When Maya waves to her best friend Sasha and doesn’t get a wave back, her heart starts to worry. Did she do something wrong? Did she upset her? Maya’s mind begins to swirl with guesses—and soon she’s carrying feelings that might not even be hers. In this gentle, thoughtful episode, Maya learns to notice when she’s spinning in a thought spiral, how to pause and ask instead of assuming, and how to return to calm.

With a creative whirlpool metaphor, thoughtful storytelling, and a peaceful bedtime visualisation, this episode helps sensitive girls learn to stop over-apologising, build healthy thinking habits, and let go of guilt that doesn’t belong to them.

What this episode helps with:
This story is designed for sensitive, empathetic girls who often assume responsibility for others’ moods or feelings. It helps children recognise when they’re guessing, teaches them to pause before over-apologising, and empowers them to ask kindly for clarity.

Themes to explore with your child:

• What’s the difference between a feeling and a fact?
• What happens when our brain guesses instead of asking?
• How can we speak up when we’re unsure if we’ve upset someone?
  
  

Conversation Starters:

• “Have you ever thought someone was upset with you, and it turned out they weren’t?”
• “Can you remember a time you guessed something that wasn’t true?”
• “What do you think of Maya’s whirlpool drawing? Have you ever felt like that?”
  
  
  

Phrases to model:

• “You’re not in charge of other people’s feelings.”
• “Let’s pause and check: Do we know that’s true, or are we guessing?”
• “It’s okay to ask gently. You don’t have to carry worry alone.”
  
  

How to support your child:
Practice noticing worry spirals together. Help your child slow their thoughts by identifying the facts, separating assumptions, and offering calm scripts like:

“You seemed quiet today—are you okay?”
This builds confidence, resilience, and healthy boundaries in emotionally aware kids.

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After a fun playdate with her friends, Ella grabs what she thinks are her shoes—until she gets home and notices they feel… newer. Nicer. Cleaner. A quiet voice in her heart starts to whisper that they aren’t hers, but she doesn’t say anything. Even when her mum asks. Even when Ivy’s mum checks in. This episode gently explores how easy it is to ignore our conscience when we want something, and how integrity grows when we stop, own our mistakes, and make things right.

Perfect for girls learning to listen to their conscience, handle temptation, and develop emotional maturity in small everyday choices.

Conversation Starters:

• What made Ella want to keep the shoes?
• Why do you think she told a lie instead of the truth?
• What helped her decide to make it right?
  
  
  

Phrases You Can Use:

• “It’s okay to make mistakes—but we always want to make them right.”
• “Our conscience helps guide us, even when no one’s looking.”
• “I’m proud of you when you choose honesty, especially when it’s hard.”
  
  
  

What to Model:

• Be brave enough to teach, or discipline, your child when they do make a mistake. To own it - but teach them to make it right. This is for their good.
• Stay calm when your child admits a mistake—this teaches that confession leads to connection, not punishment.
• Share a story of a time you felt tempted to hide something, but chose honesty instead.
• Celebrate when your child takes ownership of their actions, even in small things—it’s how integrity is built over time.

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When Millie is called to the stage to present her poem, her nerves start shouting loud — but she makes a choice: she’ll be in charge, not her feelings. In this episode, kids will see that courage isn’t about waiting for nerves to disappear, but about taking action even while they’re still there. We’ll unpack why anxiety and nerves are a normal part of life, how to notice them without letting them win, and simple, practical steps to choose courage in any situation. This episode equips children to recognise those uncomfortable feelings, talk back to them, and step forward into the kind of person they want to become — someone who is brave.

Conversation Starters:

• “Have you ever felt nervous before doing something? What did it feel like in your body?”
• “What do you think Millie meant when she said she wasn’t going to let her nerves be the boss?”
• “Can you think of a time you made a choice to be brave, even while feeling nervous?”
  
  
  

Phrases to Use with Your Child:

• “Your feelings don’t get to decide who you are — you do.”
• “I can see you’re nervous. That’s normal. What’s your first small step?”
• “You can be scared and brave at the same time.”
  
  
  

How to Model It:

• Share a recent example where you felt nervous and chose to act anyway.
• Let your child see you using the same strategies: deep breathing, grounding your feet, talking kindly to yourself.
  When your child makes a brave choice, notice it out loud — praise the decision to act, not just the result.
  
  
  

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