About My Moody Monster

Featured in the international issue of The Toy Book

My Moody Monster® was highlighted for its mission-driven approach to emotional literacy through play - recognizing the growing need for tools that help children talk about big feelings in simple, accessible ways. → View press coverage

Helping Kids Make Sense of Big Feelings

Big feelings can be confusing - for kids and for the adults who love them.

My Moody Monster was created to help children identify, express, and cope with emotions like anger, sadness, fear and frustration through play. Moody isn’t about fixing feelings or pushing them away. They’re about making space for emotions, starting conversations and reminding kids that all feelings are allowed.

Moody is a soft, approachable companion designed to support emotional awareness, connection, and communication - whether at home, in classrooms or in therapeutic and community settings.

Why Moody Exists

Moody exists because emotional literacy isn’t something children are born knowing - it’s something they learn through experience, modeling and safe connection.

For many kids, words don’t come easily when emotions are big. Moody gives them another way in. Through storytelling, play and imagination, children can explore what they’re feeling at their own pace, without pressure.

Moody doesn’t diagnose, label or replace professional support. They simply offer a gentle place to start.

Created by Jen Ginty

My Moody Monster was created by Jen Ginty, a mom and creative entrepreneur who saw firsthand how hard it can be for children to talk about what’s going on inside.

Born from lived experience rather than textbooks, Moody was designed to feel friendly, non-judgmental and emotionally safe. Jen’s goal has always been simple: to create something that helps kids feel less alone with their feelings - and helps adults know how to show up alongside them.

Used in Homes, Schools and Supportive Spaces

Moody is used by:

Families and caregivers
Educators and classrooms
Therapists and counselors
Community programs and child-focused organizations

Each setting uses Moody a little differently - and that flexibility is intentional.

Thoughtfully Reviewed and Trusted

My Moody Monster has been reviewed by independent organizations focused on children’s wellbeing and quality play.

MESH – recognizing the importance of mental, emotional, and social health in children’s products
The Good Play Guide – evaluating toys for quality play experiences

These reviews reflect a shared belief that play can be meaningful, supportive, and developmentally valuable.