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What are Calmlings?

Calmlings are calm-down cards for children aged 3 to 12, on phone, iPad and paper, made by Calm Family Printables. Each Calmling card is one calming move, like a big slow breath, with a creature and a one-line instruction. Each Wobble card is a tricky moment, like a haircut or the dentist, and names Calmlings to try. Together they make a card game, in the Calmlings app on phone and iPad or printed at home, to play with a parent, grandparent, teacher or carer.

What is on a card?

Here are three cards and the words printed on them: a Calmling, a Wobble and a Feelings Friend.

  • The Breatho (big slow breath) cardBreathoBig slow breathSmell the flower, blow out the candle.
  • The Drillbug (the dentist) cardDrillbugThe dentistTame with Breatho and Dreamdrift
  • The Quiverpip (scared) cardQuiverpipscaredMy heart beats fast and I shiver.

What is in the Calmlings deck?

There are 1000 cards in all, in thirteen kinds.

  • Calmlings (53 cards, 28 in the Starter Set): the calming moves, one per card, like a big slow breath, each with a one-line instruction.
  • Wobbles (49 cards, 17 in the Starter Set): the tricky moments, like a haircut, the dentist or saying goodbye; each one names Calmlings to try.
  • Feelings Friends (26 cards, 13 in the Starter Set): one feeling per card, with a 1 to 5 “How big?” meter and two Calmlings to try.
  • Your child’s own cards (3 cards, 3 in the Starter Set): a Tamer Card for your child to draw themselves on, Tamed! seal stickers and How to Play.
  • Moonlight Set (50 cards): shiny night-time cards, with bedtime tasks to tick off, night helpers and night Wobbles.
  • Earned cards (15 cards): the earned ladder of finishes, from Bronze to Rainbow prism, unlocked by brave milestones.
  • The Tamed (13 cards): Wobbles after they have been tamed.
  • Mythic (14 cards): collector cards with extra shine, earned by being brave.
  • Celestial Guardians (14 cards): Guardians of the natural world.
  • Sovereigns (5 cards): the Sovereigns of Breath, Courage, Kindness, Hope and Peace.
  • Legendary Brave Firsts (10 cards): big brave firsts, from the first day of school to saying goodbye.
  • Breatho Mascot Series (5 cards): Breatho, the little cloud who leads the Calmlings, in different poses.
  • Storybook cards (743 cards): card 000, the First Calmling, and the painted storybook cards.

How do you play?

  1. Meet the Wobble. Pick the tricky moment coming up today.
  2. Choose your Calmlings. One to three helpers; each Wobble names some to try.
  3. Face the moment. Use the helpers’ tricks when it happens.
  4. Stamp it Tamed! Add a seal and colour in the brave stars.

Every try counts, even a wobbly one. See how a Wobble gets tamed.

What can I buy, and what does it cost?

  • Calmlings Starter Set, US$5: 61 cards, with 28 Calmlings, 17 Wobbles, 13 Feelings Friends, a Tamer Card, Tamed! seal stickers and How to Play, plus the Start-here sheet. The licence key that comes with it opens these cards in the Calmlings app.
  • Calmlings Complete Collection, US$29.99: Every card, all 1000, with 53 Calmlings (calming moves), 49 Wobbles (tricky moments), 26 Feelings Friends (feelings cards) and 872 more, from bedtime cards to painted storybook cards, plus the Start-here sheet. The licence key that comes with it opens every card in the Calmlings app.
  • Calmlings Complete + All 6 Workbooks, US$59.99: Every Calmlings card, all 1000, in the Calmlings app and to print, plus all six workbooks (The Calm Down Corner Workbook, Visual Schedule Workbook, Kids Screen Time Reset Workbook, Screen-Free Activity Cards Workbook, Chore Chart Workbook and Kids Bedtime Routine Workbook) and the Start-here sheet. Bought separately today, the same things cost US$88.99 at their listed prices (the LIBRARY20 code takes 20% off the Library).
  • The Bedtime Bundle, US$15: Our Kids Bedtime Routine Workbook plus the 20 Calmlings Bedtime Task cards: a gentle 14-night sleep reset, and a picture card for every step of the evening, from tidying toys to lights out, each with a box to tick.

