The Magical Mood Ring

Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Billy who lived with his mum. Billy's parents had recently separated, and he was having a hard time understanding all the changes happening in his life. One day, his grandmother came to visit and brought him a special gift - a magical mood ring.

"This ring is very special, Billy," his grandmother explained. "It changes colour based on how you're feeling. It can help you understand and express your emotions."

Billy slipped the ring on his finger and watched in amazement as it began to change colours. When he felt happy, it turned a bright yellow. When he felt sad, it turned a deep blue. When he felt angry, it turned a fiery red.

Over the next few days, Billy paid close attention to his mood ring. He noticed that when he thought about his dad not being at home, the ring turned a sad blue colour. But when he remembered the fun times he had with both his parents, it would shift to a cheerful green.

Billy's mum noticed the ring and asked him about it. "It helps me understand how I'm feeling," Billy explained. "Sometimes I feel sad or angry about the changes, but sometimes I feel happy too."

His mum gave him a big hug. "It's okay to have all those feelings, Billy. I'm so proud of you for expressing them."

As time went on, Billy became better at recognising and talking about his emotions. He learned that it was okay to feel sad or angry sometimes, and that sharing his feelings with his parents helped him feel better.

The magical mood ring had taught Billy an important lesson: understanding and expressing our emotions is a superpower that can help us navigate even the toughest changes in life.

And though Billy's family looked different now, he knew that both his mum and dad loved him very much, no matter what colour his mood ring showed.