You know how fast things can go missing with kids, like a shoe, a backpack, a favorite stuffed animal. And when that happens, it can feel nearly impossible to keep looking.

In this story, Leo can’t find his helmet and feels ready to give up… until his friends join in as helmet detectives. With a little teamwork, and even a short break, the search turns into an adventure, and the helmet is finally found.

This story helps toddlers and preschoolers:

• See that it’s okay to pause when something feels difficult
• Notice how friends can help when you feel stuck
• Learn that searching can be its own little adventure
• Feel proud of working together to solve a problem

You’ll hear them say: “Searching, searching… I can find it!” And you might just find yourself using that phrase the next time something disappears at home. Little words like this tend to stick, in the best way!

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Forgiveness takes time, and that’s okay.

When Hugo accidentally knocks down Milo’s cozy reading spot, he says, “I’m sorry,” but Milo’s still upset. In this story, kids see that apologizing is a caring first step, and that forgiving can come later, when the heart is ready. With a little help (and some teamwork), Milo begins to feel better… and their friendship grows even stronger.

This episode helps toddlers and preschoolers:

• See that saying “I’m sorry” is a caring first step
• Understand that forgiveness doesn’t have to happen right away
• Notice how friends can repair hurt feelings by helping each other
• Recognize that feelings like frustration or sadness can change when we’re ready to forgive

Sometimes a simple phrase is all it takes: “Saying sorry is a start. Forgiving comes from the heart!”

It’s a way for kids to remember that apologies show we care, and forgiveness can follow when their heart feels ready. Try bringing it up the next time an “oops” moment happens with a friend or sibling.

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A fall day of apple picking, with a little waiting, a little teamwork, and a whole lot of joy.

Ella heads to the apple farm with Zara and Hugo. They ride the tractor, pick apples, in all kinds of colors, and save a few to share with someone special. But first… they have to wait.

And waiting isn’t easy.

With a quick game, a helping hand, and one extra-high apple that takes a big jump to reach, the day turns into something pretty sweet.

This episode helps toddlers and preschoolers:

• Notice what waiting feels like (wiggly, restless, a little frustrated)
• Try playful strategies, like a game, to make waiting easier
• Practice problem-solving when something’s out of reach (literally!)
• See how sharing what they picked can feel just as good as picking it

A reminder that joy isn’t always in the plan, it’s often in the little moments in between.

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