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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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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