Get them readyfor the big moments.
The first day of daycare. The dentist. A new sibling. We build your child a gentle 5-day plan — a story and a song a day, starring them — so the big day feels familiar before it arrives.
The tears at drop-off. The dentist meltdown. Big moments are hard when they arrive out of nowhere — so we help them arrive gently, one small familiar step at a time.
From "what's coming up?" to a plan they look forward to
Three steps. No writing, no design skills — about five minutes, most of it the watercolour drying.
Add your child
One photo becomes a charming watercolour character. Their face never appears in the stories — their character does.
Tell us what's coming up
"She starts daycare Monday and she's clinging to me." Pick the moment or just say it out loud — we listen for what worries them.
Get their 5-day plan
A story and a song a day that gently rehearse the whole thing — plus a printable Go-Kit for the real moment.
Not one story. A whole gentle build-up.
Built around your child's name, interests, and exactly what makes them nervous. One day at a time, the big day stops being scary.
Meet the idea
Who will be there
The tricky part
Practising it
You've got this
Something to hold on the day itself: every plan finishes with a printable Go-Kit — colouring pages, a search-and-find list for the real event, and sensory tips. A comfort during; a keepsake after.
Whatever this week is throwing at you
Tap a moment to start — or tell us your own. The plan adapts to your child.
Coming up?
We'll get them ready for it — anything at all.
Make a routine stick
A story + song with their name turns battles into habits.
Catch them being great
Today's win becomes tonight's story.
Gentle preparation isn't a nice idea — it's evidence
Little Narratives turns proven practice into something your child actually wants to sit through.
Social stories, done right
Giving a child a "script" for a situation before they face it lowers anxiety and builds confidence — the method Carol Gray pioneered, personalised to your child.
Used by educators & therapists
The same rehearsal approach professionals use for transitions and big feelings — in your pocket, for the exact thing on your calendar.
Because they're the hero
Children pay far more attention when the story stars them. That attention is what makes the preparation actually land.
See their day at daycare — as a story
If your child's centre uses Little Narratives, their educators can share the learning stories they make featuring your child — right beside the plans you build at home. You get a notification the moment a new one is shared.
- A "From your centre" feedEvery story their educators share with your family, in one place.
- You stay in controlCentres can only link to your child with your approval, and you can opt out any time.
- Not on it yet?Point them to our educator platform.
Questions parents ask us
Everything you need to know about getting your child ready with Little Narratives
What is the Little Narratives app?
It's an app that gets your child ready for the big moments — the first day of daycare, the dentist, a new sibling, potty training and more. You tell it what's coming up, and it builds a gentle 5-day plan: a personalised, illustrated story and a custom song a day, starring your child, plus a printable kit for the real day.
How does the 5-day plan work?
You add your child once (a photo becomes a watercolour character) and pick the moment that's coming up. We ask a couple of quick questions — has she done this before, what's the part that worries her — and build a 5-day journey. Each day gently rehearses one piece of the experience, so by the big day it feels familiar instead of scary.
Which big moments can it help with?
The obvious ones — first day of daycare, dentist visits, a new sibling, potty training, first flights — plus everyday routines (toothbrushing, bedtime, mealtimes, the car seat) and celebrating wins. If you can say it out loud, we can build a plan for it.
Do social stories actually help toddlers?
There is strong research behind social stories, originally developed by Carol Gray. Giving a child a personalised "script" for a situation before they face it reduces anxiety and builds confidence — and children pay far more attention when they are the star of the story.
Can I see stories my childcare centre makes with my child?
Yes — that's a bonus if your centre uses Little Narratives. Educators can share the learning stories featuring your child directly with you; they appear in a 'From your centre' feed alongside the plans you build at home, and you get a notification when a new one arrives.
Is my child's photo safe?
Yes. Photos are used once to create a watercolour illustration of your child, are never shared, and all data is stored on Australian servers in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Australian Privacy Principles).
There's a big day on the calendar. Let's get them ready.
Their first 5-day plan is free. Five minutes tonight; a gentler morning when it counts.