Peace Out Podcast

Zzzzz…Kaala and Chuff are very sleepy after a long swim and journey to meet another group of red pandas. As they rest and dream, we'll do the same with some new breathing and gentle movement exercises. We end this relaxation story with a little lullaby, so this is a good one to listen to before bedtime!

Resources

The evening is coming, the sun sinks to rest,The crows are all flying straight home to their nest."Caw" says the crow as she flies over head,"It's time little people were going to bed"

Bedtime Song

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Today we talk about being happy! 😄 Kaala the red panda and Chuff the snow leopard have met someone special…find out who in this relaxation story as we talk about the feeling of happiness! If our stories make YOU happy, we'd be very grateful if you'd consider making a donation to Bedtime FM. Go to bedtime.fm/support for more details or to donate. Our entire team is made up of parent volunteers so any donation you make will help keep the lights – and the mics— on!

Questions

What makes you happy? Think of someone, a friend, parent, or neighbour. Can you name one thing that makes them happy? Is this something you can help with?The next time you're feeling happy, really happy, try to take a moment to memorize that feeling. Then try to recall that feeling next time you're feeling sad. Are smiles really contagious? Give it a try this week. Smile at someone and see if they smile back!

Resources

How a Simple Smile Benefits Your Brain and Body

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Feeling sad doesn't feel good…but did you know that sadness can help us sometimes? We explore the feeling of sadness in this relaxation story with Kaala the red panda and Chuff the snow leopard. Check out the sources we used for more information on feeling sad and how to help your children cope with that.

Questions:

When was the last time you felt sad? What made you feel sad? Why?What helps you feel better when you're feeling sad? Can you name at least three things you can do? Can you think of at least two people you can talk to when you're feeling down?If you were feeling sad and that sadness wasn't going away, who could you talk to? What can you do if you see someone else feeling sad?

Sources:

Feeling Sad and Depression

Why It's Good to Feel Sad

How to Help Kids Who Are Feeling Sad

Let it Out: How to Cope with Feeling Sad

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Jealousy is a hard emotion to deal with or even admit to being. It brings out negative feelings that make us feel bad about ourselves. Kaala is feeling jealous of Chuff in today's story and has to deal with those feelings.

Find out what she does and how you can get over the feeling of jealousy too. Check out the links below for more resources on jealousy including sibling jealousy.

A relaxation story for children ages 5–13 years old.

Questions

Do you have a brother or sister? Have you ever felt jealous of them? Do you think they ever feel jealous of you? Have you talked to your parents/caregiver about this?Mila has an older sister who does really well in school, has a lot of friends, won awards for chess and soccer, and is also really kind. Mila sometimes feels jealous of her sister. If you were Mila's friend, what could you tell her to help her feel better and less jealous?Name three things about yourself that you like or feel proud of.

References

Rhododendrons in Nepal

Seven Ways to Reduce Sibling Jealousy by Michele Borba

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What are you afraid of? Everyone is afraid of something, so what can we do to face our fears? Kaala has to face her fear of the dark today. Check out peaceoutpodcast.com for more questions and links to helpful resources after your listen!

Questions

1. (Naming the fear) What is something that you are secretly (or not-so-secretly) afraid of?

2. (Understanding the fear by breaking it down into smaller pieces) Think of at least two reasons why you find that scary. What are some things you can do to make yourself feel better/less scared/safer about those reasons?

3. (Facing your fear) Check out the https://www.anxietybc.com/parenting/helping-your-child-face-fears for tips of making a "fear ladder" to help face your fears.

Resources

http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/comments-scared.html#

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This is our first episode written especially for grown-ups! You're busy but it's so important to take some

time for yourself to rest and recharge so that you can go back and give your best to your family, work,

and all the other things that are happening. Written so that it can be listened on the go (in the car, on

the bus), before you go to sleep, or anytime in between! Let us know what you think of this episode by

tweeting us @PeaceOutPodcast, messaging us on Facebook @BedtimeFM, or emailing

[email protected]. Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts too, that really helps us!

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We take a short break from the main Peace Out story to bring you a mini mindfulness story.

In this mini episode, we are pirates ☠️ out on the open sea and it's about to rain. ⛈

This mindfulness story is suitable for children ages 5-12 years old.

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Thanks for joining us. Last time, Kaala the red panda, who is out in the mountains, looking for an ancient treasure, met a new friend—a vegetarian snow leopard named Chuff! Today we'll hear more about Chuff and also talk about H.A.L.T. I wonder what that stands for?

Questions

When is a good time for you to "press pause" for just a minute to do the Calm Down Countdown or just be quiet and still? Give it a try today and then repeat it tomorrow and the next day.Do you remember what H.A.L.T. stands for? (hungry, angry, lonely, tired)When was the last time you felt really hungry, like you were starving? Were you able to get something to eat soon after? Can you imagine if you weren't able to eat until nighttime? Or the next day? How would that feel like?Think about three ideas to help your local food bank. Can you choose one to work on this week? Can you think of at least one grown up who will help you with this?

Resources:

Snow Leopard Facts

The Anger Iceberg

H.A.L.T.

20 Service projects for kids to fight hunger

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Kaala's making her way up the mountains, in search of an ancient hidden treasure. But something's happened—someone's been following her! Today we talk about shyness and introverts. If you've been enjoying Peace Out, please consider making a donation to keep our podcast ad-free! Go to bedtime.fm/support for more details. Thank you!

Questions

When do you feel shy (meeting new people, first day of school, at a party, etc.)?Think of something that someone has done to make you feel less shy.Who's your best friend? Do you remember how you felt when you first met?Do you have a friend who you like now but wasn't sure if you'd like them when you first met? How did you become friends?

Resources:

The Shy Spectrum in Kids: Should You Be Concerned About Your Child's Shyness?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shyness-is- nice/201306/the-shy- spectrum-in- kids

Are You Shy, Introverted, Both, or Neither (and Why Does It Matter)?

https://www.quietrev.com/are-you- shy-introverted- both-or- neither-and- why-does- it-matter/

Raising an Introvert in an Extroverted World

http://www.parents.com/kids/development/shy/raising-an- introvert/

Study Sheds Light on What Makes People Shy

https://www.livescience.com/6291-study- sheds-light- people-shy.html

Shyness and children

http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/shyness_what_to_do_about_it.html

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After working through her indecision, Kaala the red panda has decided to go out to look for the ancient hidden treasure in the Himalayan Mountains! She'll be the first red panda to venture off that far and will have to figure out how she's going to find the energy and the courage to do it.

This week Kaala is making plans to go, but is starting to worry and feel anxious about the huge journey ahead. When was the last time you felt worried about something? Everyone worries and feels anxious sometimes, but what can we do about it?

A relaxation story for children ages 5–13 years old.

Questions:

Do you worry about anything? What is it?What makes you feel better when you're worried?Can you think of two grown-ups that you trust, whom you can go to if your worries are not going away? (You can think of them in your head if you'd like.)

Sources:

https://www.anxietybc.com/

http://www.therapistsb.com/blog/post/5-4- 3-2- 1-coping- technique

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