Caregivers' Corner
for Parents & Guardians

Because the best stories start with you.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or guardian, you play the most important role in helping children understand their world. In Caregivers’ Corner, you’ll find simple, meaningful ways to spark conversations, build trust, and create moments of joy through the Understanding My World series. These resources are here to help you nurture curiosity, encourage empathy, and make every story a chance to grow closer.

More than just stories. Let’s talk about the why behind them.

Caregiver’s Corner is your go-to space for helping children understand and navigate their world with confidence and kindness. Here, you’ll find tips for starting meaningful conversations, ideas for making the most of storytime, and printable tools you can use to explore big feelings and everyday challenges together.

Whether you’re looking for quick ways to connect or deeper activities to guide your child’s growth, these resources are here to make every moment you share both meaningful and memorable.

Conversation Starters

Simple prompts to help kids open up and share what’s on their mind.

Begin With Curiosity

Ask open-ended questions like, “What do you think the character was feeling?” to encourage thoughtful answers and invite your child to share their own perspective in a safe space.

Connect to
Real Life

Link story moments from the books to your child’s own experiences to help them see that the lessons in the book are not just for the characters but are part of their own world, too.

Let Feelings Lead the Way

Use emotions in the story as a bridge to talk about understanding, acceptance, and kindness in everyday life, encouraging empathy and compassion toward themselves and others.

Keep the
Story Going

Use the “Continue the Conversation” questions and “Suggested Activity” at the end of each book to deepen understanding and make learning hands-on, memorable, and fun.

Storytime Guides

Tips for turning every read-aloud into a moment of connection.

Growth Tools

Printable worksheets and activities to explore feelings and challenges together.

Naming Emotions Worksheet

Printable “Talk It Out” Cards

Blog Posts on Parenting Through Change & Big Feelings

Conversation Starters for After the Story Ends