Feelings can roar like a lion, and that's okay! Let's play games to tame our roar and find our calm.
💛"You are not the roar. The roar is just what happens when feelings get too big!"
🎮 Choose Your AdventureAges 6–7
World BuilderQuick Resets
Leo’s Island: Big Feelings to Calm
Check island weather, spot body warning signs, power up Robot Breaths, and build a cozy sanctuary!
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Mad ModeSensory Arcade
The Roar Buster Arcade
Safely let the mad out! Shred digital paper, smash colorful clay, roar into the jar, and cool down the volcano.
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Mystery StoryFeelings & Empathy
Detective Paw: Case of the Big Roar
Peel off the anger mask to find the real feeling, check brain alarms vs reality, and fix misunderstandings!
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Card MatchDaily Battery
Pocket Lion & Resilience Tank
Track what fills vs drains your daily battery, play color & feeling card matches, and collect cool stickers.
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🛋️ Leo's Calm Den Sandbox
Customize a safe sensory room for Leo using your Calm Crystals!
🌈 You Are Safe
Take a moment with Leo. No rush, no pressure.
Robot BreathTap to Start
🗣️ Tap to find a safe person and say what you need:
💛 "I am a good person having a hard moment. You love me no matter what, and this storm will pass."
📘 Guide for Parents & Grown-Ups
1. Big Feelings Are Not Misbehavior
When emotions fire fast and loud, a child's brain is temporarily in sensory overload. Demands to 'stop crying now', lectures, or harsh consequences in the moment only escalate the storm. Offer warmth and safety first.
2. The Golden Rule: Safety First, Learning Later
During an emotional storm, the logical thinking brain is offline. Your primary goal is to be a calm anchor and keep everyone safe. Problem solving and teaching happen later once calm is restored.
3. The Unconditional Love Bridge (Overwhelm Protocol)
When a child is in overwhelm, they often secretly fear they are 'bad' or unlovable because of the roar. When your child comes to you or taps 'You Love Me No Matter What' or 'Tell Me It Will Be Okay', wrap them in a warm embrace and speak those exact words: "I love you no matter what. You are safe. We will get through this storm together."
4. When Small Things Feel Huge
For sensitive kids, a lost game, an unexpected change of plans, or a mild correction can feel like a huge attack. Acknowledge and validate their feeling first before gently exploring what actually happened.
5. How to Use this App
Explore these games together during relaxed moments (like after-school snack time). In moments of big feelings, use the red "SOS Calm Me!" button as an instant, non-verbal de-escalation tool.