Words for a Calm Heart: A Story About Slowing Down, Taking Space, and Feeling Safe

Some days feel busy, full of sounds, movement, and excitement, and that can feel like a lot.

This calming story helps children slow down, listen to their bodies, and find the quiet space that’s always waiting inside.

This episode helps toddlers and preschoolers:

• Recognize what “busy” feels like in their body and mind
• Practice slowing down with soft cues that help their body settle
• Learn that it’s okay to take space and rest when they need to
• Build self-regulation and emotional safety through calming affirmations

Whether said out loud or quietly in their hearts, these affirmations help children feel grounded, loved, and safe anytime they need it.

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