I am S.M.A.R.T.
by Linda Grubic

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Little beavers, Chip and Castor, overhear Mama feeling overwhelmed — but how can they be of any help? Come along as this caring family discovers how setting S.M.A.R.T. goals can turn big tasks into clear, manageable steps that are achievable and motivating. I Am S.M.A.R.T. is the fourth installment in the Blooming Petals series. In this encouraging tale, Chip and Castor return home from school to find their mama, Bailey, worried about finishing a painting for a friend’s birthday. Inspired by a lesson from school, Chip introduces the family to being S.M.A.R.T. — creating goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. With this new skill, the family learns how to break a big task into small, meaningful steps. As they work together in the garden, the family helps Bailey make a simple, organized plan, easing worries and boosting confidence. Together, Chip, Castor, Bailey, and Bertie discover how planning, self-belief, and small actions can move a big task forward. This heartwarming story offers children an accessible and practical introduction to positive habit-building, motivation, and perseverance. It supports meaningful conversations between young readers and their caregivers about taking goal-setting, building self-belief, and celebrating effort and progress. Blooming Petals is a six-book series centred on evidence-based positive psychology. The series is rooted in acceptance, connection, and the sustained growth of the caregiver–child relationship. A guiding resource for parents, educators, caregivers, and counsellors, the series offers a gentle and connected experience to nurture growth and flourishing.

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Linda Grubic is an author, coach and speaker. As a Human Flourishing Consultant and Coach, she works with children, teens, parents and families. Using a strengths-based and positive psychology approach, she is passionate about the interplay of genetics and our environment to harness human flourishing. Blooming Petals, her debut children’s book series, offers a holistic approach to the caregiver-child relationship. Linda gently brings awareness to accepting and connecting with ourselves, so we authentically accept and connect with others.

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Contributors

Author

Linda Grubic

Illustrator

Nina Podlesnyak