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Storypillar

Welcome to Storypillar, a podcast for kids, ages 5-8. Together with Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg, we"ll… Tackle sticky social situations and tough feelings. Pick up solid, usable advice from real, live kids! Explore our world’s amazing countries, cultures, and creatures. Hear some fantasterrific stories and giggle our faces off! Join us for fresh episodes on the first three Mondays of every month. You’ll learn something new, laugh until your cheeks hurt, and feel better equipped to handle any bumps

kids & family stories for kids

All Episodes

26:00

Summer Guest Episode: Dive into Newsy Pooloozi!...

Storypillar ·

2024/07/22

Summer Guest Episode: Dive into Newsy Pooloozi! (Bonus Episode)While Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and I are busy whipping our August episodes into shape, we thought your ears could use an extra refreshing treat to get you through the last few weeks of July. So…Grab a popsicle or 20, settle into your giant hotdog pool floaty, and let’s dive into some kid-friendly news stories from one of our favorite pod friends…Newsy Pooloozi! Join host Leela and her mom Lyndee for a peek at scrabble’s brand new makeover, a

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9:32

Bean-o-meter Check 3.5 Feeling Sympathetic...

Storypillar ·

2024/07/15

Bean-o-meter Check 3.5 Feeling Sympathetic (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling sympathetic; Empathy; Comforting a friend or loved one Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Mind-aids! (Mindfulness; Coping; Tokens of kindness)Sympathy and Empathy for Kids:-Books That Teach Empathy and Compassion -Empathy

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27:17

Storypillar Episode 3.5: The Story Queen

Storypillar ·

2024/07/08

Storypillar Episode 3.5: The Story QueenStory: With the help of a squeaky lizard, an angry turtle volcano, and two squabbling sisters, an imaginative princess opens her royal father’s mind to the magic and true value of stories.Region: The Basque CountrySticky Situation: What do you do when someone shoots down your idea?Unstick Tricks by: Alexa (Age 12), Eve (Age 7), and Daniel (Age 12)Feelings Focus: Speaking up, resilience, setting boundaries, keeping an open mind, respecting perspectivesCheck out

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10:18

Sneak Attack!!! 3.5: Fast Balls, Angry Bulls, and...

Storypillar ·

2024/07/01

Sneak Attack!!! 3.5: Fast Balls, Angry Bulls, and Pyrenean Desmans in the Basque CountryJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The Basque CountryFacts: Sailors and PeloteAnimals: Pyrenean DesmansJokes: Bulls and Ships! Links for Kids: Basque Country Facts for Kids Pelote Facts San Fermín Bull Running FactsPyrenean Desman FactsCheck out our news-tastic pod friend…Newsy Pooloozi!Know a kid with great advice

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11:34

Bean-o-meter Check 3.4: Feeling FURIOUS!!!...

Storypillar ·

2024/06/17

Bean-o-meter Check 3.4: Feeling FURIOUS!!! (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling Furious, Enraged, Madder Than Mad!Strategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Be the Volcano! (Mindfulness; Breath Regulation; Coping with Anger)Coping With Anger Resources: -Helping Kids Cope With Anger-Anger Management for KidsCheck out our pod

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26:41

The Bunny and the Crow: Storypillar Episode 3.4

Storypillar ·

2024/06/10

The Bunny and the Crow: Episode 3.4Story: An annoyed big sister and her energetic little brother team up to rescue a treasured toy from a stuffy-loving crow. Region: The Yukon Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling cranky and irritated with a sibling?Unstick Tricks by: Charlotte (Age 8), Esme (Age 7), and Aviana (Age 7)Feelings Focus: Siblings, feeling irritated, setting boundaries, compromiseCheck out our pod friends!-The Adventures of Power Dog-Reach: A Space Podcast for Kids-Newsy

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12:47

Sneak Attack!!! 3.4: Cool Caribou, Broken...

Storypillar ·

2024/06/03

Sneak Attack!!! 3.4: Cool Caribou, Broken Thermometers, and the Gwich’in Nation in the YukonJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: The YukonFacts: The Gwich’in Nation and Super Duper Freeze-tastic WeatherAnimals: CaribouJokes: Caribou and Icicles! Links for Kids: Interesting Yukon FactsGwich’in Book for Kids: The Delta is my HomeCaribou Facts for KidsGwich’in Facts for Kids Check out our pod friends…-The

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10:59

Bean-o-meter Check 3.3 Feeling Discouraged...

