Preschoolers thrive on knowing what’s coming next. Don’t we all?

As an adult, if I have a general idea of my day, what’s expected, where I need to be, I feel calmer. I can manage my time and emotions with a little more ease. It just feels grounding to have a rhythm.

So imagine how much more settled kids would feel during big life changes if they had a gentle heads-up, a little roadmap for what’s coming.

Kids love repetition. They love clear expectations. These things help them feel safe, capable, and in control.

That’s why social stories can be such a game changer. They give your child a kind, visual way to understand what’s happening, especially in new or tricky situations. It’s like giving them a little “script” for life.

And when it’s a custom story? With their name, their new teacher, their bedtime routine, their little world reflected back to them? That’s where the magic really happens.

• It helps them process big emotions in small, bite-sized ways.
• They see themselves in the story, doing the thing, feeling brave, and getting through it.
• It gives them tools for change, instead of sending them into meltdown mode.
• It becomes part of your daily rhythm, like brushing teeth or bedtime books.

These stories aren’t just adorable (though they totally are). And they’re instant! They’re practical, calming parenting tools that help bring peace to the chaos, and make your child feel seen, understood, and ready for whatever comes next.

Talk soon,
Lucy