Evidence-Based Storytelling

Stories That Help Children Grow

Kiddos Tales combines the magic of storytelling with proven psychological principles to help children develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-acceptance.

5-8
Age Range
SCM
Framework
DIR
Model
Cammie the Chameleon - The Timid Chameleon story

The Timid Chameleon

A story about finding your true colors

Self-Acceptance
Core Theme

A Complete Developmental Ecosystem

Kiddos Tales isn't just a story app—it's a comprehensive platform designed to support your child's emotional and cognitive development.

Interactive Story Reader
Beautifully illustrated stories with audio narration, discussion prompts, and age-appropriate text sizing.
Co-Creation Loom
Create stories together using icons for pre-readers or text for early readers. Adjustable parent involvement from 1-10.
Clinical Mirror
AI-powered developmental analysis that provides insights on emotion regulation, attachment, and resilience.
Parent Dashboard
Access psychological rationales, SCM/DIR guidelines, and track your child's developmental progress.
Bonding Analytics
Track parent-child interaction synchrony during co-creation sessions to strengthen your bond.
Privacy First
COPPA and CCPA compliant. All child data is anonymized and encrypted for maximum protection.
Community Library

Featured Stories

Discover recently published stories from families in the NeuroTales community

The Brave Little Firefly

The Brave Little Firefly

Kiddos Tales Team
Ages 6+Self-Acceptance

Once upon a time, in a quiet meadow, there lived a little firefly named Flicker. Unlike the other fireflies who glowed brightly at night, Flicker's light was very dim. This made Flicker feel sad and d...

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Maya's Worry Box

Maya's Worry Box

Kiddos Tales Team
Ages 8+Emotional Regulation

Maya was a thoughtful girl who loved to learn new things. But sometimes, her mind filled with worries. "What if I make a mistake?" "What if my friends don't like me?" The worries felt like heavy stone...

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The Garden of Feelings

The Garden of Feelings

Kiddos Tales Team
Ages 7+Emotional Regulation

In a magical garden, there lived a young gardener named Sam. This wasn't an ordinary garden—it was a garden where feelings grew like flowers. There were bright yellow Joy Flowers that danced in the b...

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The Bridge Builders

The Bridge Builders

Kiddos Tales Team
Ages 9+Social Skills

In a village divided by a wide river, two groups of children lived on opposite sides. The East Side kids loved to build things. The West Side kids loved to paint and create art. One day, a big storm ...

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The Chameleon Who Chose Her Colors

The Chameleon Who Chose Her Colors

Kiddos Tales Team
Ages 8+Self-Acceptance

Camilla was a young chameleon who could change colors to match anything around her. In the forest, she turned green. On the rocks, she turned gray. Near the flowers, she turned pink. One day, Camilla...

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Built on Proven Psychological Frameworks

Every story and activity in Kiddos Tales is designed using evidence-based approaches from developmental psychology.

SCM

Structural Cognitive Modifiability

Based on Feuerstein's theory that intelligence is modifiable through mediated learning experiences.

DIR

Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-based

The DIR/Floortime model emphasizes emotional development through relationship-based interactions.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles

Stories address irrational beliefs and help children develop healthier thought patterns.

From the Author

"Years of practice have shown me that mental health education should start early. Teaching children healthy mindsets can prevent future challenges, turning therapy sessions into stories of resilience instead."
JF
Dr. Javad S. Fadardi, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist & Author

Start Your Child's Journey Today

Begin with our free flagship story, "The Timid Chameleon," and discover the power of evidence-based storytelling.