The script library
42 original scenarios across four age bands, each with three script variants, what not to say and why, and when it usually passes. Want the fast version instead? Try the scenario picker tool.
12 to 18 months 6 scenarios
- Drop-off tears Drop-off tears at 12 to 18 months
- Food refusal at the table Food refusal at 12 to 18 months
- Getting dressed Getting dressed at 12 to 18 months
- Throwing things Throwing things at 12 to 18 months
- Hitting or biting Hitting or biting at 12 to 18 months
- Bedtime resistance Bedtime resistance at 12 to 18 months
18 to 24 months 10 scenarios
- Leaving the playground Leaving the playground at 18 to 24 months
- Car seat refusal Car seat refusal at 18 to 24 months
- Grocery store meltdown Grocery store meltdown at 18 to 24 months
- Hitting or biting Hitting or biting at 18 to 24 months
- The "no" phase The "no" phase at 18 to 24 months
- Throwing things Throwing things at 18 to 24 months
- Bedtime resistance Bedtime resistance at 18 to 24 months
- Ending screen time Ending screen time at 18 to 24 months
- Getting dressed Getting dressed at 18 to 24 months
- Food refusal at the table Food refusal at 18 to 24 months
2 to 3 years 14 scenarios
- Leaving the playground Leaving the playground at 2 to 3 years
- Car seat refusal Car seat refusal at 2 to 3 years
- Grocery store meltdown Grocery store meltdown at 2 to 3 years
- Hitting or biting Hitting or biting at 2 to 3 years
- Sharing fights Sharing fights at 2 to 3 years
- Bedtime resistance Bedtime resistance at 2 to 3 years
- Ending screen time Ending screen time at 2 to 3 years
- Getting dressed Getting dressed at 2 to 3 years
- Food refusal at the table Food refusal tantrum at 2 to 3 years
- Public meltdown, general Public meltdown, general, at 2 to 3 years
- New sibling jealousy New sibling jealousy at 2 to 3 years
- Drop-off tears Drop-off tears at 2 to 3 years
- The "no" phase The "no" phase at 2 to 3 years
- Big feelings after daycare Big feelings after daycare at 2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years 12 scenarios
- Leaving the playground Leaving the playground at 3 to 4 years
- Car seat refusal Car seat refusal at 3 to 4 years
- Grocery store meltdown Grocery store meltdown at 3 to 4 years
- Sharing fights Sharing fights at 3 to 4 years
- Bedtime resistance Bedtime resistance at 3 to 4 years
- Ending screen time Ending screen time at 3 to 4 years
- Getting dressed Getting dressed at 3 to 4 years
- Food refusal at the table Food refusal at 3 to 4 years
- Public meltdown, general Public meltdown, general, at 3 to 4 years
- New sibling jealousy New sibling jealousy at 3 to 4 years
- Drop-off tears Drop-off tears at 3 to 4 years
- Big feelings after daycare Big feelings after daycare at 3 to 4 years