Is this like a loud noises social story?

Yes, it has the same aim as a loud noises social story: showing a child what to do when a sound feels too big. Here your child is the main character, with their name and a grown-up who helps, such as Mom or Grandpa, and the story comes narrated, so you can listen together.

Does the story try to get my child used to the noise?

No. Getting used to the sound isn’t the goal. Your child notices a sound is too much, says or shows it, and the grown-up helps, for example with ear defenders or a quieter spot. Wearing ear defenders or leaving counts as a happy ending in this story.

What is the small step?

Your child tries one way to speak up, such as covering their ears, saying “Too loud!” or asking to step outside. After listening, you could agree on a hand signal together and use the questions on this page to talk about which sounds feel too loud.

Story about loud noises 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 tries one way to say or show it, such as covering their ears, saying “Too loud!” or asking to step outside. Wearing ear defenders or leaving is a fine ending; the step is speaking up.

Talk about the story together

What sound felt too loud in the story?
How did the character show it was too much?
What could you say or do when something feels too loud?

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.

Is your toddler scared of loud noises?

Hand dryers, blenders, sirens and birthday parties can feel far too loud for a small child. A toddler scared of loud noises might cover their ears, cry or try to run, and being told “it’s only loud, you’ll be fine” doesn’t make the sound any quieter. What helps is having a way to say it’s too much and a grown-up who responds. That is why some parents use a loud noises social story: it shows a child what they can say or do when a sound is too big.

Questions parents ask

Is this like a loud noises social story?: Yes, it has the same aim as a loud noises social story: showing a child what to do when a sound feels too big. Here your child is the main character, with their name and a grown-up who helps, such as Mom or Grandpa, and the story comes narrated, so you can listen together.
Does the story try to get my child used to the noise?: No. Getting used to the sound isn’t the goal. Your child notices a sound is too much, says or shows it, and the grown-up helps, for example with ear defenders or a quieter spot. Wearing ear defenders or leaving counts as a happy ending in this story.
What is the small step?: Your child tries one way to speak up, such as covering their ears, saying “Too loud!” or asking to step outside. After listening, you could agree on a hand signal together and use the questions on this page to talk about which sounds feel too loud.

A story about loud noises for kids, starring your child

Is your toddler scared of loud noises?

Questions parents ask