What if standing up for kindness meant losing your friends?

Josie has always felt a bit nervous around her friendship group, but lately things have gotten worse. The girls start gossiping, laughing at others, and even tell Josie to say something unkind to another girl. She knows it’s wrong—but saying no might make her the next target. As Josie wrestles with her feelings, a wise chat with Mum helps her untangle what’s going on inside. This episode explores the bravery it takes to walk away from a friendship that doesn’t feel right—and how choosing kindness can help you grow into someone you’re proud of.

Parent Conversation Guide:

What this episode is about: This story explores peer pressure and "mean girl" friendship dynamics through Josie, who feels uncomfortable about how her group treats others. As she wrestles with standing up for what’s right or staying in the group, her mum helps her reflect on her feelings and values. It models emotional coaching, self-awareness, and choosing kindness over popularity.

Conversation Starters:

• “Have you ever been in a group where someone said something mean about someone else?”
  “What do you think Josie was feeling when Claudia told her to say something unkind?”
• “Why do you think Josie was so nervous about standing up for what she believed in?”
• “Has anything like this happened in your friendship group?”

Phrases to Try:

• “It’s okay to feel nervous. That feeling can help us pause and decide what matters most.”
• “When you feel that funny twisty feeling inside, it might be your conscience talking to you.”
• “Choosing kindness might feel lonely at first—but it helps grow your courage and integrity.”

How to Model:

• Share an age-appropriate story about a time you walked away from gossip or unkindness.
• Celebrate brave decisions your child makes to be kind, even when others aren’t.
• Use the phrase: “That’s not easy—and you still did what was right. That’s real strength.”

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Some days feel heavy — like nothing goes right. In this gentle, relatable story, Luna faces one of those hard days where mistakes pile up and emotions run high. Through caring guidance, she learns how to pause, take a deep breath, and choose small actions that turn the day around.

Perfect for girls aged 6–10, this calming bedtime episode teaches practical strategies for managing big feelings, building resilience, and finding hope after disappointment. Parents can use the accompanying conversation guide to talk with their daughters about emotional regulation, problem-solving, and seeing setbacks as part of life’s learning journey.

If your child struggles with overwhelm, frustration, or “everything’s going wrong” days, Luna – Hard Days offers a soothing mix of storytelling, empathy, and actionable tools — helping them end the day with peace and confidence for tomorrow.

Parent Conversation Guide

This episode offers a chance to talk about emotional resilience, invisible effort, and how to support children who feel overwhelmed — especially those with learning or neurodevelopmental differences.

Start with curiosity

• "Have you ever had a day like Luna’s?"
• "What part of her day felt hardest to you?"
• "When things feel hard for you, what helps?"

Acknowledge the invisible effort

• "Sometimes we don’t realise how hard kids are working just to keep up."
• "You do so many things every day that others don’t always see — I’m really proud of you."
• "It’s okay if you’re tired. That doesn’t mean you’re not doing enough."

Teach the truth about hard days

• "Hard days don’t last forever."
• "They feel big when we’re in them, but they pass — and there are good days ahead."
• "Every time you keep going, you’re growing stronger."

Build their self-worth

• "You don’t need to get everything right to be amazing."
• "You are loved and valuable exactly as you are — not just when you succeed."

If your child has learning differences (diagnosed or not):

• Normalize the effort they put in.
• Remind them their brain works differently — not wrongly.
  
  
  

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When a playground game turns tense, Heidi finds herself caught in the middle of two friends arguing over who gets to be the mum. One pulls her in. The other wants her to take sides. In this heartfelt story about peacemaking, pressure, and quiet courage, girls will see what it means to stay calm, speak gently, and choose kindness — even when it’s hard. A beautiful reflection on friendship, tension, and growth for girls navigating big emotions and playground politics.

Parent Conversation Guide

Why This Episode Matters:
This story opens up space to talk about both being caught in the middle of conflict and being the one who pulls others in. It gently explores how kids can grow in empathy, honesty, and peacemaking — and encourages thoughtful reflection after conflict, not shame.

Themes to Explore Together:

• Peacemaking: What does it look like to stay calm and kind when others are arguing?
• Pressure: How do we respond when someone wants us to take sides?
• Reflection: What can we learn when we realise we’ve said something unkind?
• Friendship growth: How can we care about our friends without trying to control them?
  
  
  

Questions to Ask:

• “Have you ever felt like Heidi — stuck between two friends?”
• “What helps you stay kind when things feel tense?”
• “Have you ever said something like Ava did, and later wished you hadn’t?”
• “What’s one thing you could try next time things start to go sideways?”
  
  
  

Helpful Phrases to Model or Try Together:

• “I’m not picking sides — I just want us all to feel heard.”
• “I really want a turn, but I can wait if someone else hasn’t had one.”
• “I feel upset, but I don’t want to hurt anyone with my words.”
  
  
  

Modelling Tip for Grown-Ups:
Let your child see you pause and reflect after a tense moment — “That didn’t come out how I meant it. I think I was trying to be right instead of kind.” Modelling thoughtful repair helps children do the same.

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