Kiddywink Crew Podcast

Miguel has a passion for dancing and faces criticism when someone mocks his unique moves. Feeling disheartened, Miguel takes a reflective walk, hoping to shake off the negativity. Along the way, he stumbles upon an open dance class and decides to join in. To his surprise, he discovers that the person who laughed at him earlier is also in the class, struggling to keep up with the steps. Realizing that she was acting out of jealousy, Miguel chooses to forgive her and extends a hand of friendship by offering to be her dance partner. Through this act of kindness and understanding, Miguel not only finds reconciliation but also learns the importance of empathy and embracing others, even when faced with criticism. The episode highlights themes of resilience, forgiveness, and the power of dance to bring people together.

Sofia faces a challenge when she overhears unkind remarks from another team about her body size. Despite excelling on the beam, Sofia's confidence takes a hit. With encouragement from her coach and inner strength, she bravely confronts her feelings, sharing her experience with her coach and teammates. Sofia learns a valuable lesson about body positivity and acceptance. She discovers that each person's body and skill set are unique and that diversity strengthens their team. The episode promotes empathy, self-confidence, and celebrating differences, fostering a positive message for young listeners.

Siblings Alexia and Liam embark on a vacation to Scotland with their parents. Excited to experience the country's famed golf courses, they encounter a dilemma when Liam forgets to pack Alexia's putter.Initially upset by this oversight, Liam recalls their previous agreement where Alexia was supposed to pack the putter, emphasizing "a deal is a deal." However, rather than dwelling on blame, the siblings decide to make a new agreement. In a spirit of compromise and cooperation, they opt to forgo the use of their putters altogether, ensuring fairness and equality in their golf game. Through this experience, the podcast teaches young listeners about the importance of communication, understanding, and finding solutions together when faced with challenges. It highlights the value of honoring agreements while also demonstrating the power of teamwork and compromise in maintaining harmony and enjoyment during shared activities.

Meet Kaya, the star rugby player of the "Cape Town Cougars," who excels on the field but struggles with leadership skills. Conversely, Annika may not possess Kaya's level of skill, but she shines in her ability to connect with others. As the new rugby season kicks off, the Cougars are determined to win. However, Coach Zulu surprises everyone by naming Annika as the team captain instead of Kaya. Initially disappointed, Kaya realizes the importance of humility and supporting her teammate's strengths and learns valuable lessons about humility, teamwork, and recognizing the strengths of others, ultimately contributing to the Cougars' success on and off the field. This episode emphasizes the importance of humility in leadership and showcases how embracing one's strengths and supporting teammates can lead to collective achievement and growth.

In this episode, we follow the adventures of three friends - Ramon, Juan, and Carlos - who live in the beautiful Dominican Republic. Ramon is passionate about baseball, while Juan and Carlos prefer spending their time playing at the beach. As the boys struggle to find a way to enjoy both activities, they receive unexpected help from Michael, the friendly mailman. With his guidance, they brainstorm creative ways to combine their interests, leading to exciting beachside baseball games. Through their journey, the boys learn the importance of compromise, teamwork, and understanding each other's interests. By embracing flexibility and open-mindedness, they discover that blending their passions can lead to even more fun and memorable experiences.

Best friends Olivia and Emma share a love for playing basketball. Excited to take their skills to the next level, they both try out for the prestigious Salty Seahorses Travel Team. While Emma makes the cut, Olivia unfortunately doesn't. Feeling disappointed and left out, Olivia stumbles upon "Team Ozzie." She's amazed by the kindness and camaraderie among the players, and they extend a warm invitation for her to join their team. She discovers that being on the "best" team isn't always the most important thing. Instead, finding a team where she feels valued, supported, and happy becomes her priority.

Meet Chen and his dad, who are on a quest to find the perfect sport for Chen. Chen's dad is trying to push him into speed sports, but Chen isn't keen on that idea. Fortunately, Uncle Steve steps in and takes Chen to a restaurant that has a ping pong table. Chen discovers his passion for ping pong and realizes it's the sport he wants to pursue. However, when Chen shares his newfound love for ping pong with his dad, he initially dismisses it, claiming that ping pong isn't a "real" sport. Seeing how skilled Chen is in a video Uncle Steve shares, he wholeheartedly supports his choice to pursue ping pong as his sport. This touching episode highlights the importance of embracing individual interests and talents, as well as the power of support and encouragement.

A heartwarming episode focusing on Angel and her family's trip to visit relatives. The highlight of their gathering is the annual volleyball game, eagerly anticipated by all. Angel is keen to join her Dad's team for the game, but her grandmother has other ideas. Through the support and guidance of her mother and Aunt, Angel learns valuable lessons about the importance of family bonds and the true meaning of love and togetherness. As the game unfolds, Angel discovers that being surrounded by loved ones is more fulfilling than winning or losing.

Maria discovers the power of positivity through her journey in learning tennis. Initially, she aspires to emulate her sister Adriana's tennis skills but faces discouragement from a harsh instructor who constantly points out her mistakes. Adriana intervenes upon witnessing Maria's struggle and connects her with a new coach named Mimi. Unlike the previous instructor, Mimi emphasizes love and positivity in her teaching approach. Through Mimi's guidance, Maria learns that encouragement and positivity not only foster improvement but also enhance her overall enjoyment of the sport. This episode highlights the transformative impact of a supportive and nurturing environment on learning and personal growth.

