Ep.28 - How Gratitude Changes Your Brain

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.

Ep.28 - How Gratitude Changes Your Brain

In this episode Marnie tells the story of Freddie, whose first football game is cancelled but who discovers that plans can change and fun can still be found when his family creates an indoor obstacle-course game. He learns that gratitude helps balance big feelings and see what's still good.