A story about temptation, integrity, and doing what’s right even after getting it wrong.

When Aria spotted the last Woolworths collectable she needed—Space Cat*—sitting on the ground with no tag and no one around, it felt like a sign. She slipped it into her pocket. But soon after, something began to twist in her chest: her conscience. This story explores what it means to be trustworthy—not by never making mistakes, but by having the courage to make things right. With help from her mum, Aria learns that integrity is listening to that quiet voice inside, even when it’s hard.

A thoughtful, honest story about temptation, guilt, and growing a heart that chooses truth.

*Space Cat and other characters are Laura's creative liberty - never fear, there is not another collectable you are to be hunting down!!

Parent Conversation Guide

Conversation Starters:
What did Aria do when she found the toy?
Why do you think she felt funny in her tummy later on?
Have you ever had a moment where you knew you needed to make something right?

Phrases You Can Use:
“I’m proud of you for telling the truth, even when it was hard.”
“Your conscience is there to help guide you. We can always listen and make things right.”
“Making a mistake doesn’t make you bad—it’s what you choose next that matters.”

What to Model:
Respond calmly when your child confesses something hard—this helps them learn that telling the truth leads to connection, not punishment.
Talk openly about your own moments of conscience and integrity.
Reinforce that courage isn’t just doing the right thing at first—it’s also admitting when you didn’t, and choosing to fix it. Model this next time you are angry, unkind, misunderstand something, blame or stuff up in some way.

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Chloe is tired of always doing more. More jobs, more rules, more responsibility. It feels like her little sister Zoe gets away with everything—especially when she gets a treat after making a huge backyard mess. But after a big meltdown, Chloe’s grandma gently helps her understand that fairness isn’t always about things being equal—it’s about what each person needs in that moment. This episode helps kids explore big feelings about fairness, how to see from someone else’s perspective, and what it means to love others patiently within a family.

Perfect for girls navigating sibling dynamics, emotional regulation, and learning that strong hearts don’t always get their way—but keep showing up with kindness anyway.

Parent Conversation Guide

Conversation Starters:
What parts of Chloe’s day felt unfair to her?
Have you ever had a moment like that with a sibling or friend?
Why do you think Chloe’s grandma reminded her that fairness isn’t always about things being equal?

Phrases You Can Use:
“It’s okay to feel upset. Let’s talk about what felt unfair.”
“Fair doesn’t always mean everyone gets the same thing—it means everyone gets what they need.”
“Even when you’re hurting, your honesty and kindness still matter.”

What to Model:
Model empathy when your child is upset about perceived unfairness by staying calm and listening first.
Name what’s hard, and gently introduce the idea that needs differ in a family—and love means helping each other through those differences.
Praise moments when your child acts with patience, maturity, or chooses kindness, even when it costs them.

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In this heartfelt episode of Ever Wonder, we meet Violet—a girl who tries her hardest but still comes last in her school’s cross-country race. As Violet struggles with shame, self-doubt, and feeling like she’s not good enough, listeners are gently invited to explore what makes someone truly valuable.

Perfect for girls aged 6–10, this story opens up meaningful conversations about failure, self-worth, and identity. It offers practical tools to help kids separate their performance from their value and encourages quiet strength, empathy, and resilience. Includes a calming affirmation and a parent conversation guide to help your daughter process moments of disappointment and grow in confidence.

Parent Conversation Guide

Conversation Starters:

• How did Violet feel when she came last? Have you ever felt like that?
• Why do you think she was so sad even though people were cheering?
• Have you ever worked really hard at something and it still didn’t go how you wanted?
• What do you think it means to be “strong,” even when things don’t look successful?
  
  

Phrases You Can Use:

• It’s okay to feel disappointed when something matters to you and it doesn’t go how you hoped.
• You are valuable, even when things are hard or don’t go right.
• Your worth isn’t tied to how fast, smart, or talented you are. I love who you are, not what you do.
• It takes real courage to keep going when things are hard. I’m proud of how you keep showing up.
  
