The Thankful Kids

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...

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.

Join Marnie and Milo as they learn that it’s okay — and brave — to ask for help. Milo struggles with a heavy backpack before his school camping trip, and his sister shows him that working together makes things easier and helps us feel connected.  

Join Marnie on The Thankful Kids as she teaches listeners to believe in themselves through the story of Matt learning to ride his bike — wobbling, falling, and finally flying down the driveway with a big smile. Kids are challenged to remember something that made them proud, take a deep breath when things get tricky, and share their stories with a grown-up. A short, uplifting episode about practice...

In this episode Marnie tells the story of Eveleigh, a tiny seed who learns she can do hard things and grows into a strong tree. The episode encourages kids to say “I can do hard things,” try new challenges and learn new ways to become more resilient.

In this episode we explore how family supports us, even when we make mistakes. We follow Claire, who learns that her family cheers for her no matter what. Marnie gives a simple mission: pick one family member to thank with a hug, a card, or a kind deed. A short, uplifting episode about gratitude, love, and celebrating the people who always have your back.

Some days feel tough, and that’s a normal part of growing and learning. In this comforting episode, kids will discover how to be gentle with themselves and still find small moments of gratitude, even on hard days.

Kindness is like a garden — what we plant and care for can grow into something beautiful for everyone. In this gentle episode, kids will discover how small acts of kindness and gratitude can blossom into big, positive feelings

Laughter is one of the happiest ways to share gratitude, and this joyful episode celebrates all the silly, funny moments that make our hearts feel light. Kids will learn how giggles can brighten tough days and help us notice the little things worth being thankful for.

Even when we can’t see someone we love, our hearts can still feel close — like an invisible thread connecting us wherever we are. In this gentle episode, kids will explore gratitude for the special people in their lives and the comforting feeling of staying connected.

Join us as we celebrate the special bond between kids and their pets, and discover all the little ways our furry friends bring joy into our lives. This episode is full of gratitude for the cuddles, companionship, and fun that pets give every day!

Around the world, children practise gratitude in ways that might look different — but kindness is something we all share. This episode invites kids to celebrate both our differences and the thankfulness that brings us together.

Feelings come and go, just like clouds in the sky. This episode encourages kids to pause, breathe, and use gratitude to find calm even when emotions feel big.

You don’t need a cape to be powerful. Gratitude might be the greatest superpower of all. Through a fun story and simple challenge, children learn how thankfulness can change the way they see their world.

When rainy days arrive and everything feels a little hard, this episode reminds kids that sunshine can still be found inside small moments. Through a heartfelt story and simple challenge, children learn to look for rainbows even on tough days.

Through a relatable story, children discover their very own “Brave Button” — the courage inside them when they try, speak up, or keep going. This episode reminds kids they can be brave in small ways every day.

This episode teaches children how to appreciate their own efforts, hearts, and strengths. With a short story and gratitude challenge, kids learn to celebrate themselves just as they are.

Marnie shares a fun story that shows how kindness can hop from person to person. This episode reminds kids that even the smallest kind act can make a big difference.