Is this like an anger social story?

Yes, it follows the same idea as an anger social story or one of the many books about anger for kids. The difference is that your child is the main character, with their name and a grown-up of your choice, and it comes narrated, so you can listen together on a calm day.

Will it stop my child’s tantrums?

No single story will. Anger will come back, and that is okay. The story gives your child words for the feeling and a few safe choices, like stomping their feet or squeezing a pillow, which you can come back to together next time.

Does the story tell my child off for being angry?

No. Nobody calls your child naughty, there is no time-out or punishment, and no forced apology. The story shows that the feeling is okay and that there are safe ways to let it out, with a grown-up close by.

Anger story for kids, starring your child

Create a story

Your child’s name

A grown-up who helps (optional)

Any extra details to add?

Anything to avoid? (optional)

Optional — leave out monsters, getting lost, separation, loud surprises, or anything they don't want tonight.

The story is written and narrated in :

Narrator voice:

Every everyday challenge story is about 3 minutes long.

Who's listening?

The small step in this story

Your child chooses one safe response, such as stomping their feet or squeezing a pillow tight. Anger may still come back; the story shows that the feeling is okay and there are safe ways to let it out.

Talk about the story together

Where did the character feel the anger in their body?
What safe thing did they choose to do?
What helps you when you feel angry?

Your child can answer, point to a picture, or simply listen. There is no correct answer.

They are designed for everyday conversations and practice. They do not promise that one story will change a habit or make a worry disappear.

Coping with toddler anger and tantrums

Anger arrives fast in small children: a tower knocked over, a turn that ends too soon, a “no” that feels unfair. Toddler anger and tantrums are a normal part of growing up, but they are hard to live through, for the child and for you. What helps is calm company and simple, safe things to do with the feeling. That is why many parents look for books about anger for kids or an anger social story that shows a child feeling angry and staying safe.

Questions parents ask

Is this like an anger social story?: Yes, it follows the same idea as an anger social story or one of the many books about anger for kids. The difference is that your child is the main character, with their name and a grown-up of your choice, and it comes narrated, so you can listen together on a calm day.
Will it stop my child’s tantrums?: No single story will. Anger will come back, and that is okay. The story gives your child words for the feeling and a few safe choices, like stomping their feet or squeezing a pillow, which you can come back to together next time.
Does the story tell my child off for being angry?: No. Nobody calls your child naughty, there is no time-out or punishment, and no forced apology. The story shows that the feeling is okay and that there are safe ways to let it out, with a grown-up close by.

An anger story for kids, starring your child

Coping with toddler anger and tantrums

Questions parents ask