  

Ways to Model This as a Parent:

• Talk honestly about something you tried but didn’t succeed in—and how it felt.
• Praise effort and character over outcome: “I noticed how kind you were when your friend was upset” instead of “You did the best.”
• Let your child hear you challenge your own inner critic out loud: “I didn’t do as well as I hoped, but that doesn’t change who I am.”
• Celebrate small acts of kindness, growth, and persistence in your child and yourself.
• Avoid over-focusing on achievements. Instead, say things like, “I love the way you tried,” or “I admire your courage to keep going.”

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Ivy usually manages just fine—but when too many loud, fast, unpredictable things happen in a short time, her senses become overwhelmed. From basketball training to a noisy family dinner and a crowded school assembly, it all becomes too much. In this gentle story, children learn what sensory overload can feel like, how to recognise when they’re ‘full,’ and how to start building their own calming toolbox. Whether they’re highly sensitive themselves or have friends who are, this episode helps children understand, empathise, and rest well at the end of a big day.

Parent Conversation Guide

1. Conversation Starters
Ask your child:

• “Have you ever felt like Ivy? Like everything was happening too fast, too loud, or all at once?”
• “What do you think it means when someone’s ‘full’? How can we tell when that’s happening?”
• “Did any part of Ivy’s day sound like something you’ve experienced before?”
  
  

2. Helpful Phrases to Use
Try saying:

• “It sounds like your jar is getting full—would a quiet moment help?”
• “You’re not being ‘too much’—you’re just feeling a lot right now.”
• “We all feel full sometimes. Let’s figure out what helps you feel safe again.”
• “Would it help to make a list of what fills and empties your jar?”
  
  

3. Skills to Model and Encourage

• Help your child build a ‘calm toolbox’—this might include drawing, jumping on the trampoline, reading, music, or sensory toys.
• Talk about what overstimulation can feel like (racing heart, tired eyes, wanting to hide) and name it when you see it.
• With siblings or friends, model compassion by saying things like: “Sometimes Ivy just needs a quieter space. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to play.”
• Share times you have felt overwhelmed and what helped you come back to calm.
  
  

4. If Your Child Isn’t Highly Sensitive
Use this episode to develop empathy:

• “Not everyone feels the world the same way. What do you think it would feel like to hear and feel everything more intensely?”
• “What are kind ways we can help someone who’s overwhelmed?”
• “What could we do if a friend is quiet, teary, or needs space?”
  
  
  

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Matilda and her sister Madison sneak a few cookies from the pantry — ones they baked together — even though Mum had asked them to wait. No one sees. No one gets in trouble. But later that night, Matilda feels the quiet weight of her decision.

This gentle story explores the power of integrity, what it feels like to choose wrong, and how to become the kind of person you — and others — can trust. A calm, thoughtful reflection for girls learning to grow in honesty and character.

Parent Conversation Guide
Why This Episode Matters:
This story helps girls process the quiet inner conflict of making a wrong choice — especially when no one is watching and no one finds out. It affirms that those uneasy feelings are not a sign of failure, but a sign of growth. Matilda’s story gives children a safe way to explore conscience, integrity, and how to take steps toward becoming trustworthy and honest people.

Themes to Explore Together:

• What is integrity, and why does it matter?
• How do our choices shape who we’re becoming?
• Why do we sometimes make the wrong decision, even when we know better?
• What does it look like to grow from a mistake without shame?
  
  

Questions to Ask:

• “Have you ever done something you weren’t supposed to, even if no one knew?”
• “What helped Matilda realise she wasn’t proud of her choice?”
• “What do you think you’d do next time if you were in her shoes?”
• “How do we know when something just doesn’t sit right inside us?”
  
  

Helpful Phrases to Try:

• “You don’t have to be perfect to grow.”
• “It’s brave to admit when something wasn’t right.”
• “Even mistakes can help shape you into someone strong.”
• “Doing what’s right when no one is watching — that’s real strength.”
  
