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My Secret Playbook of Life for Kids
$42.28
"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
Help Your Child Build Confidence and Emotional Strength in Just 5 Minutes a Day
50 short, funny, relatable stories that teach kids ages 6–12 how to handle mistakes, friendships, and negative self-talk, without lectures or pep talks.
279 pages • 50 short stories • Designed for ages 6–12
✔️ Helps kids learn to quiet negative self-talk
✔️ Teaches real-life social and emotional skills kids actually use
✔️ Designed to be read independently or together (perfect for busy parents)
⭐ Purchased by over 25,000+ parents
"This is already helping my daughter. She loves reading a few each night." - KEM
👀Take a Look Inside
See how the stories work, how kids think through real situations, and why these lessons actually stick.
Most Confidence Problems Don’t Start Loud.... They Start Quiet
Kids don’t lose confidence because they’re shy, sensitive, or “bad socially.”
They lose confidence because they don’t yet have the inner tools to handle embarrassment, mistakes, or social uncertainty.
So their inner voice fills in the gaps:
“I can’t.”
“They don’t like me.”
“What if I mess this up?”
Without the right tools, that voice can get louder over time.
This book is designed to help with that early.
Why This Works
Instead of telling kids what to do, this playbook shows them through stories they can see themselves in. Each story includes reflections and simple tools kids can practice right away, so the lessons actually stick.
Each story:
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Puts a child in a real-life situation (school, friends, mistakes, embarrassment)
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Shows the thinking behind the moment
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Introduces a simple way to think about situations differently
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Ends with a “Try This” prompt kids can use immediately
This approach mirrors how kids naturally learn-- through stories, repetition, and reflection, not pressure.
What You’ll Get
✔️ A 279-page book with 50 engaging, easy-to-read stories kids love
✔️ Practical tools for confidence, emotions, and real-life social moments
✔️ Reflection prompts that help kids start to think differently on their own
✔️ Designed for ages 6–12 (works for quieter kids and outgoing ones)
⏱ Most families read one story a day in under 5 minutes.
This Is Perfect for Kids Who…
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Get stuck in negative self-talk
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Struggle after mistakes or embarrassment
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Feel unsure in friendships or group settings
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Are sensitive, thoughtful, or easily discouraged
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Need confidence skills — not motivational speeches
This isn’t a workbook full of writing or a “fix your kid” program. It’s a skill-building tool that works quietly over time.
Why Kids Don’t Roll Their Eyes at This
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Stories are short and relatable (not preachy)
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No lectures or forced conversations
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Kids see themselves in the characters
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Tools feel empowering, not embarrassing
Many parents tell us their kids start using phrases and strategies from the stories on their own without being reminded.
🏆 Ordered by 25,000+ Parents
"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
Start Building a Stronger Inner Voice Today
Small daily moments can shape how your child sees themselves for years.
📘 Instant Digital Access
When you purchase the digital option, you’ll receive instant access to the digital edition of the book in PDF and EPUB formats and the files will also be emailed to you.
What this means for you:
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✅ Start reading immediately after checkout
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✅ Access on any device (phone, tablet, eReader, or computer)
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✅ Read while you wait for your printed copy to arrive
Your digital download link will be delivered right after purchase which includes PDF and EPUB formats. Please check your junk folder if you don't see an email within a few minutes of ordering.
FREE SHIPPING when you order the Digital and Physical together.
*Once purchased, orders cannot be refunded and all sales are final as the product is being delivered instantly or made to order. If your book comes damaged please contact us to have it replaced.
This product is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. We are not licensed therapists or psychologists.
Highly engaging children's book featuring relatable short stories that teach confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Customers said kids ages 6-12 love the stories, with one noting 'every story sounds like something that has happened to me.' Great conversation starter for difficult topics. Some suggest more illustrations would enhance engagement.
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Ok. Honest review. I stumbled across this via instagram and I decided to give it shot. I originally purchased the electronic version before a hard copy was available. It has been SUCH an incredible resource for our family that I ran to buy a hard copy and the second book as well. Our girls are neurodivergent and these books have been, hands down, one of the ABSOLUTE BEST resources for navigating both everyday and tricky social situations. The stories are short and easy to digest, for a wide age-range (our girls range from 5-9 but I can really see older benefitting as well). They’re well thought out, relatable scenarios with actionable steps (listed at the end of each story) to help navigate real-world situations. I kid you not - I’ve already seen a noticeable growth in our girls’ confidence and we haven’t even finished yet. I couldn’t be happier to have stumbled upon such a gem of a resource and I look forward to adding any additional books to our home library. Believe me when I tell you - these are worth their weight in gold for children of ALL neurotypes navigating the complexities of adolescence.
