Khalid's Big Feelings Adventure: Learning Emotional Regulation

What happens when a little problem turns into a very BIG feeling?Khalid loves playing soccer with his neighborhood friends. But when his brand-new soccer ball suddenly pops, his frustration quickly grows into anger. Before he knows it, Khalid is yelling, throwing the ball, and feeling completely overwhelmed.With help from his dad and a few friends, Khalid discovers that big feelings can show up in different ways, and that everyone has their own way of calming their body and mind. He learns about slow breathing, jumping, pushing, squeezing, and other simple strategies that can help when emotions start to feel too big.Khalid's Big Feelings Adventure gives children a playful, relatable way to explore emotional regulation while learning how to manage big feelings using different calming strategies, and how to describe these feelings. Written by a licensed occupational therapist with a master's degree, this story uses a warm, relationship-centered approach to help children recognize their emotions, understand their body signals, and discover practical ways to work through challenging moments.A parent guide is included with conversation starters and simple ideas for helping children practice emotional regulation skills in everyday life.A heartfelt story for children learning that big feelings don't have to be scary, and that they don't have to face them alone.