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For kids · ages 6–11 · ~5 min

🫙Worry Jar

Drop your worries in. The jar holds them so you don't have to.

Externalize worries by 'putting them down' — a kid-friendly anxiety tool.

Worry jar for kids

The Worry Jar is a free interactive anxiety tool for kids ages 6–11 — a digital version of one of the most popular anxiety activities for kids in counseling. Based on CBT externalization techniques, it helps children put their worries 'down' in a visible container so they don't have to carry them in their heads. Especially helpful for bedtime worries.

My worry jar
Worries shrink when you put them down
Empty jar
When you're done, you can close the jar lid in your mind and walk away. The jar holds your worries so your brain doesn't have to.

Common questions

How does a worry jar help with kids' anxiety?

A worry jar gives anxious thoughts a place to live outside the child's head. This 'externalization' is a core CBT technique — it creates psychological distance, interrupts rumination, and gives kids a sense of control. Especially powerful before sleep.

What age is a worry jar best for?

Ages 6–11 generally, though anxious children younger and older often love it too. Kids who can write/type independently get the most out of the digital version.

Should I read my child's worries?

Only with their permission. The worry jar is theirs. Sometimes worries are easier to put down precisely because no one will read them. If your child wants to share, listen without trying to fix.

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