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It’s okay to feel cross.
It’s okay to need a moment.
You are still loved.
Grumpy and the Stompy Feelings
Grumpy and the Stompy Feelings
Grumpy lived in Huggle Hollow, where the hills were soft and the sky was big.
Grumpy lived in Huggle Hollow, where the hills were soft and the sky was big.
One afternoon, Grumpy felt cross.
One afternoon, Grumpy felt cross.
Grumpy wanted to shout. Grumpy wanted to stamp their feet so hard the flowers would jump!
Grumpy wanted to shout. Grumpy wanted to stamp their feet so hard the flowers would jump!
Instead, Grumpy sat down and squeezed a worry stone.
Instead, Grumpy sat down and squeezed a worry stone.
It was cool and round and real — when everything else felt too big.
It was cool and round and real — when everything else felt too big.
Grumpy squeezed it tight.
Grumpy squeezed it tight.
Grumpy took one deep breath... then another.
Grumpy took one deep breath... then another.
The stompy feelings didn’t disappear.
The stompy feelings didn’t disappear.
But they got a little smaller.
But they got a little smaller.
And Grumpy didn’t have to shout or stomp anymore.
And Grumpy didn’t have to shout or stomp anymore.
Understanding Anger and Frustration in Children:
Anger is normal but can feel big, scary, and confusing.
How the Worry Stone Helps:
The Support Grumpy offers children a safe way to acknowledge and soften their grumpy feelings.
Grounding Techniques:
Grumpy Squeeze: Squeeze the stone tight, then take slow "cool down" breaths.
Grump Release: Imagine the grumps leaving the body into the stone.
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Printable colouring sheet
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