Sometimes their biggest opponent is the voice in their own head.
A printable 30-day workbook for kids ages 5–12 who worry, overthink and get stuck in “what if.” One page a day, five minutes, done together or on their own.
They love the game. They love their friends. They want to do well.
But one mistake becomes “I'm terrible.”
One unknown becomes “Something bad is going to happen.”
One hard moment becomes the whole day.
Simple mental reps that help them understand what their brain is doing, calm the spiral, and learn they have a choice in what happens next.
Get the 30-Day Workbook$12.99 · Instant printable download · Ages 5–12
How it works
One page. One idea. Five minutes.
Every day follows the same simple rhythm — in kid language, not textbook language.
Learn one idea
One concept a day. Nothing to decode, nothing to memorize.
See it in their world
A short sports story makes it click, because “your brain is catastrophizing” means nothing to an 8-year-old.
Choose the next play
They see two possible responses side by side — and where each one leads.
Take one rep with them
Every page ends with something small enough to remember later, when the workbook isn't in front of them.
Shown here: Day 4 of 30 — “What starts my worry?”
For the parent reading this
Does this resonate?
One mistake happens.Suddenly it's not “I made a mistake.” It's “I'm terrible at this.”
Something doesn't go the way they pictured it.The plan changes. They get told no. Something unexpected happens. And they're already ten steps ahead, imagining the worst possible ending.
You try to reason with them.“It's okay.” “That's not what happened.” “You're making this bigger than it is.” But once they're in it, they're in it.
Then it starts showing up in the things they love.They hesitate. They overthink. They worry about messing up. Confidence drops. And the kid who used to just play starts thinking through every single play.
And you know they're capable of more.Not because they need to be tougher. Because you've seen the confident, funny, determined kid underneath all that thinking.
The goal isn't to make them stop feeling.
It's to teach them what to do with the feeling.
The moment that matters
We can't control what happens to them. We can teach them they have a choice in what happens next.
Maybe they strike out.
Maybe someone says something they don't like.
Maybe plans change.
Maybe they're nervous.
Maybe the thing they were worried about actually does happen.
The goal isn't to convince them nothing bad will ever happen. It's helping them learn:
I can notice what I'm feeling.
I can stop before my brain runs ten steps ahead.
I have tools that can help.
I can choose my next play.
And eventually, instead of you having to walk them through it every single time… they start catching it themselves. That is the win.
What they'll learn
Real tools. Kid language. No fluff.
Meet their worry brain
Learn why their brain sometimes predicts something bad before it has even happened.
Fact or guess?
Start separating what actually happened from what their brain thinks might happen.
Recognize their triggers
Mistakes. Being told no. Something unexpected. A big game. Trying something new. Learn what starts the spiral before it becomes the spiral.
Call a timeout
Simple breathing and reset tools they can actually remember when emotions get big.
Check the instant replay
Instead of automatically believing the thought:
“Where's the proof?”
Find what's most likely
Their brain shows them the worst-case scenario. They learn to ask:
“But what will probably happen?”
Handle not knowing
Because sometimes there isn't an answer yet. And they can learn:
“I don't know… and I'm okay.”
Choose the next play
The thread running through all 30 days:
I can't control everything that happens. I CAN choose what I do next.
For real life
You don't need another hour-long thing to do with your kid.
Five minutes. That's it.
Sit beside them and talk through it together, especially with younger kids. Older kids can work through many of the pages independently and come back to you when they want to talk.
You don't have to have the perfect words. The page gives you somewhere to start.
30-Day Mental Training Camp for Kids
Worry Edition
One purchase. Instant digital download.
- The full 30-day printable workbook
- 30 daily 5-minute lessons
- Sports-based stories and examples
- Simple kid-friendly activities
- Mental tools they can use outside the workbook
- Designed for ages 5–12
- Full color + black and white ink-saver versions
- Printable at home
- Use together or independently
Your workbook is emailed to you right after checkout. Download it, print it, start Day 1 today.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What age is this for?+
The workbook was designed for kids approximately 5–12 years old. Younger kids will likely get the most out of doing the pages with an adult, while older kids may be able to work through many of them independently.
My child worries a lot before games. Is this for them?+
Yes. Worrying, overthinking, replaying mistakes and jumping to the worst-case scenario are exactly the patterns this workbook was built around. Each day gives your child one small tool they can use in the moment those feelings show up.
Does my child have to play sports?+
No. The skills apply far beyond sports. Sports are simply the language used throughout the workbook to make concepts easier for kids to understand.
What if my child's biggest struggles aren't in sports?+
That's very common. The same thinking patterns show up at school, at bedtime, with friends and at home. Parents often tell us they notice the change outside of sports first.
Is this only for sports anxiety?+
No. The workbook covers thinking patterns and tools that can show up at home, school, with friends, in sports and in everyday situations.
How long does each day take?+
Approximately 5 minutes. The point is consistency, not another giant thing to add to your day.
Should I do it with my child?+
We recommend it when you can, particularly for younger children. The conversations that come from the pages can be just as valuable as completing them. But the workbook is intentionally simple enough that many kids can also work through it independently.
What if we miss a day?+
Nothing happens. This isn't a streak to protect. Pick it back up and keep going.
That actually reinforces the whole point of the workbook.
How do I get the workbook after I buy?+
It's emailed to you right after checkout, so keep an eye on your inbox. You'll get both versions as printable PDFs, yours to keep and print at home.
Will this make my child stop worrying?+
No, and that's not the goal. Kids are going to worry, get disappointed, make mistakes and experience things they can't control.
The goal is to give them simple tools to recognize what's happening and make a more intentional choice about what comes next.
Is this therapy?+
No. This is an educational mental-skills workbook for kids and families. It is not therapy, medical care, diagnosis or a replacement for professional mental-health treatment.
From the founder
Why I built this.
I'm a mom of four boys. Sports are a huge part of our house, and I've watched firsthand how much confidence, friendship, hard work and pure fun can come from playing something you love.
I've also watched what can happen when a kid's own thoughts start getting in the way. A mistake gets bigger than the mistake. Something doesn't go as planned and their brain immediately jumps to the worst. Confidence slips. Performance follows. Then losing confidence gives them one more reason to doubt themselves.
And you're standing there thinking: I know you. This isn't you.
I tried to find something simple we could work through at home. Not an hour. Not a lecture. Not something that made a kid feel like something was wrong with them. Just a few minutes a day teaching the same things we were already talking about:
What actually happened?
What is your brain telling you?
Is that a fact or a guess?
What can you control?
What is your next play?
I couldn't find what I was looking for. So I built it. Thirty days. One idea at a time. Sports stories that make sense to kids. Real situations. Real choices. Real tools.
And slowly, I started seeing something change. Not perfection. Not a kid who never gets upset. Something better. A kid beginning to recognize what's happening while it's happening. Catching the spiral sooner. Remembering a tool. Making a different choice.
And little by little, I started seeing that confidence shine through again.
That's what I want this workbook to give another family. Not a perfect kid. A kid who knows they have tools.
Jaclyn
Founder, SteeleBroz
We can't remove every hard moment. We can help them know what to do when one comes.
30 days. 5 minutes a day. One mental rep at a time.
Start Day 1$12.99 · Instant digital download
This workbook is an educational mental-skills resource for kids and families. It is not therapy, medical advice, diagnosis or a substitute for professional mental-health care.