A print-and-cut family card deck
When feelings run high, start with one calm, useful next step.
Big Feelings & Repair Cards offers 64 practical prompts for noticing, settling, reconnecting, and trying again. Each set is written for ages 3–5, 6–8, 9–12, or 13–15.
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A cue, not a script
Name what is happening. Keep the next step small.
The cards use observable, respectful language. They help families find footing in a hard moment without treating a child as a problem to solve.
Notice
16 age-banded prompts for naming what is observable, including body clues, needs, and the moment in front of you.
Settle
16 practical prompts for making the next minute more manageable with space, breath, movement, water, or fewer words.
Reconnect
16 gentle invitations to restore contact without forcing a conversation, apology, hug, or immediate agreement.
Repair / Try Again
16 clear next-step prompts for cleanup, boundaries, kinder words, and a respectful restart.
One deck, four age bands
The words grow with the child—not just the font size.
Use the set that fits the person and moment. Younger children get concrete words and close adult support; teens get direct, collaborative language and room for privacy.
- Ages 3–5 · concrete words, one action at a time
- Ages 6–8 · visible options and growing participation
- Ages 9–12 · practical reflection and shared problem-solving
- Ages 13–15 · direct language, autonomy, and respectful repair
Choose, print, cut, return when needed.
The PDF includes a chooser guide, a simple setup page, every age-banded card set, a small reflection page, and clear source and safety notes.
Every card and card page is age-labeled and made for easy home printing at actual size.
Made for real family moments
A repair can begin with one workable prompt.
Adapt the words, choose together, or pass. This educational family tool is not therapy, diagnosis, behavior treatment, medical advice, crisis support, or a guaranteed outcome.
Print-ready digital download
Try the age band that fits this moment.
Keep a few cards where hard moments tend to happen: the kitchen, car, backpack zone, bedroom, or a shared family reset spot.
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