Storypillar ·

2024/05/20

Bean-o-meter Check 3.3 Feeling Discouraged (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling Discouraged; Down; Hard on YourselfStrategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Alien Ambassador (Mindfulness; Affirmations)Affirmation Activities for kids:https://calmahoykids.co.uk/2021/06/28/strengths-based-affirmations-for-kids/ Check out our pod

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25:35

SEAL TIME!!! Storypillar Episode 3.3

Storypillar ·

2024/05/13

SEAL TIME!!!Storypillar Episode 3.3Story: A frustrated seal ditches the marbles, says “See ya, soccer ball!” and slips into the sea for a little swimming and saving lives. Go, Esther, go! Shine like a starfish!Region: Iran Sticky Situation: What do you do when you feel like you can’t do anything right?Unstick Trick by: Sage (Age 12)Feelings Focus: Feeling frustrated, feeling discouraged, self-confidence, celebrating strengthsCheck out our pod friends!-The Big Fib -ABC Story Sisters-The Adventures of

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11:32

Sneak Attack!!! 3.3: Caspian Seals, Fancy-schmancy...

Storypillar ·

2024/05/06

Sneak Attack!!! 3.3: Caspian Seals, Fancy-schmancy Saffron, and Lava-hot Deserts in IranJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: IranFacts: Saffron, The Lut Desert, and Ancient RuinsAnimals: Caspian SealsJokes: Seals and Deserts! Links for Kids: Iran Facts for KidsCaspian Seal FactsAncient Ruins in IranWhy is Saffron More Expensive Than Gold?Finding the Hottest Place on EarthCheck out our pod friends…-The Big

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8:51

Happy Earth Day, Chicken Tray! (Bonus Episode)

Storypillar ·

2024/04/22

Happy Earth Day, Chicken Tray! (Bonus Episode)Pull some weeds and plant a seed, it’s EARTH DAY!!! Join Sneak, Bean, Sparky, and Meg for a special-tastic Earth Day episode featuring…YOU, our listeners! We’ll hear all about your favorite ways to take care of the planet, share links to some Earth-friendly crafts and organizations, and celebrate our fantast-a-riff-a-roo monthly supporters, Ada and Rafi. A huge-tastic self-high five to: Eli, Hope, Artem, Annecy, Carter, Izzie, Erin, Jane, Polly,

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11:13

Bean-o-meter Check 3.2 Feeling…EVERYTHING!...

Storypillar ·

2024/04/15

Bean-o-meter Check 3.2 Feeling…EVERYTHING! (Mini-episode)Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Help Bean check in with her mind, body, and voice. Maybe you’ll learn more about how you’re feeling today, too. Feelings Focus: Feeling multiple feelings at onceStrategies: Mind, Body, and Voice Check; Bird Sitting (Mindfulness; Naming Emotions)Importance of Naming Emotions:https://ourlittleplaynest.com/labelling-emotions-why-and-how-free-resource-guide-included/ Feelings

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28:03

Operation Clawzilla: Storypillar Episode 3.2

Storypillar ·

2024/04/08

Operation Clawzilla: Episode 3.2Story: A little brown duck with big blue feet and a watertight master plan gets a surprising taste of the truth…and a very large new friend. Region: Acadiana (French Louisiana)Sticky Situation: What do you do when someone disbelieves you when you’re telling the truth? Unstick Tricks by: Luke (Age 8) and Bristol (Age 4) Feelings Focus: Sticking to the truth, standing firm, setting boundaries Check out our pod friends!Cráneo and Buenas Noches Cráneo:

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12:32

Sneak Attack!!! 3.2: Chicken Runs, Shell-o-tards, and...

