Courageous Kids App

Calm the worries

Prepare your child for everyday challenges.

DEVELOPED BY PARENTS, FOR PARENTS.

Tears at drop off, separation anxiety, unfairly labelled "the naughty kid"….

We’ve been there and know from personal experience the toll it takes both on you and your child. You need help, and fast! Courageous kids combines the solutions that have been so successful for our own kids, in a form you can tailor to your child.

Developed by Dr Kathryn Hackman, in collaboration with a leading paediatric occupational therapist and psychologist, all mothers, the Courageous Kids app is specifically designed to build your child’s confidence and resilience. Courageous kids empowers you to explain and reflect on events with your 2-6 year old.

Evidence-based strategies to reduce child anxiety

How our App Works

Courageous Kids familiarises children with a multitude of social situations through personalised stories.

There is a whole library covering topics from starting pre-school, to going to a party, to going to the dentist.

  • Enter the name of your child and their important grown-ups.
  • Choose characters to represent your child and their community.
  • For further customisation you can upload your own photographs.
  • Create your own visual plans.

All the tools you need to set your child up for success

Prepare your child for new situations

Personalised social stories let your child know what to expect and give an opportunity to discuss any worries.

Personalised Stories »

Show your child their day

Visual Plans let your child see what will come next, which reduces anxiety.
Visual Plans »

Explain hidden social “rules”

Social expectations are often assumed, not explained. Our games teach children the rules we adults take for granted, in a variety of settings.
Games »
"This app is a wonderful tool to help parents support their children through new and different situations by giving then a sense of predictability and confidence."
Bianca WeickhardtSpeech Pathologist
"Stories are invaluable to help children learn about emotions and behaviours. I'm sure this app will be a revelation for many families."
Dr Eda RuschenaD. Psych (Clinical - Child and Adolescent)
"This app provides families with a wonderful opportunity to assist their children to navigate their social world. I highly recommend it to all my families."
Julie Kelleher-ByrnePaediatric Occupational Therapist
"This app is awesome. My kids love the stories and so do I! A great way to prepare them for daily events."
Kris CoventryFather
"My very anxious girl who cried every daycare drop off skipped off to preschool."
Katrina BradleyMother
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Our Story

Courageous Kids is a passion project inspired by my two young children. I started writing social stories to present everyday situations to them in a relatable and familiar way.

The idea was to help enable them to approach the world and its challenges, with confidence.

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