💚🎉 Aelin’s Adventure Episode 32: Liver Day! 🎉💚
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This week’s episode is a very special one because we’re celebrating a very special day in Aelin’s life: Liver Day!

Every year, our family throws a party to celebrate Aelin’s second chance at life and the incredible journey that brought her to where she is today.

Aelin was born with biliary atresia and was diagnosed when she was just two months old. After months of hospital stays and traveling to Pittsburgh for specialized care, Aelin eventually received a life-saving liver transplant from a living donor—someone who donated part of their liver to help save her life.

But this episode isn't just about what happened back then. ❤️ It's about celebrating today!

Aelin tells us about this year's Liver Day celebration, including:

🎁 Some of her favorite gifts
🎉 Her favorite activities
🍰 Her favorite parts of the party
💚 The people and things she's most thankful for

We also have another WEIRD BUT TRUE! segment, where Aelin learns some amazing facts about the liver—including just how incredible this organ really is!

And of course, we'll play a little liver trivia, hear Aelin's 2-Minute Liver Day Story, and answer last week's Question of the Week.

💚 This week's Question of the Week:
What is your favorite party game?

Is it Pin the Tail on the Donkey or maybe Musical Chairs?

Answer on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us at [email protected].

Thank you for joining us for one of the most meaningful adventures we've shared yet.

Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! 💚🎈

⚡ Aelin’s Adventure Episode 31: Electricity! ⚡
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This week on Aelin’s Adventure, we’re powering up! 🔋 Aelin has been learning all about electricity, and now she’s ready to share what she discovered.

Aelin and Dad explore what electricity is, where we use it every day, and how tiny particles called electrons help make electricity work. We also learn about conductors and insulators before playing a fun “Conductor or Insulator?” guessing game that kids can play along with at home!

⚡ Plus, Aelin introduces our brand-new Weird But True! segment with a shocking fact about electric eels! 🐍⚡

We also travel back in history to learn about Benjamin Franklin and his famous experiments with electricity and lightning. 🪁

And for this week's 2-Minute Story, Aelin imagines what it would be like to spend an entire day without electricity! 💡😱

🌟 Question of the Week:
What is your favorite thing that uses electricity?

Is it your favorite video game? A TV? Your tablet? A lamp? Something completely different? Tell us on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us at [email protected]!

❤️ Next week is a very special episode.
We're celebrating Liver Day—the day Aelin received her new liver and our family was given an incredible reason to celebrate. We'll be sharing why this day means so much to our family.

Thank you for joining Aelin on another adventure! Don't forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast so more kids can discover Aelin's Adventure.

Remember… Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! ⚡💛

🌟 Aelin’s Adventure Episode 30: Exploring Constellations! 🌟
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We’re celebrating 30 episodes of Aelin’s Adventure by looking up at the night sky! 🌌

For this episode, Aelin has been doing her homework! After watching several Crash Course Kids videos, she’s ready to teach us what she’s learned about constellations.

Aelin and Dad explore:
⭐ What exactly is a constellation?
🌎 Why different parts of Earth see different constellations
🧭 How the North Star can help us find north
⭐ How the Big Dipper can help us find the North Star and the Little Dipper
🐉 Some of Aelin’s favorite constellations
🚂 The connection between the North Star and stories of the Underground Railroad
🎲 And a fun “What Is This Constellation?” guessing game!

Then, instead of her usual imaginative story, Aelin shares her very own 2-Minute Constellation Lesson, teaching listeners all the cool things she learned while preparing for this episode. 🌟

We also look back at last week's Question of the Week:

🚲 What was your first bike like?

And now it's your turn!

What is your favorite constellation?

Do you love Orion, the Big Dipper, Draco, Cassiopeia, or something completely different? We'd love to hear from you!

Answer on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us at [email protected].

⚡ Next week on Aelin's Adventure: We're starting a brand-new adventure and learning all about ELECTRICITY!

Thank you for joining Aelin for 30 adventures! If you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to follow, rate, and share Aelin's Adventure with a friend. Every listen helps more kids discover the show. 💛

Remember… Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! ⭐

🌌 Question of the Week:

🚲💛 Aelin's Adventure Episode 29: Big Feelings & Bike Rides 💛🚲
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This week on Aelin's Adventure, we had a last-minute change of plans—and it turned into one of Aelin's biggest adventures yet!

