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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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

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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

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Have YOU ever made a mistake so big… you wanted to erase EVERYTHING?

When Mindy messes up her art project the day before the big showcase, she’s ready to throw it all away. But with a little help from Grandma—and a lot of heart—she learns that mistakes can be the beginning of something beautiful.

Join Mindy and the Brightview Crew in this story about perfection, pressure, and finding the magic in imperfection.

This episode celebrates honesty, resilience, and the courage to begin again.

🎧 Perfect for:

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

✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

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Have YOU ever felt embarrassed about your lunch - or seen someone else get teased for theirs?

When kids start making fun of a classmate's lunch, Mindy starts to wonder more about the connection between food and her culture.

Join Mindy, Zola, Sofia, Zayed and the Brightview Crew in this story about food, culture, and standing up for kindness at the lunch table.

This episode celebrates courage, curiosity, and the delicious power of sharing who we are.

🎧 Perfect for:

• Quiet time

• Winding down before bed

• Starting conversations about big feelings

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Have YOU ever felt left out—even by your best friend?

When Mindy’s bestie Sofia teams up with the new kid, Mindy starts to feel invisible. 🥶Jealousy, hurt feelings, and shifting friendships? That’s a Friend Freeze.

Join Mindy, Sofia, Zayed, and the Brightview Crew as they explore friendship changes, emotional regulation, and how to find your voice when you’re feeling small.

This episode helps kids name tricky emotions and practice empathy—even when feelings get frosty.

🎧 Perfect for:

• Quiet time

• Winding down before bed

• Starting conversations about big feelings

✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

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Have YOU ever been told you’re tattling—when you were just trying to help?

Benji means well, but when he starts reporting everything in class, his teacher and friends get frustrated. 🤔😟

Join Benji, Mindy, and the Brightview Crew as they learn about the difference between tattling and helping—with a little help from the Problem Scale.

This playful story helps kids recognize small vs. big problems and practice speaking up with kindness.

🎧 Perfect for:

• Quiet time

• Winding down before bed

• Starting conversations about big feelings

✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

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Have YOU ever felt nervous on the first day of school?

When Mindy starts at a new school, she’s excited—but also a little scared. 😬

Join Mindy, Benji, and the Brightview Crew as they explore first-day jitters, bravery, and the power of a kind smile. This heartwarming story helps kids process social anxiety and build confidence through story-based learning.

🎧 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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