If your preschooler has ever struggled with transitions, big feelings, or new experiences… you’re not alone. Custom social stories have been a truly helpful tool in our home, and we’d love to share why they might be just what your little one needs, too.

Young children feel safest when they know what to expect. Custom social stories gently walk them through those big “what if” moments that come with starting something new, like preschool.

As adults, we like to know how our day is going to go… and our kids are no different. Preschool is a big milestone, it may be the first time they’re away from home all day, in a brand-new place, surrounded by unfamiliar faces. That’s a lot for a little heart.

Custom stories help us prepare them the best we can, so they feel secure, empowered, and ready to step into this next chapter. When a child feels confident and grounded, they’re more free to make friends, explore, and enjoy this new adventure.

A custom social story is like handing them a gentle script that says, “Here’s what’s coming, and here’s how we do this together.”

These stories create space for emotions in a safe, cozy way, helping your child feel seen and supported. And when the story includes their name, photos of themselves, their new classroom, and even their teacher’s face, it becomes deeply personal. Your child can truly picture themselves handling new situations with calm and confidence.

That connection? It makes all the difference.

These aren’t just sweet keepsakes, they’re meaningful tools designed to help your child feel safe, confident, and ready for preschool. They soften what can feel like a big leap into something your child can understand and grow from, with heart, with peace, and with a story that’s all their own.

To begin creating your own social story for your preschooler, get started here!

Talk soon,
Lucy