Try A Sample From Our Stories... Meet Miles, the young scuba diver who trusts his inner compass.
In this ocean adventure, Miles senses something isnât right beneath the waves⌠He discovers the power of listening to his own Good Powerful Systemâhis GPS. Itâs a whale of a tale that helps kids (and their grown-ups) understand that our guidance is always there, nudging us in the right direction.
Dive into this chapter, feel the magic, and see why families and educators love the full collection of The 8 Life Stories.
One story is wonderful, all 8 stories are life-changing.
What Happens When Kids Donât Have Tools to Reset?
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Big feelings that feel overwhelming and no tools to name or regulate them.
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Impulsive reactions that turn into tantrums, shutdowns, or meltdowns.
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Misunderstood social cues that lead to conflict or isolation.
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Focus and learning â because emotional overwhelm blocks the brainâs ability to take in new information.
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Low self-confidence in handling mistakes or making decisions.
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Difficulty building friendships or working in groups.
When Kids Feel Seen and Soothed, Everything Flows Better
Feel soothed and grounded through storytelling, breath, and imagination.
Reset emotions gently â even during tough moments like after school or bedtime.
Build a deeper sense of gratitude, empathy, and inner calm.
Trusted by families using the Life Ingredients Library worldwide to create mindful, meaningful rhythms at home and in the classroom.
These stories have completely changed our bedtime routine. Instead of battles, we now snuggle up and listen together. My son falls asleep feeling calm and connected â and so do I.
â Amira, Parent of a 6-year-old
I use the stories during transition times in my classroom. They give my students a moment to pause, reset, and reconnect with themselves. Itâs a small thing that makes a huge difference in the flow of our day.
â Mr. Alex, Primary Teacher, New Zealand
My daughter asks for her favorite story when sheâs had a hard day at school. Itâs become our little practice â like a calm reset button. I love that sheâs learning to reach for comfort in such a healthy way.
â Jessie, Mom of two
Your Daily Reset PracticeÂ
â All in One Beautiful Collection
Youâre already giving your child the tools for emotional growth â now add a calming companion to your daily routine.
About Deb âShantiâ Kelly
Deb is a Grandma on a Mission to help the next generation feel seen, safe, and supported.
Created by an educator and emotional wellness advocate, this collection was designed with both science and soul.Â
Every story is rooted in emotional intelligence and written to help kids feel seen, safe, and supported â no matter what kind of day theyâve had.
Learn more about Shanti
Ready to bring more calm into your childâs day â in just a few minutes?
Time spent with your child is priceless. Enjoy a gentle & accessible emotional reset tool and help your child grow calm, connected, and resilient â one story at a time.
