Stoic Kids: Big Feelings Edition is the warm, story-based guide that helps children ages 6-12 understand their biggest emotions, pause before reacting, and respond with more patience, confidence, and self-control.
The second book in the Stoic Kids series - Loved by parents, educators, and counselors - Big Feelings Edition focuses exclusively on the emotions children struggle with most: anger, anxiety, frustration, worry, embarrassment, and self-doubt. Through 44 original short stories, each built on a timeless Stoic principle, children discover that while they cannot always control what happens around them, they can always learn to guide their thoughts, choices, and reactions.
Your child will learn how to: Recognize the signs of anger before it erupts - and choose a calmer responseFace anxiety and worry with steadiness instead of shutting downBuild real self-control in everyday moments at home and at schoolBounce back from mistakes with confidence and resilienceFocus energy on what they can actually controlGrow stronger in patience, gratitude, and emotional intelligence
Each story is short enough to read in under five minutes, yet meaningful enough to spark real conversations. No abstract philosophy - just practical Stoic wisdom made simple, warm, and immediately useful for children navigating big feelings in daily life.
If you want to help your child face big feelings with greater wisdom, steadiness, and confidence - one story at a time - Stoic Kids: Big Feelings Edition belongs on your bookshelf.
For every parent and educator who wants to equip the next generation with the tools to handle anger, anxiety, and every big feeling that comes their way - Starting Today .