Breaking the Cycle
LOCATED ON 6000 LEVEL
Breaking the Cycle is a storybook guide and card set for parents learning emotional regulation skills
Problem Space
Across many families in the U.S., new parents without strong emotional support systems are seeking ways to improve their emotional regulation and break cycles of generational trauma. However, this is challenging due to high stress, emotional fatigue, overwhelming amounts of information, and limited time, energy, and support. As a result, many parents fall into unhealthy regulation patterns, which their children observe, internalize, and repeat.
Design Solution
A storybook guide that offers feelings of validation and security to parents as they struggle to handle their child’s emotions along with their own. This is paired with a portable card set consisting of positive affirmations, daily reminders, and calming strategies for on-the-go tools to help parents manage their emotions during moments of stress.

Breaking the Cycle
LOCATED ON 6000 LEVEL
Breaking the Cycle is a storybook guide and card set for parents learning emotional regulation skills
Problem Space
Across many families in the U.S., new parents without strong emotional support systems are seeking ways to improve their emotional regulation and break cycles of generational trauma. However, this is challenging due to high stress, emotional fatigue, overwhelming amounts of information, and limited time, energy, and support. As a result, many parents fall into unhealthy regulation patterns, which their children observe, internalize, and repeat.
Design Solution
A storybook guide that offers feelings of validation and security to parents as they struggle to handle their child’s emotions along with their own. This is paired with a portable card set consisting of positive affirmations, daily reminders, and calming strategies for on-the-go tools to help parents manage their emotions during moments of stress.








