For parents
The parent library
Short, practical guides for parents of children aged 3 to 8. Each one gives you something to try today, the words to say, and a Whyia book to read together.
Big feelings
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How to Set Up a Calm-Down Corner at HomeA small cozy spot where big feelings can land. What to put in a calm-down corner, how to introduce it, and why it is not a time-out.Read together: An Anger Adventure - Child Anger Management: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Managing Explosive BehaviorLearn how to recognize anger triggers in children, understand the causes of explosive behavior, and discover effective strategies to help your child develop healthy anger management skills. Expert guidance for parents.Read together: An Anger Adventure
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Understanding and Managing Child Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Overcome FearsLearn how to recognize anxiety in children, understand its causes, and discover proven strategies to help your child build confidence and emotional resilienceRead together: Anxiety -
Understanding Child Sadness: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Sad and Depressed ChildrenLearn how to recognize the difference between normal sadness and depression in children, discover effective ways to help sad children cope, and find resources for supporting your child's emotional wellbeing.Read together: Sadness - Tantrum or Meltdown? How to Tell the Difference and What to DoA tantrum is a demand, a meltdown is an overload. Learn to tell them apart in seconds and respond in the way that actually helps your child calm down.Read together: An Anger Adventure
Friends and conflicts
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How to Help Kids Solve Fights With FriendsBe a coach, not a judge. A four-step way to help young children cool down, listen to each other and make peace, plus a sweet trick from the sloths.Read together: Quarrel -
When Your Child Is Teased: What to Say and What to DoDon't tease back, stand tall, say something clever or walk away. How to prepare your child for teasing, and how to tell teasing from bullying.Read together: The Monkey Bar
Safety
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Teaching Children Personal Boundaries: A Parent's Guide to Body Safety and ConsentLearn how to teach children about personal boundaries, body safety, and consent in age-appropriate ways. Essential guidance for parents on empowering kids to protect themselves and respect others.Read together: Personal Boundaries - Hugs, Kisses and "No": Teaching Consent to Little KidsChildren can be loving and still say no to a hug. How to teach consent at home, what to say to grandma, and why a high five is a perfectly good hello.Read together: Personal Boundaries
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What to Do If Your Child Gets Lost: A Simple Family PlanStay in one place, find a safe helper, know your phone number. A family plan your child can remember, and how to practice it before the next trip to the park or mall.Read together: The Lost Boy -
Answering Your Child's Questions About Boys' and Girls' BodiesCalm, short, honest answers with the real words. How to talk about body differences and privacy with children aged 3 to 8, without embarrassment.Read together: Men and Women -
Stranger Safety Without Scaring Your ChildKids can't spot a bad person by looks, but they can spot tricky behavior. Three simple rules, a practice game, and the words to say when someone makes an offer.Read together: The Playground Stranger
Health and body
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Germs and Handwashing, Explained for KidsInvisible germs, a 20-second song and the elbow sneeze. How to explain germs to young children without scaring them, and build handwashing habits that stick.Read together: Being Sick - When Children Are Sick: A Parent's Guide to Staying Home and RecoveryLearn when to keep your child home from school, how to care for sick children, and teach kids about the importance of rest and recovery. Essential guidance for parents navigating childhood illness.Read together: Being Sick
