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Ever Wonder

Ever Wonder

By: Laura Smith
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Ever Wonder is a calming podcast for thoughtful girls aged 6–10 navigating big feelings and big questions. Each gentle episode helps them process real-life struggles—friendship drama, shame, self-doubt, family tensions—and invites them to wonder: Who do I want to be?

Through warm storytelling and relatable characters, girls are equipped with practical tools to grow in kindness, honesty, courage, and emotional strength.

Perfect for brain breaks, car rides, or bedtime, each episode also includes a parent conversation guide to help you connect and chat about what matters most.

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Episodes
  • Eden and the Pink Dress: Learning Self Control
    Aug 18 2025

    Eden had been looking forward to her grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary party for weeks. She had her outfit ready, her heart set on jumping castles and dancing with cousins, and a head full of excitement. But when her mum tells her to change clothes just minutes before leaving — without time to explain how much her outfit mattered to her — Eden’s big feelings boil over into a meltdown.

    This calming, relatable episode helps girls aged 6–10 process the experience of disappointment, explore the importance of self-control, and learn how to communicate respectfully when emotions run high. We gently guide listeners through Eden’s story as she reflects on what went wrong, and what kind of person she wants to become — someone who can feel big feelings and choose obedience, patience, and kindness.

    Perfect for parents navigating tantrums, power struggles, or emotional outbursts, this episode encourages emotional regulation, respectful communication, and the lifelong skill of choosing self-control — even when it’s hard. “Eden and the Pink Dress” is a warm and affirming tool to help your daughter grow into someone trustworthy, wise, and kind-hearted, no matter what the day brings.


    Parent Conversation Guide:

    Conversation Starters

    • “Have you ever felt really excited about something, and then it didn’t go the way you hoped?”
    • “What do you do when someone tells you to do something you don’t want to do?”
    • “Can you remember a time you were so upset, it felt like your body took over?”
    • “What helps you calm down when your feelings feel really big?”
    • “Why do you think it’s hard to stay calm when something feels unfair?”
    • “What kind of person do you want to be when things don’t go your way?”

    Connect and Coach

    • “It looks like you were really excited, and when things changed suddenly, your body and feelings felt out of control. That makes sense.”
    • “Your feelings are totally valid. It’s okay to feel disappointed — what matters is how we act when we feel that way.”
    • “You didn’t want to yell. You were trying to be heard. That shows me this was really important to you.”
    • “You’re learning something so grown-up: how to feel big emotions and still make good choices.”
    • “Sometimes obedience means trusting Mum or Dad’s decision, even if it’s not what you want — and that takes strength.”
    • “You can be honest and respectful at the same time. Want to practice how we can do that together?”

    How to Model This as a Parent

    • Pause before reacting: When your child is upset, respond with curiosity rather than control. “Tell me what’s going on” opens more growth than “That’s enough.”
    • Narrate your own process: Let your child hear your inner dialogue when you're disappointed or frustrated. “I really wanted something different, but I’m going to take a breath and listen first.”
    • Repair after rupture: If you rushed your child or didn’t listen, circle back. “I realise I didn’t give you a chance to explain. I’m sorry. Let’s talk now.”
    • Praise wise obedience: Highlight when your child obeys even when it’s hard. “That was a hard moment, and you still chose to listen. T

    💛 Enjoying the podcast? Support the show and help Laura keep creating free resources for mums and daughters by “buying me a coffee” buymeacoffee.com/everwonder.

    OR please take a moment to leave a rating and review.
    It is so encouraging hearing how your daughter is growing, learning and connecting with those around her.

    Both help other families find the show and reminds us that these gentle conversations really do matter.

    For more information, or to get in touch privately, please head to www.everwonderpodcast.com

    Thanks for listening — we’re so glad you’re here.

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    14 mins
  • I Just Want You to Be Okay: Katie’s Big Heart
    Aug 15 2025

    When Katie sees her mum looking tired and overwhelmed, she tries everything to make her feel better—tidying, helping, even telling silly stories. But nothing works. Katie’s heart starts to hurt, wondering if it's her fault. In this gentle episode, children learn that while kindness matters, it’s not their job to fix grown-up problems. A tender story for kids who feel responsible for the emotions of others, especially the ones they love most.


