A Tidy Pigsty
Written by Dr Natasha Herron, Illustrated by Tanya Zeinalova
A warm and engaging story that helps children learn organisational skills in a playful and practical way. Dr Natasha Herron offers supportive evidence-based guidance for all families, and with a section for neurodivergent children. Tanya Zeinalova's beautiful illustrations help children to understand how their emotions can be impacted by their environment.
This fun children's book helps little minds to feel calm, capable and proud.
Follow our book on Instagram! @atidypigsty
Should I wait for a hardcover?
Our hardcover edition is thoughtfully:
- Larger making it easier to read together
- More durable for little hands
- Higher quality + premium finishes
- A keepsake-style book designed to last
Hardcover sales also help support our small business to continue developing valued resources for children and their families.
Can't wait? order paperback
Order your soft cover copy of A Tidy Pigsty, from Amazon below.
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free RESOURCES TO HELP AT HOME!
The QR code inside A Tidy Pigsty has led you to our free printable storage labels designed to help make tidy-up time simpler, calmer, and more visual for children.
Download your free storage labels below.
The labels support children in learning where things belong while encouraging independence, routine, and confidence — without shame or pressure.
They're especially helpful for young children, visual learners, and neurodivergent children who benefit from clear, consistent environmental cues and gentle structure.
Sometimes a calmer space starts with making things easier to find!
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what makes this book special?
A Tidy Pigsty was created to become part of your daily routines, bedtime moments, and childhood memories. This beautifully illustrated book is:
- neuroaffirming + shame-free approach
- evidence-informed
- written by a Clinical and Health Psychologist
- practical for real families
- inclusive of the Aboriginal flag
- supports emotional safety
- values connection over perfection
- encourages teamwork over punishment
- draws on environmental psychology
Add our values to your bookshelf!
TAG US IN YOUR TIDY PIGSTY
We LOVE seeing your little ones reading our book, sorting, organising, and creating calmer spaces at home.
Tag us in your A Tidy Pigsty moments:
- kids proudly tidying their room
- before-and-after room resets
- your printable storage labels in action
Follow + tag:
@yourspacecollective.au
@atidypigsty
Your posts help other families feel less alone and remind children that homes do not need to be perfect — just supportive, safe, and lived in. And we'll share tips and ideas!
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
Perfect for children aged 3-8, especially:
- spirited kids
- neurodivergent children
- children learning independence
- families wanting calmer routines
- classrooms and therapy spaces
And... it has loads of helpful tips for parents
THE HEART BEHIND THE BOOK
"A Tidy Pigsty is part of my mission to help families create calmer, more connected homes through playfulness, parenting, psychology, environmental wellbeing. All families can do with a little help from time to time and I hope this book highlights how kids do well when they can".
"My clinical work compliments the sentiment of the book, offering children and their caregivers compassionate individualised support".
- Dr Natasha Herron
children's BEDROOMS
Children deserve spaces that feel supportive, lived-in, and uniquely theirs — not perfect.
A child’s bedroom is more than just a place to sleep, it can become a space for rest, play, imagination, emotional regulation, and connection.
Research in environmental psychology suggests that our surroundings can influence mood, behaviour, stress levels, sleep, and wellbeing. Personalised, supportive spaces can help children feel safer, calmer, and more confident in their environment.
Simple changes can make a big difference!
the power of 10 minutes!
Reading to your child for 10 minutes/day can have a meaningful impact on a child’s development and family connection.
Shared reading experiences support:
- language and literacy development
- emotional understanding
- imagination and creativity
- attention and listening skills
- school readiness
- bonding and connection
Reading together also creates moments of closeness, routine, and regulation in busy family life. For many children, bedtime stories become some of the moments they remember most.
author talks and visits
We love connecting with children, families, educators, and professionals through engaging and meaningful author visits.
Available for:
- schools
- preschools
- daycares
- therapy clinics
- libraries
- wellbeing events
- community organisations
To enquire about an author visit or collaboration, please contact:
hello@yourspacecollective.au
acknowledgements
We extended our sincerest gratitude and thanks for bringing A Tidy Pigsty to life.
Tanya Zeinalova @zeinal_art
Butterfly Publishing @butterfly_publishing www.butterflypublishing.com.au
our stockists
We are excited to continue growing our community of stockists and supporters.
A Tidy Pigsty will soon be stocked within the Newcastle area. More locations to be available later in the year.
Interested in becoming a stockist?
We would love to hear from you!
Please contact: hello@yourspacecollective.au
Want a little more support?
One-off parent support sessions
Has reading a A Tidy Pigsty highlighted challenges at home around emotions, routines, overwhelm, ADHD, anxiety, behaviour, or family stress? If you're wanting further tailored support, you’re welcome to book a one-off telehealth session with the author.
Dr Natasha Herron (formerly Dr Natasha Perry)
CF, DClinHealthPsych, BPsych (Hons), AAPi, AIPA, MAPS
FOUNDER / SENIOR CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST / AUTHOR
Dr Natasha Herron is a Senior Clinical and Health Psychologist with a deep commitment to early intervention and transdiagnostic care. With 20 years of industry experience across public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Natasha has supported many children, young people, adults and families with the skills they need to make meaningful changes to their lives.
