CalmBud library
Guides for helping kids find calm
Short, practical reads for the moments your child is anxious, flooded, or stalling at bedtime. Written for parents of children ages 6-13.
Parent guide
Breathing exercises for kids with anxiety
Simple breathing exercises that help anxious kids calm down, including belly breathing, longer exhales, and how to practise when they are not already upset.
Parent guide
How to help a child calm down from big feelings
A simple order of operations when your kid is melting down: safety first, then the body, then words. Plus a calm-down corner that isn't a timeout.
Parent guide
Emotional regulation for kids: skills that actually stick
What emotional regulation actually means for kids aged 6 to 13, the skills worth practising at home, and how a mindfulness app can help without replacing you.
Parent guide
Body scan for kids: a bedtime calm-down that isn't a lecture
How a body scan can help anxious kids sleep, a short script you can say in the dark, and when to skip it.
Parent guide
Grounding exercises for kids when worry takes over
Simple grounding techniques for anxious kids: 5-4-3-2-1 senses, feet on the floor, and when to use grounding instead of breathing.
Parent guide
How to help a child with worry thoughts (without arguing)
CBT-style thought catching for kids: naming worry stories, trying fairer alternatives, and when Thought Detective-style games help more than reassurance.
Parent guide
Is the Calm app good for kids?
When Calm (the meditation app) works for children, when it does not, and what to try if you need in-the-moment calm-down tools instead of sleep stories.
Parent guide
How to teach mindfulness to a 7-year-old (without a lecture)
Simple mindfulness habits for kids aged 6 to 13: belly breathing, mood naming, and two-minute practices that stick when you are not forcing a sit.
Parent guide
Best anxiety app for kids: what to look for
How to choose an anxiety or mindfulness app for children aged 6 to 13: ad-free, in-the-moment tools, parent visibility, and when an app is not enough.
Comparison
Mindfulness apps for kids: how CalmBud compares
A straight comparison of mindfulness apps for children (Calm, Headspace, Moshi, Smiling Mind and CalmBud) and which job each one is actually good at.