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My Secret Playbook
$43.24
"My 7 year old absolutely loves the stories. The content is already helping her navigate a tricky friendship at school and I can visibly see that she feels more confident and empowered." — Glen · Verified by Shop
⭐ 38,000+ Copies Sold · Ages 6–12 · 5 Minutes a Night
Stories That Help Kids Handle Real Life
Short, funny, relatable stories for ages 6–12 about friendships, mistakes, confidence, and the everyday moments of growing up. A great bedtime read for any kid, and especially helpful if yours is the one who says "I can't" or waits at the edge of the group.
✔️ 90 short stories kids actually want to read (50 in Book 1, 40 in Book 2)
✔️ Every story ends with a "Try This" they can use the next day
✔️ Word-for-word parent scripts for when they come home upset
✔️ About 5 minutes a night, read together or on their own
"This is already helping my daughter. She loves reading a few each night." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KEM
You've Watched It Happen
They come home quiet. They crumple the drawing after one mistake. They stand at the edge of the group and wait for someone to notice them. The birthday party they weren't invited to. The lunch table they sat at alone.
And the voice in their head starts filling in the blanks:
"I can't."
"Nobody really likes me."
"It's easier to be alone."
Here's what most of us were never told: confidence and friendship skills are learned. Kids aren't born knowing how to handle a mistake or walk up to a group. Like reading, these skills get easier with practice. Most kids just never get taught them directly.
Two Books. Both Halves of the Problem.
Book 1 · The voice inside
My Secret Playbook: Life Skills
279 pages · 50 stories
For the mistakes, the embarrassment, and the "what if I mess this up?" moments. Helps kids notice negative self-talk and practice a kinder, more useful way to talk to themselves.
Book 2 · The words out loud
My Secret Playbook: Social Superpowers
40 stories
For making friends, joining in, handling mean comments, working through conflict, and keeping friendships strong. Gives kids real words to try in the moments that feel hardest.
Book 1 works on what they tell themselves. Book 2 works on the words, strategies and tools to connect and thrive socially. Most kids who struggle with one are dealing with a bit of both.
Why Stories Work When Pep Talks Don't
Telling a kid to "just be confident" doesn't teach them anything.
Stories are different. Your child sees a character in a moment that feels like theirs, watches them figure it out, and gets something to try in their own life. Each story:
- Puts a kid in a real situation (school, friends, mistakes, the new kid at the lunch table)
- Shows the thinking behind the moment
- Introduces a simple, different way to respond
- Ends with a "Try This" they can use right away
Many parents tell us their kids start using phrases from the stories on their own, without being reminded.
Choose How You Want to Start
Pick your option at the top of the page.
📗 Book 1 Only: Life Skills
A good fit if the biggest struggle right now is self-talk, mistakes, or giving up fast.
📚 Both Books
Life Skills + Social Superpowers. For when you're seeing the "I can't" and the friendship struggles.
⭐ Most complete
🧩 The Full System
Both printed books, plus everything to put it into action: the 30-Day Confidence System, the Thrive Socially System, the parent guides, and the Joining In Cheat Sheet.
Everything in the Full System
Most parenting books leave you on your own. This comes with the guides built for you, so when your kid comes home with a hard moment, you're not guessing.
📚 Both Printed Books
My Secret Playbook: Life Skills (50 stories) and Social Superpowers (40 stories), shipped to your door. 3 Months worth of stories.
📅 The 30-Day Confidence System
Quick daily activities that help kids notice negative thoughts, reframe them, and practice stronger self-talk, one day at a time. Includes:
- Confidence System Parent Guide (simple responses for coaching tough moments instead of rescuing or dismissing)
- Printable journal pages
- 3 bonus confidence stories
- Reflection and growth check-in
🤝 The Thrive Socially System
The parent side of Social Superpowers. Includes:
- Help Your Child Thrive Socially Parent's Playbook (28 pages): conversation starters and follow-up questions for every theme in the book, each with a "Science Behind This" callout
- What to Say When… (43 pages): word-for-word scripts for the 20 most common moments kids bring home, from "they wouldn't let me play with them" to "I don't have any friends"
- The Joining In Cheat Sheet (6 pages): the words and strategies for walking up to a group that's already playing and asking to join. For the shy kid, the hesitant kid, and the one who freezes at the edge.
📩 The digital pieces arrive by email right after checkout, so you can start tonight while the books ship.
😔 Before
- Stuck on "I can't" after one mistake
- Standing on the edge of the group
- Replaying one mean comment all night
- You, lying awake wondering what to say
😊 With the Playbook
- A phrase to try when that inner voice gets loud
- A way to walk up and ask to join
- Something to say back, instead of replaying it
- You, with a script and a shared language to work from
Its no about giving your child a personality transplant. It's about giving your child the tools and mindset to believe in themselves and to never let fear or rejection stop them from living their best life.
What Parents Are Saying
"My almost tween really likes the stories on how to manage school issues or sibling issues. I count this book as a win. Happy Purchase."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ash B. · Life Skills
"What a great resource to deal with big emotions. I got them for my 8 YO son who is a big emotion, strong willed kid. I love the reinforcement of self confidence and character building. It's also nice hearing it from another voice instead of mine."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Christian W. · 30-Day Confidence System
"This is already helping my daughter. She loves reading a few each night."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KEM · Life Skills
✅ Made For Kids Who…
✔️ Get stuck in negative self-talk or fall apart after mistakes
✔️ Want friends but don't know how to start
✔️ Get quiet or overwhelmed in groups
✔️ Can't shake a mean comment
✔️ Are kind, sensitive, thoughtful, or easily discouraged
Also great for outgoing kids who struggle to keep friendships or handle conflict.
What this isn't: therapy, or a quick fix. If your child is dealing with ongoing anxiety, bullying, or anything that worries you, please reach out to your doctor, school counsellor, or a licensed professional. These books work well alongside that support.
Questions Parents Ask
What ages is this for?
It's designed for ages 6–12. Younger kids usually read along with a parent. Older kids often read on their own.
How much time does it take?
Most families read one story a night in under 5 minutes. The 30-Day Confidence System adds a quick daily activity.
Is this a workbook?
The books aren't. They're stories, not homework. The 30-Day System includes short printable pages if you want more structure.
Will this fix my child's confidence?
No book can promise that, and we won't pretend to. Every child is different. What you get is a simple nightly habit, shared language you can use together, and the words to reach for when a hard moment comes up.
When do I get the digital pieces?
Right after checkout. Your download link is emailed to you as PDF files. If you don't see it within a few minutes, check your junk folder.
Start tonight. One story. Five minutes.
Small nightly moments add up. Choose your option above and give your child a few new words to try tomorrow.
*Because digital products are delivered instantly and printed books are made to order, all sales are final. If your book arrives damaged, contact us and we'll replace it.
These books and resources are for educational and informational purposes only. They are not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, and they are not a substitute for professional care. We are not licensed therapists or psychologists. Individual experiences vary.