THE LIFE INGREDIENTS SHORT STORY BUNDLE
Nurture your child's inner world one story at a time.
A calming collection of short, beautifully narrated stories designed to help children reset, reflect, and reconnect with themselves — any time of day
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 — and so do I.
— 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. It’s a small thing that makes a huge difference in the flow of our day.
— Mr. Alex, Primary Teacher, New Zealand
My daughter asks for her favorite story when she’s had a hard day at school. It’s become our little ritual — like a calm reset button. I love that she’s learning to reach for comfort in such a healthy way.
— Jessie, mom of two
What Happens When Kids Don’t Have Tools to Reset?
😵💫 Big feelings that feel overwhelming
— and no tools to name or regulate them
💥 Impulsive reactions that turn into tantrums, shutdowns, or meltdowns
❌ Misunderstood social cues that lead to conflict or isolation
📚 Focus and learning — because emotional overwhelm blocks the brain’s ability to take in new information
😔 Low self-confidence in handling mistakes or making decisions
🧍 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 —
even during tough
moments like after school or bedtime
Build a deeper sense
of gratitude,
empathy,
and inner calm
Your Daily Reset Ritual
— All in One Beautiful Collection
You’re already giving your child the tools for emotional growth — now add a calming companion to your daily routine.
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 — and so do I.
— 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. It’s a small thing that makes a huge difference in the flow of our day.
— Mr. Alex, Primary Teacher, New Zealand
My daughter asks for her favorite story when she’s had a hard day at school. It’s become our little ritual — like a calm reset button. I love that she’s learning to reach for comfort in such a healthy way.
— Jessie, mom of two
About Deb “Shanti” 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.
Every story is rooted in emotional intelligence and written to help kids feel seen, safe, and supported — no matter what kind of day they’ve had.