Over the weekend, during the Franklinville Community Yard Sale, Aelin worked hard selling some of her old toys and even some of the colorful bracelets she's been making. Her goal? To earn enough money to buy a bike of her very own. Thanks to her determination, generosity from our community, and a lot of hard work, she reached her goal!

That exciting milestone inspired this week's episode, where Aelin and Dad talk about the many emotions that come with learning something new. From feeling nervous and frustrated to proud and brave, riding a bike has taught Aelin that big adventures often come with big feelings—and that it's okay to keep trying, even when something feels difficult.

You'll also hear:
🚲 Aelin share her newest bike adventure.
😊 A fun game about different emotions.
📖 A brand-new 2-Minute Story.
🎙️ Answers from last week's Question of the Week.

❓ This Week's Question of the Week:
What was your first bike like?

Did it have training wheels? Was it your favorite color? We'd love to hear your story! Answer on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us at [email protected].

✨ Next week, we're looking up at the night sky as we explore the amazing world of constellations!

Thank you for joining us on another adventure. If you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to follow, leave a rating, and share it with a friend. It helps more families discover Aelin's Adventure!

Remember... Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! 💙

☀️⛅ Aelin's Adventure Episode 28: Weather Wonders! ⛅☀️
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What's your favorite kind of weather? 🌈

This week on Aelin's Adventure, Aelin explores the amazing world of weather! Together, she and Dad talk about sunny days, rainy afternoons, snowy adventures, and everything in between. Along the way, they learn about different kinds of clouds, discover what makes the weather change, and play a fun weather guessing game that kids can play along with at home!

Instead of her usual 2-Minute Story, Aelin has something extra special this week—she performs an original weather-themed song! 🎵 It's a fun surprise you won't want to miss.

We also:
☁️ Learn about fluffy cumulus clouds, blanket-like stratus clouds, and stormy cumulonimbus clouds.
🌦️ Discover how the Sun, wind, and water work together to create weather.
🎙️ Read answers from last week's Question of the Week.

🌤️ This Week's Question of the Week:
What is your favorite kind of weather?

Do you love sunshine, snow, rain, thunderstorms, or something else? Tell us on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us at [email protected].

If you're enjoying Aelin's Adventure, don't forget to follow, leave a rating, and share the podcast with a friend. It helps more families discover our adventures!

And remember...

Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! 💛🌈

🏊💦 Aelin's Adventure Episode 27: Swim Lessons! 💦🏊
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Grab your towel and jump in! This week on Aelin's Adventure, Aelin talks all about one of her newest adventures—swim lessons!

She shares what it was like when she first started swimming, the skills she's learning, what she's most proud of, and what she hopes to master next. Along the way, Dad teaches why learning to swim is such an important life skill and reminds everyone how to stay safe around the water.

You'll also hear another imaginative Aelin's 2-Minute Story, play a fun game of "Would You Rather?", and hear answers to last week's Question of the Week all about favorite family vacations.

🏖️ This Week's Question of the Week:
What is your favorite thing to do in the water?

Do you love swimming, floating, splashing, or playing water games? We'd love to hear from you!

Answer on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us at [email protected].

Thank you for listening to Aelin's Adventure! If you enjoy the show, don't forget to follow, leave a rating, and share it with a friend. It helps more families discover our adventures!

And remember…

Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! 💙🏊

🌉✨ Aelin’s Adventure — A Trip to the Top of the Gateway Arch! ✨🌉 A podcast for kids, by a kid!

This week, Aelin takes you on one of her biggest adventures yet—a trip to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri! And this adventure starts in a very special way... live from inside the Gateway Arch! As Aelin, family friend Genevieve, her brother Atlas, Mama, and Gaga ride back down to the ground, you can even hear the tram in the background while they share what it was like standing 630 feet above the city.

