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Stories, tips, and things we've learned about raising kids with big feelings.

Stop the Bedtime Tears: Bedtime Stories That Cure Separation Anxiety
Jul 20, 2026
Stop the Bedtime Tears: Bedtime Stories That Cure Separation Anxiety
You have read the book, sung the song, and tucked them in. But the exact second your hand touches the doork...
The "I'm the Best" Trap: Kids Books That Crush Toxic Competition
Jul 20, 2026
The "I'm the Best" Trap: Kids Books That Crush Toxic Competition
"I finished my dinner first, so I'm the winner!" "My drawing is way better than yours!" If your house has t...
Stop the Interrupting: The Childrens Books That Teach Kids to Wait
Jul 20, 2026
Stop the Interrupting: The Childrens Books That Teach Kids to Wait
You are trying to have a basic conversation with another adult, make a phone call, or simply pay for your g...
Selective Hearing? The Picture Books That Cure the "Snowstorm of Words"
Jul 20, 2026
Selective Hearing? The Picture Books That Cure the "Snowstorm of Words"
"Put on your shoes. Grab your backpack. Don't forget your lunch. Hurry up!" You have given your child four ...
The Anxiety Trap: Why Personalized Books for Kids Make Fear Worse
Jul 20, 2026
The Anxiety Trap: Why Personalized Books for Kids Make Fear Worse
Your child refuses to ride a bike, try a new food, or join a game at the playground. They are terrified of ...
The Stalling Crisis: Bedtime Stories That Shut Down the "One More" Game
Jul 20, 2026
The Stalling Crisis: Bedtime Stories That Shut Down the "One More" Game
"I need water." "My foot itches." "Where do bugs sleep?" By 8:30 PM, your child has asked 40 questions and ...
The Screen-Time Meltdown: How Kids Books Force a Brain Reset
Jul 20, 2026
The Screen-Time Meltdown: How Kids Books Force a Brain Reset
You give the five-minute warning. You give the two-minute warning. But the moment you finally turn off the ...
The "I Can't!" Meltdown: How Childrens Books Cure the Quitting Habit
Jul 20, 2026
The "I Can't!" Meltdown: How Childrens Books Cure the Quitting Habit
Your child is trying to build a Lego set, zip their coat, or draw a straight line. The second they encounte...
End Morning Meltdowns: The Picture Books That Fix Pre-K Chaos
Jul 20, 2026
End Morning Meltdowns: The Picture Books That Fix Pre-K Chaos
It is 7:15 AM. You have to leave for school in ten minutes, and your child is lying on the floor screaming ...