Help your child feel safe, heard, and supported—especially during overwhelming moments.
5 Calming Phrases for Anxious Kids
1. “I’m here with you. You’re not alone.”
💬 Why it helps: Reduces isolation and reminds your child they don’t have to handle their big feelings on their own.
2. “It’s okay to feel this way.”
💬 Why it helps: Validates your child’s emotional experience and lowers shame around anxiety.
3. “Let’s take one small step together.”
💬 Why it helps: Shifts focus from fear to action, helping them feel supported and capable.
4. “Your feelings make sense.”
💬 Why it helps: Normalizes their emotions and helps them feel understood—even if they can’t fully explain what’s wrong.
5. “We’ll figure it out together.”
💬 Why it helps: Reassures your child that solutions are possible—and that they don’t have to face challenges alone.
✨ Pro Tip:
Use a calm, steady voice and soft body language when saying these. Over time, your child may begin to repeat them to themselves!
🖨 Print. Post. Practice.
Keep this somewhere visible as a gentle reminder for both you and your child during stressful moments.
🧩 Need more tools?
Download MANAGING BIG EMOTIONS: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS for scripts, coping strategies, and printable activities!
