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🌬️ Calming down

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “How do you take a deep breath?” or explore the complete set together.

What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Questions in this set

How do you take a deep breath?
What are deep breaths and how do they help?
What can you hug to feel better?
Why does a hug help you feel better?
How do you count slowly to calm down?
What is a safe place and why does it help to have one?
Where is your cosy, quiet spot?
Why do you sometimes feel better after crying?

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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How do you take a deep breath? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

How do you take a deep breath?

Fill your belly with air like a balloon, then let it out slowly. It helps your body feel calm.

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Talk about itHow does your belly feel when you breathe in?

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Did you know?You breathe in and out thousands of times every single day.

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Try itTake one slow, deep breath in, then blow it out like you are blowing a bubble.

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Still curious?What can you hug to feel better?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What are deep breaths and how do they help? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What are deep breaths and how do they help?

A deep breath means slowly filling your tummy with air, holding it a little, then slowly letting it out. That tells your body to calm down.

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Talk about itWhen could you try deep breaths today?

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Did you know?Smelling a flower and blowing out a candle help you practise slow breathing.

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Try itBreathe in for four counts, hold for four, breathe out for four.

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Still curious?Why does hugging someone help you feel better?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What can you hug to feel better? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What can you hug to feel better?

A soft toy, a pillow, or someone you love can all help you feel calm when you hug them.

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Talk about itWhat do you like to hug when you feel upset?

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Did you know?A tight hug can make your whole body feel warm and safe.

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Try itGive your favourite soft toy a big hug right now.

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Still curious?How do you count slowly to calm down?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why does a hug help you feel better? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why does a hug help you feel better?

A warm hug tells your body that you are safe and loved. That is why hugging someone you love can make a hard moment feel a little easier.

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Talk about itWho gives you hugs that make you feel better right away?

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Did you know?Even hugging a soft stuffed toy can help calm you down.

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Try itNext time you feel sad or worried, ask for a hug.

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Still curious?What is a safe place and why does it help to have one?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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How do you count slowly to calm down? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

How do you count slowly to calm down?

Count one, two, three, four, five, nice and slow. It gives your body a little time to feel calm again.

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Talk about itCan you count to five with me, nice and slow?

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Did you know?Counting slowly gives your body a moment to catch up with your feelings.

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Try itCount to five slowly on your fingers right now.

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Still curious?Where is your cosy spot?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What is a safe place and why does it help to have one? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

What is a safe place and why does it help to have one?

A safe place is anywhere that helps you feel calm, like a cosy corner of your room or your favourite chair. When big feelings feel like too much, you can go there for a moment.

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Talk about itWhat would your safe place look like?

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Did you know?Some kids build a little nest out of pillows and blankets as their safe place.

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Try itPick or build your own safe place at home.

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Still curious?Why does crying sometimes make you feel better afterward?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Where is your cosy, quiet spot? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Where is your cosy, quiet spot?

A cosy spot is a quiet place where you can sit with a blanket or a soft toy until you feel calm.

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Talk about itWhere is your favourite quiet spot at home?

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Did you know?Even grown-ups like a cosy quiet spot when they need a little rest.

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Try itFind a cosy spot right now and sit there for a moment.

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Still curious?How do you take a deep breath?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Why do you sometimes feel better after crying? Revealexpand_more Flip to revealautorenew

Why do you sometimes feel better after crying?

Crying lets out a big feeling that built up inside. Once the crying stops, your body relaxes, so you often feel calmer.

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Talk about itWhat helps you feel better after crying?

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Did you know?A warm hug after crying helps you feel comforted.

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Try itNext time you cry, notice how you feel afterward.

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Still curious?How do you make a new friend?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Gentle stories where your child is the hero and Growy the friend.

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Answers are simplified for young children and checked against child-friendly science references.

🌬️ Calming down

What this set covers

Questions in this set

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When the questions run out, a story

Growy and the Stars

Growy and the Magic Bridge

Growy and the Cloud Full of Feelings

Growy and the Bouncing Word

Growy and the Poorly Day

Growy and the Brave Knee

Growy and the Big Blue Pool

Growy and the Backwards Shoes

Growy and the Toy Parade

Growy and the Wobbly Wheels

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