The Thankful Kids

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.

Ep.27 - Surfing Your Thoughts

Marnie takes listeners to the beach where Carter learns to surf and discovers that thoughts are like waves — you don’t have to ride every one. With Coach Kiri's help, Carter practices noticing tricky thoughts and choosing kinder ones instead.

Ep.26 - Play the Present Moment Game!

Join Marnie on a mindful adventure as she guides kids through the Present Moment Game, noticing one thing they can see, one thing they can hear, and one thing they can feel. This short episode shows how using your senses brings calm, gratitude, and a tiny peaceful hug from the inside.