Calming Strategies Cards

With adult help: 3+
Without adult help: 7+
There is no age limit on calming skills! These cards are great for everyone.
There is a wide range of calming skills in this deck - take cards out to customize it to what works for you and your child

Mindfulness, self awareness, emotional regulation, controlled breathing, yoga, and self soothing skills.

Yes! Calming techniques are a proven way to regulate the nervous system, reduce heart rates, manage stress, and release tension. The calming skills in this deck were specifically chosen by therapists for being easy and effective for kids.

These calming skills can be used individually or as a group. We suggest practicing the calming skills with a child while everyone is already calm a few times to make sure the child is familiar with the skill before asking them to try it independently.

These durable cards can be used for years and teach skills that will last a lifetime!

This deck teaches calming skills through simple instructions and illustrations. As kids become familiar with the calming skills they will be able to use them to self-soothe when feeling angry or overwhelmed.

While every kid and situation is unique, here is what you might expect:
When first using a calming skill, you can feel an immediate difference in how calm you feel. At first, kids will need to be guided through the skills while already calm to effectively learn them.
After a few weeks of practice, the skills will start to feel more natural and kids might be able to use the skill during times of high emotions if prompted.
After a few months, kids may begin to use the calming skills without prompting and before emotions become too overwhelming.
This product is a tool, not a treatment. If your child is experiencing persistent anger please consult a healthcare professional

There are over 50 calming skills and tools included in this deck!