Big Feelings

A Workbook for Little Hearts — interactive edition

a RHYTHMIC PARENTING resource

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A Note to Mom & Dad

Before You Begin

Our Mission

At Riddim Rhymes Kids, we believe every child deserves the language, rhythm, and confidence to understand their feelings while growing in love, wisdom, and faith.

This is the heart of Rhythmic Parenting — giving every big feeling a name, a friend, and a rhythm your child can hold onto.

Watch or read the related video together first.
Turn to that feeling's page and read the short teaching aloud.
Say the validating phrase to your child, slowly, looking in their eyes.
Tap the affirmation button and let your child say it back.
There is no rush. Big feelings need space, not speed.

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”PROVERBS 15:1

Meet Your Companions

A Friend for Every Big Feeling

tap a friend to hear them speak

Captain Steady's Page

Patience

Stomping feet, whining "but I want it NOW," tears over having to wait their turn — that's patience asking to be learned.

“Waiting is hard, isn't it? I'm right here with you while we wait together.”

I can wait with a calm and steady heart.

“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him.”LAMENTATIONS 3:25

Color Me: Patience — pick a color, tap a shape

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Flutterbird's Page

Anxious Feelings

A racing heart before school, tummy aches, clinging at drop-off — worry is asking to be noticed, not fixed.

“Your worry makes sense. Let's breathe together — you are safe right now.”

Start

My breath is stronger than my worries.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”1 PETER 5:7

Blue Note Bear's Page

Sadness

Quiet withdrawal, sudden tears, wanting to be held — big tears deserve a big hug, not a quick fix.

“It's okay to be sad. I'm not going anywhere — come sit with me.”

It's okay to feel sad. My song isn't finished.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.”PSALM 34:18

tap each spot to build a support circle around Bear

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Your Character's Full Rhythm

Rhythm • Breath • Affirmation • Scripture

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Big Feelings Check-In

How Did I Feel Today?

tap the friend who matches your feeling

For the grown-up: one thing my child did well today

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

LITTLE EMOTIONAL HERO

This certifies that

has bravely learned to know, name, and calm big feelings with the help of

A Closing Blessing

May your home be a safe garden for every big feeling that visits — Blue Note Bear's tears, Flutterbird's flutter, and Captain Steady's calm.

“Train up a child in the way he should go...”PROVERBS 22:6

watch & sing along

Sadness Anxious Patience Channel

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