Have you ever planned something so perfectly… only to have it ruined? What do you do when your BIG PLANS turn into a BIG OLD PUDDLE?

Mindy worked hard to make her class picnic extra special. But when a surprise rainstorm cancels everything, Mindy feels crushed—and invisible. With a little help from Ms. Ramos, her brother Benji, and Dad, Mindy learns that even though you can't control everything, you CAN control how you react.☀️

🎧 Perfect for:

• ​Quiet time
• ​Winding down before bed
• ​Starting conversations about big feelings

✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

✨ Narrated by the full Brightview Crew cast

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Have you ever been so excited for something… that when it got canceled, it felt like the worst thing EVER? What do you do when a BIG DAY turns into a BIG OLD MESS?

Benji couldn’t wait for Picnic Day. But when a storm cancels everything, Benji’s excitement turns into disappointment. With a little help from Dad, Benji learns that it’s okay to feel disappointed. Join Benji and the Brightview Crew in this story about disappointment and learning to: Feel It. Name It. And Try Again.

🎧 Perfect for:

• ​Quiet time
• ​Winding down before bed
• ​Starting conversations about big feelings

✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

✨ Narrated by the full Brightview Crew cast

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Have YOU ever been so excited that you couldn’t sit still? Or made a choice too fast—and then wished you hadn’t?

Benji's bursting with energy and big ideas—but when his body zooms faster than his brain, things don’t always go as planned. With a little help from Ms. Patel—and a lot of teamwork—he learns that slowing down isn’t losing. It’s choosing.

Join Benji and the Brightview Crew in this story about self-regulation, teamwork, and learning to Stop. Breathe. Think.

This episode celebrates self-awareness, cooperation, and the power of pausing (impulse control).

🎧 Perfect for:

• ​Quiet time
• ​Winding down before bed
• ​Starting conversations about big feelings

✨ Created by Motherhood Upgraded

✨ Narrated by the full Brightview Crew cast

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