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Habits and Independence Stories for Kids

Potty training, goodbye pacifier, brushing teeth: little milestones, big stories

6 free stories, all illustrated

Illustrated cover of the story “Lucas and the Slower Train”, Emotions, Colored Pencil illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Emotions

Lucas and the Slower Train

2–4 yearsAudioRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Hugo’s Paci Gets a Job”, Emotions, Felt illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Emotions

Hugo’s Paci Gets a Job

2–4 yearsAudioRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Larita’s Little Box”, Emotions, 3D Animation illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Emotions

Larita’s Little Box

2–4 yearsAudioRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Daphnee and the Big-Kid Undies”, Emotions, Felt illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Emotions

Daphnee and the Big-Kid Undies

2–4 yearsRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Hugo and the Brave Little Potty”, Emotions, Felt illustration, for ages 1 to 4

Children's · Emotions

Hugo and the Brave Little Potty

1–4 yearsRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Emma and the Pacifier Fairy”, Emotions, Felt illustration, for ages 3 to 5

Children's · Emotions

Emma and the Pacifier Fairy

3–5 yearsRead free story

Habit stories for kids turn the big little milestones - leaving the diaper, saying goodbye to the pacifier, getting dressed alone - into adventures a toddler wants to hear again and again. When the hero of the story manages it, trying feels a lot less scary.

Explore the collections below, like potty training stories and pacifier stories. This branch is part of our children's stories with values.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are habit stories for?

Mostly 2-4 years, the window when potty training, pacifier goodbyes and first independence milestones happen.

Do stories really help with milestones like potty training?

They help a lot: hearing a relatable character manage the same challenge lowers the pressure and gives the child a script to imitate.

Can the story star my own child?

Yes - a personalized story where your child is the one leaving the diaper or the pacifier is the most effective version of all.

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