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Next Chapter Kid Stories

Next Chapter Kid Stories

By: Motherhood Upgraded (hosted by Theresa Y)
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Stories for little listeners with big feelings. Enjoy stories narrated and voiced by the full Brightview Crew cast. Whether it’s bedtime, quiet time, or car time, Next Chapter Kid Stories offers a screen-free alternative that sparks meaningful conversations and supports social-emotional learning—one story at a time. Season One is LIVE now. New episodes Fridays.Motherhood Upgraded (hosted by Theresa Y) Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • The Rainy Day Fix | Disappointment
    Aug 22 2025

    Have you ever planned something so perfectly… only to have it ruined? What do you do when your BIG PLANS turn into a BIG OLD PUDDLE?


    Mindy worked hard to make her class picnic extra special. But when a surprise rainstorm cancels everything, Mindy feels crushed—and invisible. With a little help from Ms. Ramos, her brother Benji, and Dad, Mindy learns that even though you can't control everything, you CAN control how you react.☀️


    🎧 Perfect for:

    • ​Quiet time
    • ​Winding down before bed
    • ​Starting conversations about big feelings


    ✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

    ✨ Narrated by the full Brightview Crew cast

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    5 mins
  • The Big Letdown | Disappointment
    Aug 15 2025

    Have you ever been so excited for something… that when it got canceled, it felt like the worst thing EVER? What do you do when a BIG DAY turns into a BIG OLD MESS?


    Benji couldn’t wait for Picnic Day. But when a storm cancels everything, Benji’s excitement turns into disappointment. With a little help from Dad, Benji learns that it’s okay to feel disappointed. Join Benji and the Brightview Crew in this story about disappointment and learning to: Feel It. Name It. And Try Again.


    🎧 Perfect for:

    • ​Quiet time
    • ​Winding down before bed
    • ​Starting conversations about big feelings


    ✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

    ✨ Narrated by the full Brightview Crew cast

    👉 Tap follow to hear more screen-optional stories for little listeners with big feelings.

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    5 mins
  • The Zoom Zoom Slow Down | Impulse Control
    Aug 8 2025

    Have YOU ever been so excited that you couldn’t sit still? Or made a choice too fast—and then wished you hadn’t?


    Benji's bursting with energy and big ideas—but when his body zooms faster than his brain, things don’t always go as planned. With a little help from Ms. Patel—and a lot of teamwork—he learns that slowing down isn’t losing. It’s choosing.


    Join Benji and the Brightview Crew in this story about self-regulation, teamwork, and learning to Stop. Breathe. Think.


    This episode celebrates self-awareness, cooperation, and the power of pausing (impulse control).


    🎧 Perfect for:

    • ​Quiet time
    • ​Winding down before bed
    • ​Starting conversations about big feelings


    ✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

    ✨ Narrated by the full Brightview Crew cast

    👉 Tap follow to hear more screen-optional stories for little listeners with big feelings.

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    6 mins
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