Mission: Little Siblings, Big Feelings

Welcome friends! We're so glad you're joining us for a brand new Mission episode of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast.

In this episode, Todd is joined once again by co-host Georgia, age 6, for an honest, funny, and relatable conversation about one of the trickiest parts of having a little sibling: what to do when they knock things down, rip things up, or want something completely different than you!

Georgia brings her own fresh experience to the table. Her baby brother Wesley ripped apart a picture she made with her friend at art class just before this recording, and she comes in already thinking through solutions. Together, Todd and Georgia listen to stories from Rex, Brooklynn, and Lincoln, each of whom has faced their own little sibling-sized challenge, and each of whom found a way through it.

Kids explore how to take a breath and choose one of three strategies: ask a grownup for help, make space for both people, or try doing things together and then separately. Along the way, Georgia reminds us that even when things get knocked down, sometimes you get to build something even better.

At the end of the episode, kids listening at home get their own mission: the next time a sibling changes your plan, take a breath and try one of these three kid-tested strategies.

Perfect for kids ages 3-11 and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

Hear real stories from kids navigating the ups and downs of having younger siblingsLearn three simple strategies for handling sibling conflict with patience and flexibilityExplore the idea that big feelings like frustration are totally valid and okayDiscover that sometimes when things get knocked down, you can build them back even betterReflect on what they love, and what is hard, about the siblings in their livesGrown-Ups, You Can Extend the Mission By:

Asking your child: "What's one thing that's hard about having a sibling, and one thing that's great?"Practicing the three strategies together before a conflict happensAcknowledging that frustration with siblings is normal and worth talking aboutNoticing and naming moments when your child shows patience or flexibilitySharing your own sibling stories from when you were youngAbout Little Kids, Big Hearts:

Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

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Little Kids, Big Hearts is hosted by Todd Loyd. It's produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Meaghan Penrod and Adrianna Arocho. Sound design and mixing by Ryan Marth. Special thanks to Noggin for their support and the song “Like Nobody Else” from the Big Heart Beats album.

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