How to use it
Pick a set, then print, cut and laminate the cards.
Try each idea together on a calm day, so it feels familiar later.
Keep the cards on a ring or in a small box in your calm spot.
In a big moment, hold up two cards and let your child choose.
Make it last: print on cardstock, laminate it or slip it into a sheet protector, and use a dry-erase marker or Velcro dots so you can use it again.
Questions parents ask
When should we practice?
On calm days. Something new is hard to learn in the middle of a big feeling, so practice when nobody needs it.
Which ideas work best?
It depends on the child. Some calm down by moving and some by getting cozy. Notice what helps yours, and keep those cards on top.
What if nothing on the cards helps?
Sometimes a child just needs you nearby, and that counts too. If big feelings are often hard, your pediatrician or a counselor can help.
Is it really free?
Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.
Read it with a story
This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.