We also make printable PDF workbooks:

Checkout is by Polar, our payment partner and merchant of record. Prices show in Australian dollars in Australia, New Zealand dollars in New Zealand, pounds in the UK, Canadian dollars in Canada and euros in most of the euro area, and in US dollars in most other countries. In the US, Canada and India, any tax that applies is added at checkout. Everywhere else, prices include any GST or VAT that applies.

Prices in each currency

ProductUSDAUDGBPEURCADNZD
Calmlings Starter SetUS$5A$7.99£3.99€4.99C$6.99NZ$8.99
Calmlings Complete CollectionUS$29.99A$44.99£24.99€28.99C$39.99NZ$49.99
Calmlings Complete + All 6 WorkbooksUS$59.99A$89.99£49.99€57.99C$79.99NZ$99.99
The Bedtime BundleUS$15A$22.99£12.49€14.49C$19.99NZ$24.99
The Calm Family Library - Complete SetUS$45A$67.99£37.99€43.99C$59.99NZ$74.99
Kids Bedtime Routine WorkbookUS$14A$20.99£11.99€13.99C$18.99NZ$23.99
Visual Schedule WorkbookUS$16A$23.99£13.99€15.99C$21.99NZ$26.99
The Calm Down Corner WorkbookUS$14A$20.99£11.99€13.99C$18.99NZ$23.99
Kids Screen Time Reset WorkbookUS$14A$20.99£11.99€13.99C$18.99NZ$23.99
Screen-Free Activity Cards WorkbookUS$14A$20.99£11.99€13.99C$18.99NZ$23.99
Chore Chart WorkbookUS$12A$17.99£9.99€11.99C$15.99NZ$19.99

What is free?

The free packs and the free Buzzbeard card need an email address. The download opens straight away. The free cards in the Calmlings app need no email address.

What do I get when I buy the cards?

  • Calmlings Starter Set: Two ZIP files. The Digital Pack has every card as a picture, a card viewer that works offline, and the parent guide. The Printable Pack has the A4 and US Letter PDFs and the parent guide. The Start-here sheet, with the nine cards to print first, as A4 and US Letter PDFs.
  • Calmlings Complete Collection: Three ZIP files. The Digital Pack has every card as a picture, a card viewer that works offline, and the parent guide. The Printable Pack has every card in A4 and US Letter PDFs and the parent guide. The New cards pack is an optional updates download with pictures and A4 and US Letter print sheets. The Start-here sheet, with the nine cards to print first, as A4 and US Letter PDFs.
  • Calmlings Complete + All 6 Workbooks: The same files as the Complete Collection, the Start-here sheet included, plus the six workbooks as printable PDFs.
  • The Bedtime Bundle: The workbook PDF and a ZIP of the 20 Bedtime Task cards, as pictures and A4 and US Letter PDFs.

Print at 100% or “Actual size”, double-sided and flipped on the long edge, so every card gets the Calmlings back. Each card is 88 mm (3.5 in) tall. The last page is the Tamed! seal sheet.

Print as many copies as your family or class needs. Nothing is posted.

Who is it for?

Calmlings is made for children aged 3 to 12 and the grown-ups who help them.

Who makes Calmlings?

Calm Family Printables is a small, family-run business. It was started by a mum of two boys, one of them neurodivergent, who began making her own printables when the ones in shops didn’t fit. Every email gets a reply from a real person. About us.

Is Calmlings therapy?

No. Calmlings cards are educational tools, not therapy or medical advice. Every child is different, so use the cards in whatever way works, alongside the doctors, therapists and teachers who know them.

Can I get a refund?

Email us within 14 days of your order and we’ll refund you. This doesn’t limit your rights under Australian Consumer Law. See our refund policy.

How do I contact you?

Email support@calmfamilyprintables.com or use our contact form. We are on Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

Guides and free printables

  • Emotion cards: All 26 Feelings Friends: name a feeling and show how big it is.
  • Coping skills cards: Every Calmling: 53 calming moves sorted by type.
  • A calm down kit: What to put in a box or bag for big feelings, and what to print for it.
  • A calm down corner: Where to put it, what goes in it and how to start, at home or in class.
  • Free calm down cards: Nine calming moves on picture cards, plus a “What can I do?” poster.
  • Free feelings chart: Thirteen feelings faces with a 1 to 5 scale, plus six feelings cards and three Calmlings.

