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 bedtim...
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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 bedtim...
Eliza just rejoined gymnastics after a year off—but the skills are harder now, and the group has moved ahead without her. When a classmate makes her feel small, Eliza starts wondering if she even belongs anymore. This episode gently explores feelings of insecurity, the courage it takes to try again, and how growth happens when we keep showing up, even when it’s hard. A calming episode to help your daughter process performance anxiety, social confidence, and perseverance. Conversation Starte...
Ever Wonder
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 bedtim...
