Voices Are Not for Yelling

A simple, encouraging board book about voices — when to use a quiet one, when yelling doesn't help, and what to do instead when big feelings get loud.

For the toddler whose big feelings come out in an even bigger voice, this book gives words and calm-down tools before the next meltdown hits.

• Big idea: Big feelings are normal — it's what you do with your voice that you can learn to change.
• Vibes: Gentle, encouraging, matter-of-fact — calm rather than corrective.

• are working on using an indoor voice
• are learning to calm down during big feelings
• respond well to simple, repeated language
• benefit from practicing deep breaths together

• Real-life connection: Can you show me what your indoor voice sounds like?
• Feelings & empathy: What does your body feel like right before you want to yell?
• Story & problem-solving: What could you do instead of yelling when you're upset?
• Imagination: Can we practice taking a deep breath together like in the book?