About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their toddler's big feelings lead to overwhelming tantrums and outbursts. Written by a child psychologist, this practical board book normalizes emotions like anger and frustration, explaining in simple terms why they happen. It then offers a toolkit of tangible, age-appropriate calming strategies, such as belly breathing, asking for a hug, or using a 'Calm-Down Kit'. The positive language and diverse illustrations empower toddlers to understand and manage their emotions, making it an essential guide for building early self-regulation skills.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
N/A. The book's approach is entirely secular and skill-based, focusing on universal emotional regulation without touching on sensitive family or identity topics.
Ideal Reader
A 2-4 year old who is in the thick of tantrum season. This child physically expresses their frustration through hitting, screaming, or throwing, and lacks the vocabulary to articulate their needs. It is also for their parent, who is seeking a script and a shared tool to navigate these moments constructively.
Parent Prep
The book can be read cold, but it's most effective if the parent is prepared to engage with the concepts. A parent should preview the strategies and consider creating a 'Calm-Down Kit' as suggested in the book. This makes the concept tangible and immediately usable after reading. The parent has just dealt with a public meltdown or is feeling worn down by daily power struggles and emotional outbursts at home. They feel helpless and are actively looking for practical strategies to teach their child emotional regulation.
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