Description:
"No!" battles that feel endless. Waiting that turns into meltdowns. Goodbyes filled with tears.
In Yan the Little Squirrel: Big Feelings. Little Choices., toddlers learn simple, repeatable calming steps through three relatable stories designed for real-life parenting challenges:
- Yan Who Said No - for toddlers with a strong urge to say "no," helping parents reduce resistance and navigate defiance using gentle parenting strategies.
- Yan Who Could Not Wait - a tantrum story about waiting, teaching emotional regulation skills and practical tools to make waiting time easier for young children.
- Yan Who Missed You - a reassuring story about separation anxiety, offering connection-based approaches to make transitions smoother for both child and caregiver.
This collection supports:
- toddler emotional regulation
- co-regulation between parent and child
- managing toddler tantrums
- reducing power struggles
- easing separation anxiety
- positive discipline for ages 2-5
Written in a calming, bedtime-friendly rhythm, this picture book models repair after hard moments-without shame, punishment, or overwhelm.
A practical toddler behavior book for parents seeking gentle tools, emotional coaching, and stronger connection during everyday challenges.