Every card, by name

Tap a kind of card to see every name in it. To see the cards themselves, visit the gallery.

Calmlings (53)

Breatho, Squeezle, Hushpup, Countalot, Snugglebug, Breakbeak, Stompo, Spotto, Wigglewag, Flutterhug, Bubblo, Hummingbee, Sippy, Nestle, Stretchy, Tickatock, Planda, Blanketbear, Munchkin, Fidgetfox, Doodlephant, Feelio, Bravely, Dreamdrift, Rockabye, Dimmy, Warmpaws, Slowmo, Pushpaw, Crunchcrab, Swingaling, Bouncebun, Prismpuff, Talebird, Melodee, Pettlepup, Doughby, Strollow, Skygazer, Tracetail, Gladsy, Pickapip, Starfishy, Tapirtap, Splishfin, Glimmerjar, Rubbadub, Heftyhog, Chompy, Scentle, Chatterbird, Sortsy, Whirlywind.

Wobbles (49)

Drillbug, Switcheroo, Needlenose, Boomcrackle, Waitwhile, Shadowshy, Worrywisp, Crowdle, Grumblegust, Farewellow, Splashgrump, Rushrush, Newdoor, Scratchtag, Yuckmunch, Losealot, Buzzbeard, Snipsnap, Brushbristle, Clipclaw, Knotnoodle, Flushgush, Roadrumble, Offswitch, Dozedodge, Alarmalot, Gatejitter, Stethosquirm, Mineymine, Turntangle, Nopenettle, Oopsling, Stickysplat, Sockwrinkle, Thunderthump, Barkabout, Aisleaboo, Partypop, Scribblegrump, Lostling, Knockknock, Photoflash, Crawlywig, Tippytop, Hivehum, Deepsplosh, Liftlurch, Facecloak, Clangabell.

Feelings Friends (26)

Beamlet, Droplo, Fizzwick, Fretling, Quiverpip, Zippity, Puffkin, Hushling, Ripplet, Knotsy, Blushby, Wowzle, Greenwish, Yawnle, Humdrum, Gigglesnort, Glowheart, Droopsy, Muddlepuff, Tuckaway, Whirlwhelm, Cuddlewink, Boldsprout, Ouchling, Mendly, Peeperoo.

Your child’s own cards (3)

How to Play card, Tamed! seals, Tamer Card.

Moonlight Set (50)

Tidytail, Splashmoon, Towelroo, Pyjamoo, Brushbeam, Loolee, Rinsecoon, Sipraffe, Packpip, Foldhog, Pagepip, Cuddlecub, Nightjelly, Curtaincat, Tuckling, Teddyseal, Moonwave, Turtledown, Dimdoe, Shushnail, Moonmoth, Countastar, Lullawhale, Flopsloth, Dreamboat, Sockitten, Burritoala, Whisperwing, Pillowlamb, Pitterpat, Glowbug, Wishling, Heartpup, Lullabee, Sleepurr, Creakle, Cupboardoo, Frightflit, Blinkabout, Bedhopper, Solosnooze, Itchyjams, Oddbunk, Toastyfrost, Lightsnatch, Soggle, Buzzywhiz, Snoreroar, Onemoreling, Tomorrowisp.

Earned cards (15)

Acornell, Mistlefox, Goldiefin, Marisol, Glimmole, Cosmopus, Shieldo, Petalpaw, Shellby, Cindercub, Sproutle, Dreamray, Frostkit, Hushcrow, Rainbeau.

The Tamed (13)

Tamed Buzzbeard, Tamed Drillbug, Tamed Needlenose, Tamed Boomcrackle, Tamed Waitwhile, Tamed Shadowshy, Tamed Worrywisp, Tamed Crowdle, Tamed Grumblegust, Tamed Farewellow, Tamed Splashgrump, Tamed Switcheroo, Tamed Newdoor.

Mythic (14)

Pennyspike, Starwhisker, Glowbright, Blossomdeer, Tidesong, Glintmane, Astrolotl, Valorwing, Emberkin, Evergrow, Lullajelly, Chillpip, Velvetpaw, Spectra.

