Mind Bubbles: Exploring Children‘s Big Feelings In A Fun Way

In this heartfelt and imaginative final episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus sit under the “wishing tree” with their special friend Ebony to explore the beautiful feeling of hope. Whether it’s dreaming of family holidays, starting a new school, or simply wishing for a great day tomorrow, this episode helps children connect with their inner spark of hope - even when things feel tricky or uncertain.

Through playful breath work, colourful metaphors, and a thoughtful Fast Five game, kids learn that hope lives in their hearts, grows with kindness, and gives them strength for the future.

In this episode, little listeners will:
Learn what hope feels like in their body
Hear about Ebony’s hopeful wishes (like visits with family and big school dreams!)
Discover how breathing calmly can grow feelings of hope and confidence
Play a reflective Fast Five game about what they’re excited for
Explore the idea of a “wishing tree” and planting hopes for the future

Perfect for:
Preschool and primary-aged children learning resilience and optimism
Parents and carers supporting emotional wellbeing in kids
Educators teaching growth mindset and social-emotional learning

Key themes: hope, optimism, emotional literacy, growth mindset, calm breathing, resilience in children

Let’s help every child say with confidence: “I am hopeful… and something wonderful is coming.”

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In this honest and heartwarming episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus are joined by a special grown-up guest, Miss Tracy, to explore the squirmy, red-cheeked feeling of embarrassment. Whether you’ve tripped in public, called your teacher “Mum,” or had toilet paper trailing behind your shoe - we’ve all been there.

This episode gently helps children understand that feeling embarrassed is totally normal, even for adults. With giggles, stories, and calm breathing, kids learn how to name the feeling, be kind to themselves, and keep having fun even after a whoopsie moment.

In this episode, kids will:
Learn what embarrassment feels like and where it shows up in the body
Hear real-life stories from Pop and Miss Tracy
Discover the power of deep breathing when emotions run high
Play “Pop’s Fast Five” with five common embarrassing moments
Practise positive self-talk for those tricky times

Perfect for:
Preschoolers and early primary school students learning emotional resilience
Parents and carers supporting kids with confidence and self-esteem
Educators teaching emotional literacy and social skills in early learning settings

Key themes: emotional regulation, self-awareness, social-emotional learning, confidence, positive self-talk, embarrassment in childhood

Let’s help kids say: “I can feel embarrassed… and I’m still amazing!”

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In this uplifting episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus are joined by their friend Orlando to explore the powerful feeling of determination. From learning to ride a bike to trying tricky maths or pouring your own milk, being determined means trying again - even when things get tough!

With calming breaths, playful storytelling, and lots of encouragement, this episode helps kids understand that mistakes are part of learning and that determination is a superpower that lives inside them.

In this episode, little listeners will:
Discover what it means to be determined
Learn how to keep going, even when something feels hard
Hear real-life examples like soccer, bike-riding, and shoelaces
Explore where determination feels in their body
Play Pot’s Fast Five game and name five things they’re learning to master

Perfect for:
Preschoolers and early primary students building resilience
Parents and educators supporting growth mindset
Classrooms focusing on effort, courage, and confidence

Key themes: growth mindset, perseverance, confidence, emotional regulation, resilience in early childhood, determination

Teach your child to proudly say: “I am determined… and I can do hard things!”

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In this heartfelt episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus are joined by their friend Lockie to explore the very real and very normal feeling of jealousy. Whether it’s a new toy, a turn that wasn’t yours, or someone else getting that extra cuddle, feeling jealous can be confusing - but it’s just another big feeling we can learn to notice, name, and navigate.

This episode gently helps kids understand jealousy without shame, teaching them how to use their breath, positive self-talk, and kindness to feel calm and loved — no matter what.

In this episode, little listeners will:
Learn that jealousy is a normal, human feeling
Discover where jealousy might show up in the body (like the brain, tummy, or hands)
Hear real-life examples from Lockie about feeling left out or wanting something special
Practice calming bubble breaths when tricky feelings pop up
Explore 5 common things that might make someone feel jealous

Perfect for:
Preschoolers and primary school kids navigating big feelings
Parents and carers supporting emotional regulation
Educators exploring social-emotional learning in early childhood settings

Key themes: emotional literacy, jealousy in children, self-regulation, mindfulness for kids, kindness, managing emotions

Help your child say: “I can feel jealous… and still be kind to myself.”

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In this playful episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus - along with their friend George - explore the feeling of surprise! From opening unexpected presents to discovering funny backyard creatures, surprises come in all shapes and sizes. But what happens when a surprise feels exciting… or a little scary?
This episode teaches kids how to manage surprises using their breath superpower, calm their bodies, and stay curious when things feel unexpected. With fun stories, creative thinking, and calming techniques, children will learn to handle surprises big and small.

In this episode, little listeners will:
Understand how surprise feels in their body
Hear George’s story about a surprise dinosaur present
Practice using mindful breaths to calm after surprises
Explore five surprising things they might find in their backyard
Learn positive self-talk for moments of unexpected feelings

Perfect for:
Preschool and kindy kids learning about emotions
Parents and carers teaching resilience and self-regulation
Early childhood educators building emotional literacy and mindfulness

Key themes: understanding emotions, managing surprises, positive self-talk, mindfulness for children, emotional literacy, resilience, early childhood learning
Teach your kids to say proudly: “I am surprised… and I can handle it!”

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