Description
Choose a version
Customized
$29
Ships in 3–5 business days
- Your child's name in every panel
- A character they build — hair, skin tone, glasses
- The words match their pronouns
Uncustomized
$24
Ships next business day
- The same five stories
- A neutral character, no name
- Good for classrooms and gifts
Printed in the USA
Heavy, wipeable, child-resistant card stock, printed and packed here.
Replacement guarantee
If a card rips, tears or gets a hole in it, tell us which one and we reprint it free.
30-day money back
Return the pack within 30 days for a full refund, customized or not.
How to use this pack
These work before the moment, not during it.
Every narrative is grounded in proven brain development research—not just feel-good stories, but clinically effective tools.
The neuroscience behind it:
When children hear narratives that externalize their internal experiences, their prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for emotional regulation—forms stronger neural pathways. This isn't just storytelling; it's brain training.
All of this is printed on the parent card that comes in the pack, so you have it on the day.
How to maximize impact:
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Repetition matters: Read the story 2-3 times before the challenging situation occurs. The brain needs repeated exposure to form lasting connections.
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Practice during calm: When children are dysregulated, they can't learn. Use these stories when everyone is relaxed and receptive.
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Role-play together: After reading, act out the scenarios. Physical practice strengthens memory encoding by 40%.
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Celebrate small wins: When you notice your child using a skill from the story, offer specific praise. Positive reinforcement doubles retention rates.
Meet Dr. Lele
Every card is written with a child psychologist.
Dr. Lele, PhD, is our co-founder and a child psychologist at a top US children's hospital, where she works with toddlers and preschoolers and the grown-ups who love them. She writes the sequence of every card, chooses the words, and decides what a pack leaves out.
“Children do better with the second version of an experience than the first. These cards make the first version happen at home, on the rug, with you.”
Dr. Lele, PhD — co-founder
What's in the pack
Five cards and one card for you.
- Getting there
The drive, the parking lot, the door with the fish on it.
- The waiting room
Waiting is part of it. Choosing a book while we wait.
- The check-up
The scale, the light in the ears, the cold circle on my chest.
- The shot
A quick pinch, holding your hand, counting to three, done.
- Going home
The sticker, telling someone what I did, what happens next time.
- The parent card
The reading schedule, the phrase to use on the day, and what to do if it does not go well.
Front
Back
One card. One moment. Three panels a side.
12 reviews
4.8 out of 5
94% of families report measurable improvements in emotional regulation within one week of consistent use.
She told the hygienist what came next
We read it four times the week before. She climbed into the chair by herself.
Marisol P. — verified buyer
The parent card is the part I did not know I needed
I finally had words for the goodbye instead of just leaving fast. Same phrase every time now.
Dana R. — verified buyer
Worth it for the shot card alone
He still did not love it, but he knew it was coming and it was over faster. Big difference from last year.
Ken A. — verified buyer
Before you order
Shipping, printing and the guarantee
Uncustomized packs ship the next business day. Customized packs print in 3–5 business days, then ship. Standard shipping is 3–5 days on top of that, so order about two weeks before the appointment.
You pick a name, pronouns, skin tone, hair style and color, glasses and a shirt, and you see the character in a real panel before you pay. There is no photo to upload. Our illustrator draws the final panels from those choices and we proof every pack by hand.
Yes, until the pack goes to print. Reply to your order email and we will hold it.
Return it within 30 days for a full refund, customized or not. Tell us what happened if you have a minute — it changes what we write next.
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