Celestial Guardians (14)

Solara, Lunaris, Sylvaroot, Maremaw, Skyla, Stellawyrm, Frostfang, Pyrelle, Terragon, Somnia, Tempestra, Verdella, Auroryx, Everheart.

Sovereigns (5)

Aurelith, Tygaris, Kindara, Luminara, Harmonis.

Legendary Brave Firsts (10)

Lanternpaw, Hearthshell, Huddlewing, Solace, Voyagriff, Duskwing, Ariabelle, Otterlink, Pearlwhisk, Evermore.

Breatho Mascot Series (5)

Breatho says hello, Breatho, smell the flower, Breatho, blow out the candle, Breatho, time to rest, Breatho, Tamed!.

Storybook cards (743)

Breatho, the First Calmling, Jewelwing, Snowmantle, Yuzubara, Coralette, Emberkit, Knockknock, Quiverpip, Droplo, Glimmer, Hushling, Valorwing, Lumidrake, Duskwing, Melodee, Shellby, Solmara, Spectra, Blazepaw, Bramblet, Bubblin, Stripeling, Frostwyn, Marisong, Mossyn, Nocturn, Otto, Puddlewig, Puffle, Skyrend, Slinkoo, Terravox, Thundrax, Twiggle, Wispara, Boomcrackle, Lanternpaw, Hearthshell, Huddlewing, Solace, Voyagriff, Ariabelle, Otterlink, Pearlwhisk, Evermore, Luminara, Aquaria, Solara, Breatho, says hello, Breatho, breathe in, Breatho, breathe out, Breatho, time to rest, Breatho, Tamed!, Swiftle, Velvina, Terrabelle, Rustlo, Jubilo, Ringlo, Tiltly, Deepling, Emberwise, Zephyrine, Thornwhisper, Starwarden, Muffle, Tickaroo, Squeezle, Wigglepup, Chamelia, Starlo, Bellybo, Sayla, Sensibun, Rhymewhirl, Clapsody, Cranelle, Jollybloom, Frecklemoon, Pebblum, Narwhee, Pipcap, Glidera, Stompkin, Polkafin, Yetipuff, Wingdrop, Swishmoo, Swellaroo, Seafluff, Leapsy, Purrlina, Spinkle, Breezekite, Dunetoes, Bridgeby, Plumsnout, Mirrifrill, Pattiwhim, Wickberry, Halcyo, Garnetto, Tendrillo, Lochloop, Coolcano, Nimbledig, Wideodile, Cactiflap, Hovertuft, Finnigoat, Woolawane, Mapleswoop, Drizzlehop, Zestopod, Ahoyla, Galamee, Clamarind, Mandazing, Sprayling, Fernicle, Nevetta, Opalop, Arcajoy, Elwitty, Lobelo, Tamboree, Hozimo, Plippabill, Surfolly, Cometoo, Gogglo, Tuftino, Beacolo, Mittenfin, Flakelet, Unfurlo, Pinesnug, Sheenarow, Perkabrow, Gustatoe, Oarlet, Dewbean, Ploddle, Dazzarang, Craterlo, Sandabim, Clinkafur, Flurrikin, Winkalee, Teeterby, Tallalume, Tinturo, Steampom, Gyrabo, Hugalean, Kneegrove, Harpadew, Spangolin, Spirallo, Lilavine, Kalyptee, Skimbree, Thawlet, Rudderly, Sagitto, Frillion, Peekadome, Floatilus, Tangerwick, Jadequin, Periscamp, Joustee, Curlabay, Mazebo, Kissabrook, Bowington, Humbledune, Sunwhoop, Sashayo, Amberong, Kiwander, Hollopy, Brillanto, Cumulak, Bambuzo, Tatzelmew, Arctilly, Walrosa, Trillabat, Magmilla, Glacenzo, Tarsiboo, Crestopher, Hazeby, Geyserkat, Hailbold, Gildigo, Nebbly, Iridoo, Grinnaray, Pendulee, Fluffsail, Arpeggo, Thrummo, Soarling, Dabbletoe