The idea behind BrookieTags was created by seven-year-old Brooke Flemming. Brooke began first grade last year and for the first time in her life struggled with anxiety. She became anxious about riding the bus, about finding her classroom in the morning, and about talking to her friends. Her anxiety made some days at school a struggle. As summer drew to an end, Brooke started to become worried about starting school again. Who would she sit with on the bus, what would they talk about? To ease her fears, she drew a design of keychains that she could hang on her school backpack. These keychains could act as conversation starters and as reminders to Brooke that she is smart, she is fun and silly, and that she does love school. Brooke has been so immensely comforted by the positive messages these keychains, now known as BrookieTags, have brought her that she wants to share them with other children! In Brooke's mind, there can never be enough positivity in the world. We hope you enjoy the keychains as much as we do.