    Parent Conversation Guide:

    What this episode helps with:
    This story explores what happens when children feel responsible for the emotional state of their parents or carers. Many empathetic children take on invisible emotional loads, believing it’s their job to fix hard feelings in others. This episode helps untangle that burden gently and remind children of what is—and isn’t—their responsibility.

    Conversation Starters:

    • “What did Katie do when she saw her mum looking upset?”
    • “Have you ever tried to make someone feel better when they looked sad or grumpy?”
    • “How do you think Katie felt when her mum didn’t smile?”
    • “What did Mum say that helped Katie feel better?”

    Phrases to reinforce:

    • “You’re allowed to care without carrying the whole problem.”
    • “You can be kind without fixing everything.”
    • “Mum’s big feelings are not your fault.”
    • “Sometimes just being there is more than enough.”

    How to model it:

    If you're having a tough moment, consider narrating aloud:
    “Hey sweetheart, I’m just feeling a little tired or stressed right now, but it’s not because of you.”

    Or after a big day:
    “You don’t need to fix this. Just having your hug is all I need.”
    These moments teach your child emotional boundaries and remove guilt they might silently carry.



    💛 Enjoying the podcast? Support the show and help Laura keep creating free resources for mums and daughters by “buying me a coffee” buymeacoffee.com/everwonder.

    OR please take a moment to leave a rating and review.
    It is so encouraging hearing how your daughter is growing, learning and connecting with those around her.

    Both help other families find the show and reminds us that these gentle conversations really do matter.

    For more information, or to get in touch privately, please head to www.everwonderpodcast.com

    Thanks for listening — we’re so glad you’re here.

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    12 mins
  • Poppy and the Voice Inside: Climbing Past the Body Image Lies
    Aug 11 2025

    When Poppy hears an unexpected comment about her body at school camp, her confidence wobbles. Even after she climbs to the top of the wall, the words keep playing in her mind. On the car ride home, Mum helps her spot the lies her brain is telling her — and teaches her how to catch them, check the truth, and replace them with kinder words. A story about body confidence, inner strength, and learning to be the boss of your own thoughts.


    Parent Conversation Guide

    Big idea:
    Children can internalise careless comments about their bodies and replay them as if they are true. Teaching them to recognise unhelpful thoughts, check them against evidence, and replace them with truth builds resilience and a healthy inner voice.

    Conversation starters:

    • “Has anyone ever said something about your body that made you feel uncomfortable?”
    • “What kinds of thoughts do you sometimes have about yourself when you feel embarrassed?”
    • “How can you tell if a thought about you is actually true or just a hurt feeling?”
    • “What’s one truth you could tell yourself instead?”

    Phrases to model:

    • “Your body is not a problem to fix — it’s your partner for all your adventures.”
    • “Not every thought your brain gives you is true.”
    • “You can speak to yourself the way you would speak to your best friend.”
    • “The proof is in what your body can do, not in what others say about it.”

    How to model:

    • Share a time when someone’s comment stuck in your mind and how you challenged it.
    • Speak kindly about your own body in front of your child, especially about its abilities rather than its appearance.
    • Praise your child for what their body does — climbing, swimming, running, hugging — not just how it looks.

    Practical skill to teach:

    • Catch it — Notice the unhelpful thought.
    • Check it — Is it true? What’s the proof?
    • Change it — Replace it with a truthful, kind thought.
    • Turn it up — Imagine turning the volume up on the truth and down on the lie.

    💛 Enjoying the podcast? Support the show and help Laura keep creating free resources for mums and daughters by “buying me a coffee” buymeacoffee.com/everwonder.

    OR please take a moment to leave a rating and review.
    It is so encouraging hearing how your daughter is growing, learning and connecting with those around her.

    Both help other families find the show and reminds us that these gentle conversations really do matter.

    For more information, or to get in touch privately, please head to www.everwonderpodcast.com

    Thanks for listening — we’re so glad you’re here.

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    17 mins
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