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A Tidy Pigsty is a warm and engaging story that gently supports children to develop executive functioning skills (and keep their bedroom tidy) in a fun and supportive way.

Written by Senior Clinical and Health Psychologist, Dr Natasha Herron, this book offers playful strategies and practical tips for caregivers to help their children learn everyday life skills. The story promotes agency, emotional wellbeing and family connection.

A Tidy Pigsty helps little minds feel calm, capable, and proud – and big minds feel seen, supported and confident!

Many children, especially those who are neurodivergent, struggle with executive functioning skills like planning, organisation, and completing multi-step tasks. Drawing on environmental psychology, A Tidy Pigsty helps families shape spaces that support regulation, autonomy, and wellbeing – adapting the environment to suit the child.

A Tidy Pigsty‘s high quality illustrations visually introduce developmentally appropriate strategies and concepts that appeal to children. All strategies can be used throughout childhood to support tidy up routines at both home and school.

At the back of the book, you’ll find a bonus caregiver guide, filled with evidence-informed strategies to help children develop the skills that make everyday life easier. From preschool through to primary years, these simple tips support executive functioning, emotional regulation, responsibility, independence, and positive routines, empowering parents to build these lifelong skills through everyday moments in a way that is encouraging, realistic, and fun.

Themes
Environmental Psychology / Time Management / Executive Functioning / Skills Development / Daily Routines / Tidying Up / Family Life / Habit Building / Organisation / Self-management / Neurodiversity / ADHD / Parenting / Education / Emotions & Feelings

“A Tidy Pigsty is beautifully written – rhythmic, warm, and full of heart. It’s crafted with deep care for children’s emotional and cognitive development, especially those who are neurodivergent.”

Reading age: 3-7 years

Dimensions: 255mm x 255mm

RRP: $32.95