H. J. Ray

H. J. Ray is an author, illustrator, wellbeing educator, who specializes in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and resilience-building. Passionate about helping children (and their grown-ups!) navigate emotions, she creates fun, engaging, and practical tools that make emotional intelligence and coping skills accessible for young minds.

Her books are designed to help toddlers, kids, parents, and educators understand feelings, develop healthy coping strategies, and build confidence in managing emotions. Through relatable characters, playful illustrations, and evidence-based techniques, Heather’s work supports children’s social-emotional learning (SEL) in a way that feels natural, fun, and effective.

Beyond books, Heather is the founder of My Wellbeing School, where she provides courses, coaching, and resources to support parents, teachers, and therapists in helping children develop emotional resilience.

💛 When she’s not writing, you’ll find her…

✨ Practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 🥋

✨ Hanging out with her three boys (most likely at the beach!) 🌊🏄‍♀️

✨ Running a sound bath healing session 🎶💆‍♀️

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