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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