calm-down handbook
nounUK /ˌkɑːm ˈdaʊn ˈhændbʊk/
US /ˌkɑːm ˈdaʊn ˈhændbʊk/
A calm-down handbook is a little book that helps you feel calm when you are upset.
When I got angry, I opened my calm-down handbook and took slow breaths.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of instructions for helping a group stay quiet and relaxed.
The teacher kept a calm-down handbook for the whole class.
3. A guide for parents to help children manage big feelings.
The calm-down handbook gave parents tips for bedtime tantrums.
4. A collection of activities to reduce stress at home or school.
Our calm-down handbook includes coloring pages and stretch games.