Once they're safely back on the ground, Aelin talks about her favorite parts of visiting the Arch, learns fun facts about this incredible landmark, and shares another imaginative Aelin's 2-Minute Story. This week, she tells everyone about her newest hobby—making colorful loom bracelets—and she'd love to share them with her listeners! 💖

🎁 Want a bracelet from Aelin? Have a grown-up email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ with your mailing address and your favorite colors, and Aelin will make one just for you! If you attend our elementary school, she can even hand-deliver it to you there!

We also: 🦖 Read answers to last week's Question of the Week: What is your favorite fossil or Pokémon Fossil? 🎙️ Hear a special voice message from Mama! 🏖️ Ask this week's Question of the Week:

✨ What has been your favorite family vacation?

You can answer on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us—we'd love to hear from you!

And don't miss next week's episode, where Aelin dives into a brand-new adventure as she talks all about swimming lessons! 🏊‍♀️

Remember… Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! 💛

🦖⚡ Aelin's Adventure — Pokémon Fossil Museum at the Field Museum! ⚡🦖
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This week, Aelin takes listeners on an unforgettable adventure to the Pokémon Fossil Museum at Chicago's famous Field Museum! Together, she and Dad explore a one-of-a-kind exhibit where the worlds of Pokémon and paleontology come together.

Join Aelin as she shares:

• Her favorite Pokémon from the exhibit ⚡
• The coolest dinosaur fossils she saw 🦕
• What fossils are and how scientists discover them
• Why museums are such exciting places to learn and explore
• And what made this adventure so special!

Of course, Aelin also shares another imaginative Aelin's 2-Minute Story, inspired by fossils, Pokémon, and adventure.

✨ Question of the Week:
What's your favorite fossil or Fossil Pokémon?

Tell us your answer on Spotify or have a grown-up send us a voice memo or email at [email protected].

👀 Next week: Join us as Aelin's Adventure goes on the road to St. Louis to visit one of America's most famous landmarks—the Gateway Arch! 🌉

Thank you for coming on another adventure with us!

Remember… Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! 💛

🏃‍♂️🏀 Aelin's Adventure — Thank You, Coach Howe! 🏀🏃‍♂️
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This week on Aelin's Adventure, Aelin celebrates one of the people who helped make kindergarten so much fun—her gym teacher, Coach Howe!

Before the interview, Aelin shares her favorite memories from gym class, talks about the games she loved playing, and reflects on how she grew stronger, faster, and more confident throughout the school year.

Then, Aelin sits down with Coach Howe as he celebrates his retirement. Together they talk about:

• What CRE was like when he first started teaching
• Why he became a coach and gym teacher
• His favorite sports and activities to teach
• His favorite memories from his years at CRE
• What he'll miss most
• What he's looking forward to in retirement
• And what he hopes his students will remember for years to come

You'll also hear another imaginative Aelin's 2-Minute Story, answers from last week's Question of the Week, and a preview of next week's adventure all about the Pokémon Fossil Museum! 🦖⚡

✨ Question of the Week:
What was your favorite game in gym class?

You can answer on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us at [email protected].

Thank you, Coach Howe, for inspiring generations of students to stay active, work together, and have fun. Congratulations on your retirement! 💙

Remember… Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! 💛

🎓🌞 Aelin’s Adventure — Closing Out Kindergarten with Mrs. Comstock! 🌞🎓
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Kindergarten may be ending, but the memories will last forever!

In this special episode of Aelin’s Adventure, Aelin looks back on an unforgettable year of learning, growing, making friends, and discovering new things. She shares her favorite kindergarten memories, talks about what she's looking forward to this summer, and thanks the people who helped make this year so special.

Then, Aelin sits down with her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Comstock, for a heartfelt interview. They talk about why she became a teacher, what it's like watching children grow throughout the school year, the moments she'll always remember, and the advice she has for kids as they move on to new adventures.

You'll also hear another imaginative Aelin's 2-Minute Story, this time about the magic of Moving Up Day!

✨ Question of the Week:
What are you most excited to do this summer?

Kids can answer on Spotify, send us a voice memo, or have a grown-up email us at [email protected].

Thank you for joining us on Aelin's kindergarten adventure. We can't wait to see what first grade brings!

And remember…

Be kind, keep fighting, and do your best! 💛