J
Ok. Honest review. I stumbled across this via instagram and I decided to give it shot. I originally purchased the electronic version before a hard copy was available. It has been SUCH an incredible resource for our family that I ran to buy a hard copy and the second book as well. Our girls are neurodivergent and these books have been, hands down, one of the ABSOLUTE BEST resources for navigating both everyday and tricky social situations. The stories are short and easy to digest, for a wide age-range (our girls range from 5-9 but I can really see older benefitting as well). They’re well thought out, relatable scenarios with actionable steps (listed at the end of each story) to help navigate real-world situations. I kid you not - I’ve already seen a noticeable growth in our girls’ confidence and we haven’t even finished yet. I couldn’t be happier to have stumbled upon such a gem of a resource and I look forward to adding any additional books to our home library. Believe me when I tell you - these are worth their weight in gold for children of ALL neurotypes navigating the complexities of adolescence.
H
My 6 year old son loves reading these stories each night! He even has a chat about each story at the end I am so happy I purchased this book!
C
My daughters (7 and 9) request a story every night! I have even seen these refer to certain stories during difficult moments.
M
I love the messaging in these stories. It's all totally relative to my 7 year old. He gets to learn valuable life lessons at his own pace.
R
Fantastic, relatable stories!
K
So far we are really enjoying the stories. My kids are engaged and are learning from these stories. They ask a lot of questions because they are so interested in what we are reading.
k
I love this book. I read it with my 6 year old and 10 year old sons every night and they are gripped to every story as they can relate to most stories. Each story depicts real everyday life scenarios for our kids which give advice on how to face these everyday issues. I couldn't recommend this book enough for any school going children. I have told all my friends about it. My boys look forward to reading this book now everynight which is a big change from their usual footy card swapping before bed.
L
My 11 year old daughter has been reading particular stories that reflect what she’s experiencing or worried about that day. She said ‘mummy this character is going through the same things I am so I read the stories for ideas.’ This has been such a helpful support for her.
K
Omg we are only a third of the way through and my kids 12 and 8 loooooove it! Thankyou!
L
Bought this for my little one who was having a tough time at school and it has really transformed how he thinks about himself. Really accessible, educational and engaging without being patronising. Highly recommend!
S
Amazing book. Super short stories that are great conversation starters about tricky topics.
S
Excellent
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My Secret Playbook of Life for Kids
J
I am unable to access my digital files. I did make a mistake on my order by requesting a digital format. I purchased this for my daughter a mom of 2 and I actually wanted it in a hard computer to read. Is it possible that you can send me a hard copy book so I came give it to my daughter. Thank you Gramna Jacke
R
My daughter reminds to read one of the stories each night if I forget! Some parts make her giggle and I think its helping her look at things from a more neutral perspective. Havent gotten into the rest of the bundle tet but looking forward to it.
J
My daughter (7) has enjoyed reading about complicated emotional and relational dynamics before she actually experiences them. It has given her appropriate vocab to use about naming complex feelings and what is healthy or unhealthy ways to respond . We have enjoyed reading this together and asking questions.
E
My son loved this book. I also highly recommend it to parents.
R
My 12 year old daughter DEVOURED this book in one afternoon. My 9 year old son immediately took it and stayed up late finishing it! Such an easy yet applicable read for kids. I loved how each story had application and led kids to think about their responses. I will be recommending this book to every parent I know!
S
My daughter loved the book!!! She’s 7 and it felt very relatable for her! She really enjoyed the silly/ funny parts of some stories, it helped her connect with them better. She finished the book super fast but I’m still planning to read it with her again and go back to some stories since it’s very helpful as a mom to start conversation about difficult life situations/subjects.
J
My 8-year-old daughter looks forward to ready a few stories every night. These are great social stories for neurodivergent children and adults!
T
My Granddaughter loves it! She said “This is my life!”.
L
Excellent stories of situations kids encounter and how to deal with them.
A
My 7 year old daughter loves this book so much, she reads it over and over.
A
I cannot say enough about how useful and beneficial this week. The specific stories in the lessons that they provide have been wonderful in teaching our children to stay true to themselves and be confident in themselves. It's hard to think of these types of examples on the fly, and they set them up as a little story in each lesson. I highly recommend this!
J
My Secret Playbook of Life For Kids (DIGITAL Book)
K
Very readable and encouraging!
K
Kids love these stories and relate them to personal life experiences.
G
My 7-year-old absolutely loves the stories and the valuable lessons they teach. The content is already helping her navigate a tricky friendship at school, and I can visibly see that she feels more confident and empowered. Thank you. 🙏
N
This book is absolutely incredible! My son was so hooked that he read 77 pages on the very first day, which is a record for him. It is engaging, easy to follow, and has already given him a noticeable boost in confidence. It's rare to find something that captures his attention this quickly and keeps him reading for hours. I highly recommend this for any parent. Truly a fantastic find!