After a fun playdate with her friends, Ella grabs what she thinks are her shoes—until she gets home and notices they feel… newer. Nicer. Cleaner. A quiet voice in her heart starts to whisper that they aren’t hers, but she doesn’t say anything. Even when her mum asks. Even when Ivy’s mum checks in. This episode gently explores how easy it is to ignore our conscience when we want something, and how integrity grows when we stop, own our mistakes, and make things right.

Perfect for girls learning to listen to their conscience, handle temptation, and develop emotional maturity in small everyday choices.

Conversation Starters:

• What made Ella want to keep the shoes?
• Why do you think she told a lie instead of the truth?
• What helped her decide to make it right?
  
  
  

Phrases You Can Use:

• “It’s okay to make mistakes—but we always want to make them right.”
• “Our conscience helps guide us, even when no one’s looking.”
• “I’m proud of you when you choose honesty, especially when it’s hard.”
  
  
  

What to Model:

• Be brave enough to teach, or discipline, your child when they do make a mistake. To own it - but teach them to make it right. This is for their good. 
• Stay calm when your child admits a mistake—this teaches that confession leads to connection, not punishment.
• Share a story of a time you felt tempted to hide something, but chose honesty instead.
• Celebrate when your child takes ownership of their actions, even in small things—it’s how integrity is built over time.

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