Is this like a bath time social story?

Yes, it follows the same idea as a bath time social story: one familiar moment, told simply and calmly. 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 play it before bath time.

Does the story end with my child happily getting their hair washed?

Not necessarily. Your child tells a grown-up which part feels uncomfortable, and together they agree a gentler plan, like a dry washcloth over the eyes. It’s fine to pause or stop. The story values speaking up as much as getting it done.

When should we listen to it?

Earlier in the day or well before the bath usually works best, when nobody is wet or rushed. Afterwards, the talk about it questions on the page can help your child say which part of hair washing feels hard for them.

Hair washing story for toddlers, 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 part of the plan, such as holding a dry washcloth over their eyes or pouring the water themselves. It’s fine to pause or stop; the story values speaking up as much as getting it done.

Talk about the story together

Which part of hair washing felt hard for the character?
What did the character and the grown-up decide to do?
Is there something that might make hair washing feel better for you?

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.

When your toddler hates hair washing

Water running over the face, soap near the eyes, tipping the head back: hair washing asks a lot of a small child. When your toddler hates hair washing, the discomfort is real, and rushing through it usually makes the next bath harder. What helps is letting your child say what bothers them and making a plan together. That is why parents often look for a bath time story or a bath time social story that shows a child speaking up and being heard.

Questions parents ask

Is this like a bath time social story?: Yes, it follows the same idea as a bath time social story: one familiar moment, told simply and calmly. 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 play it before bath time.
Does the story end with my child happily getting their hair washed?: Not necessarily. Your child tells a grown-up which part feels uncomfortable, and together they agree a gentler plan, like a dry washcloth over the eyes. It’s fine to pause or stop. The story values speaking up as much as getting it done.
When should we listen to it?: Earlier in the day or well before the bath usually works best, when nobody is wet or rushed. Afterwards, the talk about it questions on the page can help your child say which part of hair washing feels hard for them.

A hair washing story for toddlers, starring your child

When your toddler hates hair washing

Questions parents ask