Give your kids the gift of conversation, play and connection!
Parenting is hard and so is being a kid!
We want our kids to talk to us. Studies show they want that too, especially when they’re stressed, but they don’t always have the words to express what they’re feeling, which makes conversation difficult. Connection ZooTM gives your kids the words to talk with you about the social stress and worry they’re experiencing.
When I talk with parents, their biggest concern for their children is not their academic achievement, their technology know-how, or their popularity at school. Parents are most concerned about their children’s emotional well-being.”
Jennifer Smith Miller
Author, Confident Parents, Confident Kids
Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes, but…
Millions of kids experience stress, worry or anxiety in social situations that feels overwhelming and prevents them from doing everyday activities. When not addressed, social anxiety can have lasting effects on development, academic success, and well-being. When kids don’t have the words to tell us what they’re experiencing, they shut down, act out or say things like, “my tummy hurts.”
Connection Zoo™ gives kids with social worry and anxiety the words to tell you what they’re feeling and thinking, the courage to ask for help, and the confidence and skills to participate in everyday social situations…all while playing at our zoo!
Connection Zoo™
Let’s help our kids experience more joy!
Fun and easy to use. Portable for on the go.
Mealtime, bedtime, travel time, anytime.
For kids of all abilities, ages 5+ and their families.
While early education creates an important foundation for academic skills, many parents would be surprised to know that social skills are actually far more predictive of outcomes into adulthood than early academics. ~ Amanda Morgan, Motherly
Parents
How do you want to spend your time?
Searching the internet for hours looking for solutions, reading self-help books or attending classes and then trying to implement what you learn?!
OR
Connecting with your kids? We thought so! Connection Zoo™ helps you connect with your kids through meaningful conversation and play.
Testimonials
Connection ZooTM provides a way for our family to talk about our feelings in a way that is relatable to a child. We found the best way to use them for us is situationally. As an example, during a particularly stressful doctor appointment, my daughter and I talked about the Milk Snake and the Big-Bellied Seahorse. The calming techniques on the cards provided strategies that helped her change her focus, reset and get through the appointment. Connection ZooTM is helping our daughter fill her toolbox with alternative ways to understand and communicate her feelings, as well as ways to improve her social interactions. We love Connection ZooTM. – Heather
