Yak Kin

The "meet Yak" story in the booklet has been a great way to start conversations with my son about being kinder to himself. He now repeats the phrase "just as I am" when he feels frustrated. It's a simple but powerful tool for building his confidence at home.

My daughter has really connected with Yak’s message about self-acceptance—she repeats the positive self-talk phrases during tough moments. The soft, plush material makes it perfect for cuddling during bedtime stories.

I was worried my son would resist a "feelings" toy, but the Yak's soft, huggable body made him instantly curious. The way it encourages positive self-talk really clicked with him during our bedtime chats.

My daughter struggles with self-criticism, but Yak's gentle encouragement to practice positive self-talk has really started to sink in—she now repeats "I am enough" on her own. The soft, squeezable body makes it easy for her to hold during our bedtime chats.

We’ve been using Yak during our morning routine to talk about feelings, and the "Positive Self-Talk" focus actually got my daughter to stop saying "I can't" and start trying. It’s sturdy enough for a five-year-old to cuddle and carry around without losing its shape.

My son carries Yak everywhere and repeats the "you are enough" mantra from the card set whenever he's frustrated. The soft, huggable fur makes it easy for him to cuddle during tough moments. It’s already helping him pause and breathe before big feelings take over.

Our daughter struggles with negative self-talk, but the Yak kin’s positive affirmations have actually started to stick—she’ll repeat "I am enough" to herself now. The soft, huggable body makes it perfect for cuddling during tough moments. Seeing her embrace this little reminder has been genuinely heartwarming.

My son has started repeating the little affirmation cards to himself when he's frustrated, which is exactly the kind of self-talk I hoped for. The soft, plush fur makes it a comforting buddy to hold during those moments, too.

My three-year-old loves the "perseverance" card, and I’ve noticed her repeating the phrase “I can try again” on her own now. The yak’s soft, floppy ears make it perfect for cuddling during our bedtime affirmation routine.

I've been using the affirmation cards with my daughter before bed, and the "I am brave" prompt genuinely sparked a sweet conversation about her day. The soft plush is also perfect for cuddling during story time.