This is one of those rare apps that does exactly what it promises and does it well. Sesame Workshop created a legitimate emotional regulation tool disguised as a cute monster game, and it's backed by actual research.

The catch? It's short. Five scenarios, maybe 15-20 minutes total if you go through everything once. But that's kind of the point—it's not meant to be a babysitter app. It's a teaching tool you use together when your toddler is melting down about the wrong color cup or their tower falling over.

Parents and educators love it because it works. The Breathe, Think, Do framework is simple enough for toddlers to remember and apply in real life. The app is just the introduction—the real magic happens when your kid spontaneously starts taking deep breaths during an actual tantrum.

If you've got a 2-5 year old who's learning to handle frustration (so, all of them), this is worth the download hassle.