Our Original Therapeutic Game-Book – Reducing & Preventing Anxiety in Medical Procedures

Most children will face medical procedures — from simple tests to blood work. For many, these might trigger high stress. Left unaddressed, it can grow into long-lasting fears. That’s why we created The Timekeeper’s Garden: to give parents a way to step in where it matters most- lowering anxiety or keeping it from developing. Transforming what could be a stressful day into a positive experience of shared fun and adventure.

The Timekeeper’s Garden is more than a storybook - it’s an interactive adventure designed for parents and children to experience together. With you as the leader, your child is guided to reframe a medical visit through imagination, play, and quality time.

Inside the book, your family will discover:

✨ A captivating storyline that blends fantasy with the real world of the clinic.

✨ Interactive tasks and challenges that shift your child’s focus from worry to curiosity.

✨ A magical role for parents - you lead the way, transforming stress into wonder.

✨ A fantasy world that includes clinic staff as characters in the journey, making the experience less intimidating and more engaging.

✨ A dedicated Parent Guide - with practical strategies and gentle psychoeducation, helping you support your child, guide the story, and strengthen coping skills during medical visits.

What makes it unique?
Unlike any other method, The Timekeeper’s Garden begins the stress-reducing process the moment you leave home — not just at the clinic. It turns the entire journey into an empowering, imaginative game.

Proven and trusted.
This book is based on an award-winning project created by a health and educational psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families in private clinics, medical facilities, and schools. Every page is thoughtfully designed to combine therapeutic strategies with the joy of storytelling and play.

Who is it for:

• Families who want to turn medical procedures into positive experiences – helping prevent potential anxiety and create moments of connection.
• Recommended for ages 4–10
• Children with mild worries or first signs of anxiety – such as fear of needles, blood tests, or checkups.
• Types of procedures – the story’s structure makes it especially suited for time-limited events (like blood work, tests). For longer or repeated procedures, the parent/leader can adjust the final part of the quest. Even without adjustments, children still benefit from arriving calmer and less stressed.
  
  The goal – to lower stress levels so the experience is remembered positively, while creating meaningful time together
  
  ⚠️ Important note – higher levels of anxiety may reduce the effectiveness of this tool. In such cases, we recommend consulting a professional before using this activity.
  
  ✨ The Timekeeper’s Garden — where stress fades and magic grows.