We're Raising Confident Children As children grow, the world presents them with countless new experiences to navigate. Supporting children with encouraging affirmations serves as a loving reminder that they can meet these challenges with confidence. Otter's story teaches children about connections. Tools For Social Emotional Learning Slumberkins is a leading children's educational brand on a mission to bring effective early emotional learning tools into as many homes and schools as possible. Created by a family therapist and special education teacher, Slumberkins uses research-based techniques and positive affirmations to help children develop positive and secure attachments with the important adults in their lives. Each story empowers little ones to name, notice, and welcome their big feelings alongside friendly creature characters. What We Know. What We Believe. Emotional learning is a lifelong journey that begins with connection.