Have you ever seen a child become so overwhelmed by anger, worry, frustration, or sadness that they couldn’t think clearly? Flip Your Lid & Find Your Calm helps children understand why that happens and, more importantly, teaches them what they can do about it.
Inspired by child-friendly neuroscience and emotional intelligence, this beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to a simple way of understanding how their brain works. Through engaging storytelling, colorful illustrations, movement, journaling, and mindful practices, children learn that their emotions are not something to fear—they are something they can understand and manage.
Along the way, children will discover the powerful Four R’s:
Recognize what they’re feeling.
Remember that big feelings are a normal part of being human.
Regulate their body through movement, breathing, and writing.
Respond with kindness, confidence, and thoughtful choices.
Inside this book, children will learn how to:
- Understand why they “flip their lid”
- Calm their body when emotions feel overwhelming
- Build healthy coping skills through movement and journaling
- Practice positive self-talk and affirmations
- Develop resilience and emotional confidence
- Dream about the person they want to become
- Strengthen emotional intelligence one small step at a time
Perfect for children ages 5–10, this book is an excellent resource for:
- Parents and caregivers
- Elementary classrooms
- School counselors
- Therapists
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs
- Homeschool families
- Foster and adoptive families
- Children’s ministries
Because every child deserves to know:
Big feelings happen.Calm is possible.You are strong.You are learning.You are enough.