love from our community

  • "As a small nonprofit working with survivors of trauma, we were grateful to receive a donation of Buddy Bears from Healing House 906. We love sharing the bears with kids who need extra support in practicing their newly acquired mindfulness skills. They are helpful and beautiful!"

    — Kelsey Hart, Family Peace Center

  • "The Buddy Bear and matching book have been a game changer as my daughter has grown into a fierce, strong-willed, beautiful little girl with her own personality. The book has really helped my husband and I navigate how to help her with these big emotions that she is experiencing, but just isn't quite sure how to handle. Having tools like this are so incredibly helpful for first-time parents especially, but for all parents because no one gives you a manual when raising kiddos. My daughter has started to reach for this book every night before bed, and I can't wait to utilize more from the Healing House portfolio. Incredible, necessary, and life-changing! Five stars!"

    — Natalie, A Beautiful Mom

  • "This is a book that parents should read to their young children who are or will be attending school and being separated from Mom and Dad for the first time. Like the first day of school which can be TRAMATIC for young minds. The book outlines what a simple thing like a "Buddy Bear" can give comfort and confidence to young children being away from Mom for the first time. Highly recommend this book for all parents in talking to their young children. It will instill confidence and most importantly "kindness".

    — Geri, A Beautiful Grandma