, Dottalong, Fanfaro, Glisette, Tussleby, Foamby, Spoonella, Tutubelle, Sunsettle, Cobalto, Ukibo, Ebbly, Gnarlo, Tasselle, Upsabean, Swervo, Shimmerly, Inkaloo, Stiltsy, Keyleo, Neyfawn, Squarby, Lophie, Dahulo, Pantomi, Karimbo, Icicade, Bogongo, Bommli, Flocko, Twinelo, Dangleby, Helmsy, Siftabel, Murmo, Cairnsy, Gentilo, Altiplo, Chimsy, Umbrillo, Horizoo, Mottlet, Spyquoll, Bittadawn, Podargo, Pausalo, Arclyre, Nubito, Dayfurl, Zerozoom, Orbitsy, Castorby, Kalahoo, Bandolo, Filamo, Cavilo, Sowly, Hopbrella, Treasurly, Scopsy, Bikelo, Gondalo, Amphoro, Copperly, Namiza, Bumpadee, Baltiko, Punty, Lithoppa, Lilytrot, Hamova, Sprigsy, Hoistly, Twiddlo, Pampo, Lensy, Rosydid, Cowlet, Midsy, Sumoro, Tugglet, Featherskip, Yodelin, Mothapi, Lorinka, Zenzero, Steppelo, Quillulu, Tiptide, Atollie, Oystro, Pilotee, Goosby, Baskly, Seaquill, Satchello, Flukey, Cliffpom, Rupico, Treklo, Rundle, Argyro, Mozlo, Saolani, Quipsy, Takinsy, Rillby, Manoolie, Wrenlo, Pluvio, Meropa, Collembo, Skerrie, Maneby, Sturno, Hitherly, Ranunco, Lynkett, Primlee, Birdbury, Orchimi, Arrowcomb, Flapsoon, Salisbo, Casquo, Jaggly, Postelle, Waxlo, Ivorlee, Churnaby, Pharolo, Corkby, Zaffro, Bucketto, Egrella, Crystabite, Nuzzlo, Jivelo, Nortwick, Larchling, Dialby, Bivvo, Iglow, Carpinto, Whooshkin, Wintrel, Galumpo, Minutto, Autumnaut, Closeby, Rewindy, Navrango, Phasey, Skiffo, Tumbrio, Wafto, Cicanta, Dartley, Aguita, Nadiro, Rhombo, Nattercup, Yomaru, Rondino, Zantho, Volanza, Perhapsy, Combly, Socabo, Semblo, Fathomo, Discoby, Pulsaro, Topsailo, Tartano, Hornpippa, Rinkado, Dappla, Rubychirp, Ermelo, Amethel, Rolliver, Crevasso, Lemmikin, Zingby, Himalo, Umingo, Lacira, Swaybell, Saucerby, Morsby, Waltzee, Conekin, Duetta, Ferrydew, Wittaloo, Rufflo, Welcombe, Harkit, Sparkadoo, Nenufi, Tandrako, Roamsy, Tweebla, Vizcalee, Caddiwick, Mintwing, Pouchly, Coluglo, Pazumple, Dimplecap, Tobunji, Biplori, Yelvumo, Whinnow, Highfin, Glaukie, Rungsy, Wavabo, Ordovee, Zannibo, Emperly, Saunto, Tinklo, Minolo, Balanzo, Faunello, Telesko, Honkadon, Chickadrake, Jinsilo, Plintho, Tuskelo, Boabloom, Vigilo, Strawkin, Sabbio, Pozzolo, Plunkalu, Lunetto, Mizaro, Calligro, Kagubo, Twirlby, Dillabud, Kokabloo, Dreylo, Chortly, Sifakee, Wigsby, Tubadot, Traipsy, Raconto, Berumfa, Fenupzi, Kuzaplo, Pemokti, Ruzelpa, Serpolo, Velpiko, Gavlino, Wheelatoy, Porzumi, Pefandu, Hovulpi, Desmolo, Vargupi, Zembavri, Railumi, Kintaku, Gingerly, Garrigo, Velourie, Kerani, Flitsy, Bonnaye, Anchorly, Tailynn, Newtrino, Pallo, Cosilla, Yearny, Jouncy, Floomy, Adarlo, Chaletto, Belfro, Hanbu, Chiffino, Hiyodon, Peruby, Knitosaur, Brayzo, Pourella, Festoona, Bemtivo, Trimmo, Herebo, Pintolo, Seamby, Lodgeby, Cantaro, Fotoko, Terpo, Dashkit, Blecko, Puffabye, Mossbould, Boomwhisp, Jadewhoosh, Casewick, Willowmane, Diggsy, Snugabara, Stillabill, Crexcall, Glimmerdrake, Bogpuff, Turtimer, Sandstill, Conchalush, Skipwhoosh, Jerbshake, Beamowl, Stackfox, Cococlaw, Kelpmane, Howlhush, Quietanu, Vansplash, Peekarsier, Longlook, Puffdragon, Coatoops, Goodgamah, Windywhim, Swapiglet, Baobreak, Fanaloo, Starwatch, Floppaseal, Manulmuff, Bluebellow, Snowblink, Mammolo, Ptarmikin, Muskamoo, Pouncepeak, Steamaki, Stompgulo, Pikapile, Ibexstep, Jinglehoof, Stripeglow, Polarhug, Smoothermine, Wakeypanda, Dallamb, Crystadrake, Auroramoth, Steadyshell, Belusafe, Buntingo, Tastyak, Floofsam, Peekalynx, Moosemap, Fixafrost, Snowballoo, Turnchilla, Bumbleboo, Skyhum, Tracklebee, Sirenna, Dugalug, Hitchley, Harbourbo, Pedalina, Binbo, Driftabloon, Scoopadoo, Furrowpip, Rotorbelle, Helpabee, Rollamix, Zoomi, Beepbo, Glowfin, Letterbug, Scootabout, Windlewave, Peakpod, Swingaboom, Sparklebrush, Dingadawn, Brollybee, Lumabel, Squishbo, Smoothlet, Snugsock, Fluffapuff, Slipperoo, Beepity, Wheelibob, Snapsy, Mendapatch, Whistlepot, Kitewisp, Woollybun, Combabelle, Reclino, Snowdomie, Toastybell, Dewlet, Steadyhoof, Lazulo, Neckanoo, Paddlepup, Hugaloo, Maskeroo, Stripestep, Peekaglow, Mosswhistle, Silkpause, Stonebrim, Lowfern, Brindlefen, Mariglen, Shorebutton, Pebblecup, Liftleaf, Dingseed, Velvetpeek, Masquillo, Trailnib, Linepoppy, Brooknib, Hedgehum, Mintmallow, Catkinelle, Casecove, Stoneflutter, Rufflebrook, Meadowmeter, Seedlumen, Burlo, Leafwink, Aldernook, Ripplechoir, Eelora, Rushmurmur, Frogbitty, Tuftbutton, Glowthimble, Canopycrumb, Honeyquill, Fossara, Leaflula, Frondella, Figgleam, Mossparcel, Jewelrest, Lanternfold, Nectarloom, Scalehollow, Quillhaven, Ribbonroost, Tusktwirl, Blossomcup, Rainpuddle, Guavaloo, Leaffolio, Bubblemesa, Razorlily, Peapearl, Cowringle, Rocketpetal, Rosetide, Spiralshore, Sandstepper, Biscuitbay, Ribbonburrow, Lavendune, Starshingle, Guitarglen, Fanfinny, Squirtbell, Driftcuddle, Snowstitch, Pawplume, Cragcup, Muskettle, Berrybell, Roseglen, Pebbleplume, Avenshine, Lichenlace, Buntlet, Frostfolio, Cardiglow, Mittensprig, Flaskaroo, Earpollen, Neckleap, Sandmurmur, Stripenook, Quillbrim, Agavelle, Twinleaf, Springdune, Dikidawn, Weavernest, Baobobble, Oasisprong, Patchpocket, Buttonbay, Pagebloom, Loopillow, Caddysun, Doorwink, Mittlet, Shelfkin, Lacehaven, Cushloop, Rainsill, Tuckchest, Dingglide, Hillhush, Canalwhim, Cratecycle, Bookrover, Tandella, Porterpearl, Roverrune, Towtulip, Locklulla, Ticketwisp, Crosslight.

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