Real Stories for Real Children

When you don't know what you want


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Sometimes, everything feels like too much and you don't know what you want. In this story, Oscar learns how to take a breath when he doesn't know what he wants. 

Grown-ups: try practicing this at home with your own littles! 

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Tips for Caregivers: 

  • Sometimes children are overwhelmed, and even asking them what they want once they've calmed down can feel like too much. You can read a book near them or play quietly with a toy as a way to continue to help them regulate and calm down. They also may want you to make the choice of what to do until they know what they want, which is also okay! 
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Real Stories for Real ChildrenBy Dr. Genevieve D'Cruz