The Thankful Kids

Saying "sorry" can be hard, and forgiving someone can be even harder. In this heartfelt episode, Johnnie discovers that mistakes don't have to end a friendship, and that gratitude can grow through forgiveness, kindness, and the courage to give someone a second chance. 💛

Big feelings are a normal part of growing up and they don't stop us from being thankful. In this gentle episode, Phoebe learns that gratitude can sit alongside sadness, anger, and frustration, helping us find a little light even on the toughest days.

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. ✨💛

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.