Logan faces a common challenge: feeling disadvantaged because of his smaller size compared to his teammates, particularly his friend Connor, who is much larger. However, as the story unfolds, Logan learns an important lesson: what he initially sees as a weakness can actually be a strength. Despite being smaller, Logan discovers that his speed sets him apart on the hockey rink. With his newfound realization, Logan and Connor form a dynamic duo, utilizing their differences to their advantage and becoming a formidable team on the ice. Through their journey, listeners are encouraged to reconsider their perceptions of strengths and weaknesses, learning to embrace and leverage their unique qualities.

Dev and Amir, best friends living in Mumbai, enjoy playing cricket together. During one playdate, Dev brings out his extra special bat that once belonged to his grandfather, while Amir has a bat with Superman on it. However, Amir accidentally breaks Dev's special bat during their game. Together, they realize that perhaps Dev shouldn't have brought out such a cherished item for regular play. They decide it's okay to get a new bat and decide to add a picture of Batman to it, turning it into a fun and unique replacement. The episode highlights friendship, problem-solving, and the importance of valuing sentimental items while also adapting to change.

Mia, who loves soccer, faces a challenge when her family moves from the USA to Hastings. Initially, she worries that there might not be soccer in Hastings because it's called football there. However, Mia discovers that they do indeed have soccer in Hastings, just under a different name. This realization helps her feel more at home in her new environment as she joins a new team and continues to pursue her passion for the sport. The episode celebrates adaptability, cultural differences, and finding common ground in new surroundings.

Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you enjoy this re-release of our meditation with Ozzie! Get ready to breathe in, breathe out, and feel the love with Ozzie and our Kiddywink Crew member, Jane! We can't wait for our open-hearted, playful and intelligent listeners to meditate with us.

We hope you enjoy this re-release of our very first episode of Series 1. Listening to past stories feels like re-reading our favorite books and we can't wait for our open-hearted, playful, and intelligent listeners to follow along! Listen for the letter A and the # 1 in this story and continue through the alphabet - we have episodes A through Z now live for you to enjoy!

We hope you enjoy this bonus episode, which highlights Series 1, Would You Rather Questions, from our amazing Kiddywink Crew guests! We can't wait for our open-hearted, playful and intelligent listeners to follow along.

Sister Zebras embark on a colorful culinary journey inspired by their love for a certain black-and-white food. Mom Zebra suggests a creative twist to their school project on the alphabet: finding foods that start with each letter. Intrigued by the idea, the sisters eagerly join in on a quest to explore various foods. Throughout their adventure, they sample a diverse range of foods, discovering new flavors along the way. As they taste-test different options, they realize that there's more to mealtime than just their favorite ice cream sandwiches. With each new food they try, they broaden their culinary horizons and develop a newfound appreciation for diverse cuisines. By the end of the week, the Zebra sisters successfully found 26 foods corresponding to each letter of the alphabet. Their journey not only fills their bellies but also fills them with joy and excitement, as they embrace the idea of mealtime as an adventure to explore new foods together

Yasmine the Yak has a big personality and loves to tell grand stories, but she struggles with listening and often interrupts during circle time at school, much to the dismay of her teacher, Mr. Yates. Concerned about Yasmine's difficulty in listening, Mr. Yates reaches out to Yaya for help. Together, they devise a plan to support Yasmine in improving her listening skills. Yaya suggests organizing a special field trip for the class. During the field trip, Yasmine learns the importance of listening from a classmate who shares interesting facts and stories. Through actively listening without interrupting, Yasmine discovers the joy of learning from others and realizes that sharing is valuable, but listening is equally important. By the end of the episode, Yasmine has gained a newfound appreciation for listening and understanding, thanks to her grandmother's and teacher's support and guidance.

Xavier, an X-Ray fish, is a chronic worrier. Whenever he feels anxious or worried about something, he tends to push those feelings away and hides them deep inside. However, his worries begin to manifest physically, causing him stomach aches and discomfort. Concerned about his health, Xavier visits a doctor who discovers that his stomach aches are caused by his hidden worries. Realizing that he needs to address his concerns in a healthier way, Xavier decides to open up about his worries. With the support of his aunt and a therapist, he learns to express his feelings and talk about his worries openly. Through this process, Xavier discovers that he doesn't have to bear his worries alone and that sharing them with others can be both relieving and empowering. As he learns to manage his worries more effectively, he also finds himself equipped to help other fish who may be struggling with similar concerns.

The Kiddywink Crew was joined by an extra special guest! We hope our open-hearted, playful, and intelligent listeners enjoy this week's story. And we're sure you'll enjoy the conversation with Santa at the end!

Walter, a curious walrus, spends his days exploring the ocean in search of colorful treasures. His best friend Winslow, however, only collects blue and red items, unlike Walter who appreciates all colors. Despite Walter's love for all colors, he faces ridicule from Winslow and others when he wears a vibrant coral necklace to class. A fight between these friends causes them to stop talking and Walter finds a new friend to explore with. As Walter immerses himself in his newfound friendship, Winslow realizes the error of his ways and apologizes for his behavior. Through this experience, Walter learns the valuable lesson that diversity should be celebrated, whether it's in colors or personal preferences. He realizes that differences don't make someone or something strange or bad and that keeping an open mind allows for learning and growth. Ultimately, Walter's story teaches listeners that colors are for everyone!