Sara and the Stage Monster: Courage grows beside fear

A CBT Story for Kids About Stage Fear

Every child feels nervous before stepping on stage. Sara and the Stage Monster is a short CBT story for kids about stage fear, written to help them understand that feeling nervous is natural. This confidence-boosting tale teaches that being brave doesn’t mean never feeling afraid — it means learning to show up, breathe, and shine anyway.

💬 Parent Reflection

Try asking your child:

“When did you do something brave even though you were nervous?”

That simple question helps children connect courage with effort, not perfection.

🌈 Explore More Mini CBT Stories

If your child ever feels nervous, jealous, or unsure, these short CBT-inspired stories can help them recognise feelings and find small ways to cope.

Discover more:

👉 Mini CBT Stories for Kids

👉 Feeling Decoder: Agent in Training Workbook – a playful CBT workbook that teaches children how to decode thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Together, these tools help children grow stronger from the inside out — one story at a time.