Some children aren’t falling behind—they’re simply experiencing the world at full volume. And in that overwhelming flood of emotions, expectations, noise, and uncertainty, moments like walking into a classroom, navigating friendships, or facing unfamiliar situations can quietly begin to feel impossible. 
But when kids are given the tools to understand how their minds work—instead of feeling ashamed by how deeply they feel and process life—something extraordinary begins to happen: fear slowly turns into confidence, uncertainty gives way to greater awareness, and children begin discovering that their differences were never weaknesses to begin with.
And so, one empowering educator and psychologist is helping children transform fear into confidence and self-doubt into self-discovery—encouraging young minds to embrace their authentic selves and see the strength that has been inside them all along. 
We cordially invite you and your little ones to join our John Masiulionis and David Newell (who played the beloved Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood) for Ep. #61 of PR From The Heart’s Neighborly Reviews Bookcast, as they spotlight Dr. Suzy Gray’s Lily and the Fairy Cake: A Story for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Teddy the Bear: A Story for Anxiety (published by Miriam Laundry). 
As part of the 5-Year Anniversary Celebration of The Neighborly Reviews Bookcast from Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in downtown Pittsburgh, Dr. Suzy sits down with John and David to share her journey from devoted mother of eight to tireless advocate for neurodivergent children, the growing mental health pressures impacting today’s youth, why emotional language matters for children who often feel misunderstood, the role compassionate friendships play in shaping kids’ self-esteem, practical calming strategies families can use during emotionally overwhelming moments, and how books can become powerful bridges for communication between parents and children—plus much more. 
Join us in celebrating Dr. Suzy by getting your copies of Lily and the Fairy Cake: A Story for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Teddy the Bear: A Story for Anixety—and enjoy these empowering reads with the entire family:
🧚 Lily and the Fairy Cake: A Story for Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://bit.ly/4o1Pjwv
🧸 Teddy the Bear: A Story for Anixety: https://bit.ly/4v9zkPf
🧚 Lily and the Fairy Cake: A Story for Autism Spectrum Disorder 🧩
Text copyright © 2024 by Suzy Gray, PhD • Illustrations copyright © 2024 by Estelle Corke. Used with permission. Published by Miriam Laundry. All rights reserved.
🧸 Teddy the Bear: A Story for Anixety 🧸
Text copyright © 2025 by Suzy Gray, PhD • Illustrations copyright © 2026 by Estelle Corke. Used with permission. Published by Miriam Laundry. All rights reserved.
