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End the Day on a Good Note
POCKET PACKS: Winding Down
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Help kids reflect and relax with 189 expert-approved conversation prompts that inspire gratitude, mindfulness, goal-setting, and much more. With 63 opening prompts that encourage clear communication and 126 follow-ups that make it easier for kids to get in touch with their feelings, Winding Down empowers children to:
- Learn new ways to check in with themselves
- Shake out built-up stress and excess energy
- Build better sleep habits
- Feel more comfortable expressing their emotions
- Reflect on each day in a positive and uplifting way
Product Details
- Help kids find new ways to calm down
- 189 easy yet deep prompts
- 7 crucial topic categories
- Expertly developed & reviewed
- Durable and long-lasting cards
- Travel-ready box
Shipping
Within the continental United States (domestic shipping), Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, shipping is FREE ($0).
Standard Delivery Times:
USA: Estimated delivery 4-9 working days
CA: Estimated delivery 4-8 working days
AU: Estimated delivery 5-8 working days
UK: Estimated delivery 4-7 working days
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How to Use
Better conversations in 3 simple steps:
1. Choose a card from the pack.
2. Read the opening question to get started.
3. Go deeper with the two follow-up questions on the reverse.
Build trust and help your teen open up about this important topic.
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An Effective Way for Kids to Calm Down in the Moment while Building Better Habits for the Future
Expand their Emotional Vocabulary
The wide range of prompts in WINDING DOWN introduces kids to new concepts that can help them think about their feelings more precisely, while the act of having consistent conversations with the cards gets kids more comfortable expressing themselves.
Not Just for Bedtime
These questions aren’t just great for going to bed; they’re also a great way to decompress at other transitional times of the day like after school.
Create a Better Nighttime Routine
Conversations with WINDING DOWN get you in the habit of doing a bedtime check-in while also giving parents and kids opportunities to talk about ways that bedtime could go better.
Learn Mindfulness Techniques
These cards don’t just start conversations. A lot of these prompts encourage healthy activities like deep breathing, intentional tech use, and sharing gratitudes.
FAQs
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You definitely don’t ‘need’ cards to have these kinds of conversations, but Winding Down incorporates a ton of expert input to give you a bunch of different concepts, practices, and strategies that help kids reflect and relax.
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The questions in the Winding Down Pocket Pack are purposefully designed by family & communication experts to be relevant and engaging for ages 4+. You can confidently pull any card, knowing it will be suitable for that age group.
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No! Grandparents, babysitters, or other trusted adults who are helping put kids down to bed, picking them up from school, or having big conversations with them can use these cards to check in and decompress!
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The side of the card with just one question is meant to initiate the conversation, while the two prompts on the other side were written as follow-ups that take the discussion in different but related directions.
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The KIDS Core Pack has 200 conversation-starters that are fun and meaningful for parents and kids to discuss, while the Winding Down Pocket Pack has 150 prompts that are specifically focused on creating an extra level of peace at the end of the day.
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Definitely! Talking Point Cards are an investment in the health and happiness of your relationships. The insights gained and the deeper connections formed can significantly enhance your bond. It's a versatile tool that can be used time and again, ensuring your relationship continues to grow. Plus, when you choose Talking Point Cards, you're not just getting a product - you're receiving the benefit of decades of powerful expert insight, distilled into the simplest and most accessible form possible. Just imagine how valuable 100+ hours of good connection with your teen will be!
See How it Works
Flip a card and answer a question
Why It Works
It would be nearly impossible for any one parent to come up with the 189 best questions that help kids relax and reflect before bed - which is why we worked with a global team of experts to create this list for you. Winding Down brings powerful concepts in mindfulness, stress relief, child psychology, and more down to kid-level to make ending the day on a good note that much more accessible to children and parents.
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67
Best Global Experts
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450+
Hours in Review
Our Process
We want you to feel confident bringing our products into your home, knowing they’ve been crafted with care, expertise and a genuine desire to help you connect more deeply with the people who matter most.
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Every aspect of Winding Down was verified by experts as being an important part of getting kids to calm down. The super clear language, precise pairing of follow-ups, and 7 complementary categories are all a part of a comprehensive system for helping kids decompress.
When you choose Talking Point Cards, you're not just getting a product - you're receiving the benefit of decades of powerful expert insight, distilled into the simplest and most accessible form possible.
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Talking Point Cards has been intentionally designed to empower better connection by removing many of the obstacles blocking quality conversation. We conducted an in-depth study of academic literature on connection, and here are some highlights about how Talking Point Cards is specifically designed to help:
- Improve brain development and language processing skills in children- Increase happiness and reduce stress
- Make relationships more satisfying for all parties
- Reduce screentime addiction, loneliness and distraction
- Intentionally create more quality family time
- Positively impact anxiety and depression.
You can read our full report on the Science of Connection here
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Whether it’s with conversation prompts or activity cards, we’re always working with our global team of experts to see if anything should be added, tweaked, or removed.
Expert Reviews
Hear what some of our 67 (and counting) expert contributors say about Talking Point Cards.
Made by Experts
Voices from Notable Leaders in the Field
Here's what some of our experts say about the benefit of Talking Point products.
Salt Garrison
Human Behavioral Specialist and Coach
Coach and consultant to help improve client's communication and interpersonal / relationship skills, specialising in identifying underlying motivations and causes.
Nicole Arzt
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Extensive clinical experience and training in complex trauma and family therapy with a focus on family dynamics, interpersonal conflict and communication-based mediation.
Sarah Johnson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
10+ years experience working with individuals, couples, and families, specializing in trauma work, anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, and teen parenting skills.
Why Talking Point Cards?
When you choose Talking Point Cards, you’re not juyst enriching your own relationships–you’re also supporting communities in need. A portion of every purchase goes to charities across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, making a real difference in children’s lives, education, and mental health.
Talking Point Cards Founder, Ben Jones