Most kids are told to “calm down”
without being shown HOW
7 Big Feelings. 7 Real Tools.
Each chapter teaches kids to name, understand, and manage a different emotion
Anxiety
Butterflies in your tummy
Worry
Brain playing scary movies
Sadness
A heavy backpack of feelings
Nervousness
Buzzy bees inside
Frustration
A volcano about to pop
Embarrassment
A spotlight on you
Rejection
An ouch that stings
How It Works
Read the Story
Follow characters through relatable scenarios that mirror real feelings kids face every day.
Learn the Science
Discover how The Alarm (amygdala) and The Smart Leader (prefrontal cortex) work together in your brain.
Practice the Tool
Use simple, science-backed techniques like deep breathing, grounding, and reframing to manage big feelings.
Built for Schools
Give your students the tools to understand and manage their emotions with a curriculum that's playful, practical, and grounded in neuroscience.
- ✓Aligned with CASEL SEL competencies
- ✓Ready-to-use classroom activities
- ✓Progress tracking for each student
- ✓Professional development resources
- ✓Parent take-home materials
- ✓Evidence-based brain science approach
What People Are Saying
“My daughter finally has words for her big feelings. This book changed our bedtime conversations.”
— Sarah M., Parent
About the Author
Robert Briana, RN
A registered nurse, author, and single dad who learned that helping kids understand their brains is the first step to helping them manage their emotions. The Emotional Toolkit combines real neuroscience with playful storytelling to give kids the tools adults wish they'd had.
“Single dad. Nurse. Still learning too.”