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Parent guides for hard conversations
Scripts and practical tips for divorce, bedtime worries, anger, bullying, grief, and school transitions — each guide links to a matching therapeutic story theme and the App Store.
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How to Talk to Kids About Divorce
Age-right language, what to avoid, and a calm script for the first conversation.
Read guide →Helping Kids With Anxiety at Bedtime
A simple wind-down routine, worry scripts, and when bedtime fears need extra support.
Read guide →How to Help Angry Kids
What anger is signaling, co-regulation tips, and language that cools the storm.
Read guide →Talking to Kids About Bullying
How to open the conversation, support without overreacting, and build confidence.
Read guide →Helping Kids Through Grief
Honest language, rituals that help, and how to sit with sadness without rushing it.
Read guide →First Day of School Tips for Parents
Prep the week before, goodbye scripts, and how to handle the walk-in tears.
Read guide →Preparing Kids for a New Sibling
Include them without pressure, handle jealousy, and protect one-on-one time.
Read guide →Helping Kids With Separation Anxiety
Confident goodbyes, practice separations, and when clinginess needs extra help.
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