The Thankful Kids

Ep.33 - Gratitude for People Who Help Us

Who are the people who help your day run smoothly? In this episode, Holly discovers the many unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to keep schools, communities, and families going.  Children will be inspired to notice these everyday helpers and share a heartfelt "thank you" with someone who might not hear it often enough. ✨💛

Ep.32 - Thankful for How I'm Growing

A short episode about Ava, a girl who learns that mistakes and practice mean she’s getting better, not worse. Her teacher shows her how tiny improvements add up, and she begins to celebrate progress instead of only perfect scores. Listeners are invited to think of something they’re working on, notice one small improvement, and say, “I’m thankful for how I’m growing.” A simple challenge helps kids celebrate effort, courage, and everyday growth.

Ep31 - Gratitude in the Waiting

In this episode of The Thankful Kids, Marnie and Arlo learn how gratitude can turn frustrating waiting into meaningful moments. When Arlo waits for his birthday, he discovers the week was full of small, joyful things he almost missed. Waiting isn't empty time — it's full of little treasures.

Ep.30 -The Power of Kind Words

This episode follows a young boy as he learns that words can hurt or heal, and that simple, kind phrases can lift someone up and fix mistakes. The episode shows how gratitude and kind words can make a big difference every day.

Ep.29 - Poppy and the Worry Cloud

The episode explains in simple, kid-friendly terms how thankful thoughts send calming signals through the brain—a tiny reset that helps you feel calmer and stronger.