Storypillar ·

2024/04/01

Sneak Attack!!! 3.2: Chicken Runs, Shell-o-tards, and Crawpappies in Acadiana (French Louisiana)Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off! Region: Acadiana (French Louisiana)Facts: Diversity and Mardi Gras Chicken RunsAnimals: Crawdads!Jokes: Rice and Ice cream Links for Kids: Acadiana Facts for KidsAcadiana CultureMardi Gras in AcadianaCrawfish Facts for KidsCrawfish and Rice AquacultureCheck out our new pod friends,

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15:20

Ear-cuperation Episode 4: Achoo-Boo! (Story Replay)

Storypillar ·

2024/03/25

Ear-cuperation Episode 4: Achoo-Boo! (Story Replay) Hold on to your ear pits, and get ready for our last Ear-cuperation Episode before jumping back into Season 3 of Storypillar! We’ll take another listen to Achoo-Boo! from Episode 2.6 and blast off to South Korea to help our friends Ara and Duri face their fears, climb a mountain, and find a much needed tissue :) And then, tiny hen…We’ll be back with the rest of Season 3 on Monday, 4/1/24! Hot honey cheese balls!Also…OUR STORYPILLAR STORE IS

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11:24

Ear-cuperation Episode 3: Treetops, Giant Lakes, and...

Storypillar ·

2024/03/18

Ear-cuperation Episode 3: Treetops, Giant Lakes, and Galagos in Ghana (Sneak Attack!!! 9 Replay)While Meg’s off ear-cuperating, crack open a bag of broccoli or a mouth watering can of spaghetti and join us for another listen to Sneak Attack!!! 9 from Season One of Storypillar. Sneak will visit a giant lake, hang out in the treetops with some teeny but jump-tastic galago friends, and laugh his knee socks off with some amazing jokes featuring trees and bugs.Also…OUR STORYPILLAR STORE IS LIVE!!! Holy

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18:22

Ear-cuperation Episode 2: Cow-operation (Story Replay)

Storypillar ·

2024/03/11

Ear-cuperation Episode 2: Cow-operation (Story Replay)While Meg’s off ear-cuperating, pull up a pogo stick and join us for another listen to Cow-operation from Storypillar Episode 8!Story: A book-loving cow herd bests her wicked stepmother with help from some large, slobbery friends.Sticky Situation: What do you do when something seems impossible?*Feelings Focus: Teamwork, Working Together, PersistenceWe’ll be back on Monday, 4/1/24 with the rest of Season 3 of Storypillar!!!Info/Get in

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10:54

Ear-cuperation Episode 1: Get Well Soon, Meg!!!

Storypillar ·

2024/03/05

Ear-cuperation Episode 1: Get Well Soon, Meg!!!Meg’s ear is under the weather, and–thanks to Sneak and Sparky–about to be covered in soup and bandaids :)Instead of our usual Sneak Attack!!!, we’ll explain a health-related pause to Season 3 of Storypillar, let you know what we have planned for March 2024, and get a handle on our worries with a Bean-o-meter Check blast from the past.Grownups, send any questions to info@storypillar.com, and see below for great resources to use when talking to kids

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27:50

Friends Are Not Sweaters (Storypillar Episode 3.1)

Storypillar ·

2024/02/26

Friends Are Not Sweaters (Storypillar Episode 3.1)Story: A golden eagle with dreams of being a cowboy learns a valuable lesson about showing appreciation…and how to differentiate between friends and sweaters.Region: MongoliaSticky Situation: What do you do when you’re feeling unappreciated?Unstick Tricks by: Jimmy (Age 8), Jamie (Age 8) and Jayna (Age 4)Feelings Focus: Feeling unappreciated and taken for granted; showing appreciation; saying thank you; speaking up; setting boundariesInfo/Get in

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11:25

Sneak Attack!!! Season 3 Kickoff: Super Houses, Lunar...

Storypillar ·

2024/02/19

Sneak Attack!!! Season 3 Kickoff: Super Houses, Lunar New Year, and Yak Poop in MongoliaJoin Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!Region: MongoliaFacts: Nomadism, Gers, and Lunar New YearAnimals: Yaks and Golden EaglesJokes: Yaks and Eagles!Links for Kids:-Mongolia Facts for Kids-Nomadism and Gers in Mongolia-Tsaagan Sar (Mongolian Lunar New Year)-Yak Facts for Kids-Young Female Eagle Hunter ArticleInfo/Get in

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