer).

Improve your sleep space

Carve out a smart sleep space that rocks and start the conversation early about sleep life skills.

Encourage your school to support healthy sleep for your children and community.