  

Model It:
Let your child see your own moments of reflection:
“I wish I’d handled that differently. Next time, I want to pause and think more.”
This models that self-awareness and change are part of maturity — not something to hide from.

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Daisy is a gentle girl who feels things deeply—especially when someone around her seems sad. In this heartfelt episode, Daisy borrows a classmate’s pencil and begins to worry that she may have hurt her feelings.

As Daisy tries to make sense of Olivia’s quiet mood, her mind spirals and her heart grows heavy. But with gentle reflection, a warm moment with her mum, and a simple act of kindness, Daisy learns something important: she can care without carrying everything.

This episode helps young girls understand big empathy, self-blame, and the power of asking instead of assuming. Through story, breathwork, and calming affirmation, your child will learn to recognise emotional spirals and gently let go of what isn’t theirs to hold.

Perfect for Highly Sensitive and High Empath girls who often take on more than they need to.

Parent Conversation Guide
What this episode helps with:
This story is designed for children who are highly empathetic or emotionally sensitive. These kids often notice subtle cues, internalise others’ emotions, and assume responsibility for feelings that aren't theirs. It can lead to emotional overload, bedtime worry loops, and guilt.

Themes to explore with your child:

• Empathy vs. emotional responsibility
• How to notice others’ feelings without assuming blame
• Replacing “what if I upset them?” with “I can ask if they’re okay”
  
  

Conversation Starters:

• “Have you ever worried someone was upset because of something you did—even if you weren’t sure?”
• “When you feel sad like Daisy did, what does it feel like in your body?”
• “What do you think Daisy’s mum did really well when Daisy was upset?”
• “How could you show kindness next time someone feels sad—without holding it in your heart all night?”

Phrases to model:

• “You can be kind, and still let go.”
• “Their feelings are not your fault, even if you noticed them first.”
• “It’s okay to care deeply. It’s also okay to rest.”
  
  

How to support your child:
Help them learn to name what they feel, check for facts (“Did I say something unkind?”), and gently ask when unsure. Encourage simple offloading techniques before bed: drawing, writing, prayer, or just saying, “I noticed this today—and I’m letting it go.”

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When a few boys at school start calling Ellie “Ellie the Elephant,” she shrugs it off—until the teasing keeps popping up all day. Back home, she chats with her mum, who listens carefully and helps Ellie think through what teasing really is… and how to stand up for herself with strength and a little sparkle.

This episode gently explores what to do when a joke isn’t funny anymore, how to draw healthy boundaries, and how to face teasing without losing your cool (or your kindness).

Parent Conversation Guide
Use this episode to open a meaningful chat about teasing, power dynamics, and confident self-expression. Here are some ways to talk it through:

Start with curiosity
Ask:

• "Has anything like that ever happened to you?"
• "How do you usually feel when someone teases you, even as a ‘joke’?"
• "What do you think Ellie did well?"
  
  

Acknowledge their experience
You could say:

• "It’s okay to feel annoyed or even hurt when teasing happens."
• "You don’t have to laugh along if it’s not funny to you."
• "You’re allowed to set a boundary, even if it’s small or quiet."
  
  

Model confidence and boundaries
Try sharing:

• A time when you were teased and how you responded.
• Ways you’ve seen people set kind but strong boundaries.
  
  

Help them prepare; Brainstorm:

• "What are some things you could say if this happens again?"
• "Would you like to practice a line together?"
  
  

If your child tends to do the teasing:

• Gently explore how teasing might feel to the other person.
• Ask: "Have you ever laughed at a joke that might’ve made someone else uncomfortable?"
• Encourage self-awareness, empathy, and ways to be funny without targeting others.

Reinforce their identity

• "You don’t need to get smaller to fit in."
• "You’re strong, thoughtful, and your voice matters."
• "You can be kind and stand up for yourself."

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