My Calm Space: Interactive Emotional Toolbox for Kids
Welcome to your Calm Space!
Feeling a bit overwhelmed, grumpy, or scared? You are in the right place. This interactive guide is designed to help you navigate big feelings and find your way back to calm.
How it works:
Pick your feeling (How does your heart feel right now?)
Choose your superpower (Do you want to breathe, move, or create?)
Try the activity and feel the magic happen!
Quick Tips for Success (note to parents):
Model the behavior: Use the "Calm Space" yourself when you feel stressed. Let them see you picking a strategy!
Validate first: Before starting, say: "I see that you're feeling [Emotion]. It’s okay to feel that way. Let’s go find a tool to help your body feel better."
No pressure: If a child doesn't want to do a specific exercise, let them click around until they find one that "clicks" for them.
Ready to start? Click on a feeling below.
Trouble seeing the cards? Click here to open the full-screen version.
A Note for Parents & Caregivers: Why these tools might work (results vary, there is no one size fits all solution).
Pro-Tip: You don't have to wait for a meltdown to use this space! Practicing these exercises when your child is already calm helps build "muscle memory," so they know exactly what to do when things get tough.
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Controlled breathing tricks the brain into feeling safe. It physically slows down the heart rate and moves the body from "Fight or Flight" mode back into "Rest and Digest" mode.
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Physical movement releases built-up cortisol (the stress hormone). Jumping, pushing, or stretching provides "heavy work" for the muscles, which helps ground a child who feels restless or explosive.
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Creative activities and affirmations re-engage the "thinking brain." By focusing on a specific task—like drawing a safe space or coloring—the child shifts from emotional reaction to logical focus.
Disclaimer: Educational Purpose Only The "My Calm Space" toolbox is an educational resource designed to support emotional well-being and self-regulation. It is provided for informational and wellness purposes only.
Not Medical Advice: This tool is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not intended to treat clinical anxiety, depression, or other mental health disorders.
Supervision: We recommend that parents or caregivers explore these activities alongside their children to ensure they are practiced safely and comfortably.
Seek Professional Help: If you have concerns about your child’s mental health, or if emotional outbursts become frequent, intense, or unmanageable, please consult a qualified healthcare professional, pediatrician, or child psychologist.
Emergency: In the event of a mental health emergency or if there is a risk of harm, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.