Book Review: Your Head's Not The Place to Store Problems

Some problems feel heavy, too heavy for little shoulders to carry on their own. Others feel loud, filling every corner of a child’s mind until it’s hard to think about anything else. And sometimes, children don’t yet have the words to explain what’s going on inside them, which can make those feelings even more overwhelming.

That’s why books like Your Head’s Not the Place to Store Problems are so powerful. Through simple, rhythmic storytelling, it gently introduces an important message, children don’t have to hold everything in. In fact, they’re not meant to. When worries stay inside they don’t fade away, they grow. They can become heavier, louder and harder to manage, especially for children who are still learning how to understand and express their emotions.

When a child shares a problem, something shifts. The problem itself may still exist, but the child is no longer carrying it alone. That moment of connection, being heard and supported can significantly reduce the weight of what they’re experiencing. It also builds a child’s confidence to seek help again in the future, which is a critical protective factor.

This is where trusted adults play such an important role. It’s not about having all the answers or fixing every problem. It’s about creating environments where children feel safe enough to speak up, where their worries are taken seriously and where they know they will be supported without judgement.

Child safety is not only about protecting children from harm, it is also about equipping them with the confidence and language to share when something doesn’t feel right. Books like this provide a gentle and accessible way to start those conversations, helping children understand that their thoughts and feelings matter and that they never have to manage them alone.

Because the message every child deserves to hear is simple, problems are not meant to stay inside your head, they are meant to be shared.

Your Head's Not The Place to Store Problems

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About Kayelene Kerr & eSafeKids

eSafeKids is a social enterprise founded by Kayelene Kerr. Kayelene is recognised as one of Australia’s most experienced specialist providers of Protective Behaviours, Body Safety, Cyber Safety, Digital Wellness and Pornography Literacy education workshops. Kayelene has featured on Australian and international television broadcasts, radio programs and in print media.​

eSafeKids books can support educators teaching protective behaviours and child abuse prevention education that aligns with the Western Australian Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework: National Quality Standards (NQS).