Calm Down Cards
Description
Visual flashcards designed and handmade with love by a mother of 2 boys whose aim is to enhance the communication between parents and their children. They feed into raising independent, resilient and emotionally intelligent children, and create a healthy and loving parent child relationship.
Set of 31 Calm down cards helping you to educate your child on possible coping skills and emotion regulation techniques.
- Calm down cards involve actions and activities that you would typically do when feeling unpleasant emotions such as; frustration, disappointment or anger. These activities include: breathe, squeeze and release, draw or paint, blow bubbles, take a walk...etc.
- Assist in bringing your child back to his/her calming self during a stressful situation or during a meltdown/tantrum.
- Developed through recommendations from trained experts in the field of childcare and early childhood learning.
- Hand-drawn cards double sided in both Arabic and English.
- A6 size cards: 10.5 x 14.8 cm.
Instructions:
1. Introduce the cards when the child is calm and in a non-stressful environment, talk about the different strategies and see which one your child might be more interested in.
2. When your child is upset or in a meltdown listen and empathize with your child’s feelings, recognize, name and acknowledge their feelings.
3. Do not stop the feeling, having unpleasant emotions is not "wrong".
4. Use the cards to offer relaxation or calming techniques.
5. Ask the child to choose from the deck of cards the activities that they think will help to relax and calm them, like listening to music, drawing or writing in a journal.
6. Model how to transform the feeling of frustration and anger using the examples in the cards such as; count backwards from 10 or imagine a peaceful scene or pretend to blow bubbles.
7. Practice the skills together for a few minutes every day.
8. Notice and encourage the child when they use these skills to cope with big feelings. Commend them for becoming resilient.
9. Use creatively and with love.
A portion of the proceeds go towards the AMENA foundation dedicated to helping children with Autism.
Shipping & Returns
We deliver across the UAE with a flat delivery fee of AED 18 per toy. Orders are usually processed within 3 - 4 business days and delivered right to your doorstep.
Not fully satisfied? No worries! You can return unopened and unused items within 7 days of delivery. Just reach out to us, and we’ll guide you through the return process.
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FAQ
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Do you customize the toys to each child?
Our toys are thoughtfully designed for all children, but we do offer individual customization upon request.
Are your toys safe for all ages?
Yes, all our toys are safety-tested and age-appropriate. Each product includes recommended age guidelines to help you choose the right fit for your child.
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Our toys are made from high-quality, child-safe materials, including non-toxic paints and sustainably sourced components wherever possible.
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About us
Founder
Mira Khleif is an accomplished architect and entrepreneur with a Master’s in Architecture from the University of East London and a background at Maisam Architects & Engineers. Blending her design expertise with a passion for child development, she founded MKandM in 2020 a children’s educational brand inspired by her architectural vision and Stanford training in brain development. Her work, which includes photography exhibitions and media features in Harpers Bazaar, Haya, and AlGhad TV, has earned her the Wonder Mom Award and recognition as an Estidama Pearl Qualified Professional and MELA member. In 2025, she expanded MKandM with the launch of UAE stores.
The 3 Ps
At MKandM, everything we do is grounded in Purpose, empowering parents to raise resilient, emotionally intelligent children through thoughtful tools and experiences. We celebrate Play as a powerful way for children to learn and connect, designing screen-free, hands-on products that spark imagination and creativity. And we value Presence, encouraging families to slow down and engage fully in the moments that matter most.
Philosophy
We believe parenting should be joyful, creative, and meaningful. Through purposeful play, we create an environment where both parents and children thrive and grow together