Powerful You! In The Middle Cookie Game is a fun memory-style matching game designed to help children understand an important message:

Kids are the good stuff in the middle of divorce.

Created for ages 5+ and playable with 2–6 players, this engaging game is played like Concentration while gently opening the door to emotional expression and healing conversations.

Children match:

• Feeling words

• Coping strategies

• Empowering phrases

As they play, they learn to identify emotions, talk about difficult changes, and build resilience.

“Life is like a pickle. Sometimes it’s sweet & sometimes it’s sour.” — Patricia Kienzle

This game helps children recognize “sour pickle” feelings while discovering healthy ways to cope and grow stronger.

Perfect for:

• School counselors

• Teachers

• Parents

• Therapists

• Small groups

• Family support settings

Benefits:

• Encourages communication

• Builds emotional awareness

• Supports children through divorce transitions

• Makes hard conversations easier through play

• Strengthens confidence and connection

Why Families Love It

Easy to learn, meaningful to play, and created with heart, this game reminds every child:

You are the good stuff in the middle.