Have YOU ever felt embarrassed about your lunch - or seen someone else get teased for theirs?

When kids start making fun of a classmate's lunch, Mindy starts to wonder more about the connection between food and her culture.

Join Mindy, Zola, Sofia, Zayed and the Brightview Crew in this story about food, culture, and standing up for kindness at the lunch table.

This episode celebrates courage, curiosity, and the delicious power of sharing who we are.

🎧 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 felt left out—even by your best friend?
When Mindy’s bestie Sofia teams up with the new kid, Mindy starts to feel invisible. 🥶Jealousy, hurt feelings, and shifting friendships? That’s a Friend Freeze.

Join Mindy, Sofia, Zayed, and the Brightview Crew as they explore friendship changes, emotional regulation, and how to find your voice when you’re feeling small.

This episode helps kids name tricky emotions and practice empathy—even when feelings get frosty.

🎧 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 told you’re tattling—when you were just trying to help?
Benji means well, but when he starts reporting everything in class, his teacher and friends get frustrated. 🤔😟

Join Benji, Mindy, and the Brightview Crew as they learn about the difference between tattling and helping—with a little help from the Problem Scale.

This playful story helps kids recognize small vs. big problems and practice speaking up with kindness.

🎧 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 felt nervous on the first day of school?
When Mindy starts at a new school, she’s excited—but also a little scared. 😬

Join Mindy, Benji, and the Brightview Crew as they explore first-day jitters, bravery, and the power of a kind smile. This heartwarming story helps kids process social anxiety and build confidence through story-based learning.

🎧 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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Welcome to Next Chapter Kid Stories. Stories for little listeners with big feelings. Join Mindy, Benji, and the rest of the Brightview Crew as they learn to be brave, kind, and true to themselves.

These stories are PERFECT for quiet time, car rides, or winding down before bed. Enjoy with or without screens. Each story is designed to support social-emotional learning, spark important conversations, and help kids feel seen and understood.