GrowWithAStory

For parents

A story about the death of a beloved grandma, about missing her and about the memories that stay with the family.

Great for when someone close to your child has died and they wonder where that person is now, whether it’s okay to laugh or whether it was their fault.

For parents

A story about ending playtime without an endless “one more minute” and letting the game wait until tomorrow.

Great for when kids won’t stop playing and don’t come even when dinner’s ready.

For parents

A story about turning the bedtime toothbrushing battle into a deal that works for kids and parents alike.

Great for when your child fights brushing, won’t let you finish the back teeth or hates the toothpaste.

For parents

A story about getting ready in the morning without constant reminders and shouting at the front door.

Great for when you say everything over and over each morning and no one seems to hear you.

For parents

A story about how kids are never to blame for their parents’ fights and how an apology and a hug help afterward.

Great for when you’ve argued in front of the kids and they seem scared or feel it’s their fault.

For parents

A story about why a rude gesture soon gets old and how a funny idea of your own wins more laughs.

Great for when your child starts giving the middle finger to get attention.

For parents

A story about how missing someone isn’t a sign they’re gone, but a sign of how much they matter to us.

Great for when a sibling or another family member is away for a while and the kids miss them.

For parents

A story about water’s long journey from a spring all the way to the faucet, and about how even someone tiny can matter.

Great for when your child feels too small to matter or leaves the water running.

For parents

A story about less yelling in the car, keeping trash off the floor and being considerate of each other.

Great for when car rides turn into yelling, fights over the window seat and a floor full of crumbs.

For parents

A story about getting through a long recovery and noticing everything a child can still do, even in a cast.

Great for when your child has a broken bone or a cast and has to sit out while the other kids run around.

For parents

A story about what’s hiding behind a school-time “I don’t want to” and how to tackle a task one small piece at a time.

Great for when your child refuses schoolwork, cries over it or is afraid of making mistakes.

For parents

A story about calmer family dinners: smaller portions, staying at the table and time to talk together.

Great for when kids keep leaving the table, scatter crumbs everywhere or take more than they can eat.

For parents

A story about being afraid of the dark at bedtime and finding a calm inner light no one can take away.

Great for when your child gets scared once the lights go out and keeps looking for something to feel safe.

For parents

A story about telling “I want it” from “I really want it” and bringing home memories instead of stuff.

Great for when your child wants a new toy at every stand, then forgets about it at home.

For parents

A story about why it’s so hard to put the tablet down and how to stay in charge of screen time.

Great for when your child loses track of time on a tablet or melts down when screen time is over.