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I Can Stay Safe

Name: I Can Stay Safe
Availability: InStock
Author: Wanderly

Create a story designed to prepare your child for emergencies, like getting lost, responding to a fire alarm, or dealing with a power outage. Set the stage for what might happen, who might be there, what to do, what feelings might come up, and what to do when the emergency is over.

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About This Story

What your child will experience

Your child becomes the main character in a personalized emergency rehearsal. The story walks them through what a specific emergency looks, sounds, and feels like, who will help, where to go, and what to do step-by-step. Along the way, you and your child can choose their safe location and a calming strategy, practicing both action and emotional regulation before it happens in real life.

Why this approach helps

Rehearsing scary scenarios through story reduces anxiety and builds confidence. When children know what to expect—and have a plan—they're less likely to freeze or panic. This approach mirrors exposure-based preparation: familiarizing your child with the sensory and emotional experience of an emergency so it feels less overwhelming if it happens in real life. Naming feelings and pairing them with calming strategies helps build emotional regulation skills over time.

What to notice as a parent

Pay attention to which parts of the story your child returns to or asks about. Repeated questions about feelings or "what happens next" may signal areas where they need extra reassurance. Their choice of calming strategy offers insight into what soothes them under stress. Use this story as a springboard for brief, concrete conversations: "Remember when we talked about where to meet outside? Let's practice that together."

Personalize This Story

Make this story truly special by adding these details:

✓What type of emergency is this story about?
✓Who will help during this emergency?
✓Where is this emergency happening?

Story Questions

Questions your child may be asked while creating this story:

Where should the main character go to stay safe?
What is a calming strategy the main character can use to stay calm?

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