Star Stories with InnerStar Kids™

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• (Ep 16) Trusting Yourself: Unicorn Finds Her Light

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  Jul 07 2021

  Today we’re going to listen to Unicorn practice her Inner Star Power of Trusting Herself.  Today’s story is called “Unicorn Finds her Light” We all have a special light shining inside of us- even you!  And that light can help us figure things out, solve problems, and see more clearly.  Sometimes, when we’re scared or confused it can be hard to find our light but it's always there, just waiting for us to remember it! Want More?You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar Kids™Or on our website at: InnerStarKids.comWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 15) Gratitude: Monkey Thanks His Tree (re-issue)

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  Feb 14 2021

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! Only $27 to give your child the tools they need to feel safe and calm when worry strikes!Our Story“The vibration of gratitude attracts more positive things into your life.”In today's story, Monkey practiced his Inner Star Power of Gratitude when his favorite tree disappeared!  He realized that he wanted his tree to know how much he loved and appreciated it. As Monkey told his tree how much he appreciated it, it suddenly re-appeared and it was even more beautiful than before! Learning the skill of gratitude can help our children experience more positive emotions as well as decreasing stress levels. Star Power Challenge!The Star Power Challenge is for your child to make a gratitude tree. You will need:SticksA jar or a vasePaperScissorsSomething to write with1) Arrange the sticks in the jar or vase.2) Cut out one leaf from the paper each day.3) Write or draw something you are thankful for on the leaf.4) Place the leaf on the tree.5) Repeat every day for as long as you want and watch your gratitude tree grow and grow with all of the wonderful thinks in your life!This tree can help your child practice their Inner Star Power of Gratitude. Each day, help your child write one thing that they are thankful for on a paper leaf (you can write something to!).  Place your leaves on the tree. If you do this every day, your gratitude tree will be full and beautiful before you know it! Take some time to reflect on how expressing gratitude makes you and your child feel.Want More?You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar Kids™Or on our website at: InnerStarKids.comWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 14) Belonging: ”Turtle Can Be Himself”

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  Jan 23 2021

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! Only $27 to give your child the tools they need to feel safe and calm when worry strikes!Our StoryIn today's story, Turtle is feeling unsure of himself because he is new in town. He is worried that no one will like him, so he tries to act different in order to make friends, but his Inner Star Power of Belonging reminds him that he is perfect just the way he is! You are perfect exactly as you are too!Star Power Challenge!Today’s Star Power Challenge is to make an “I am Awesome” Picture! You can use the template on our website or make your own!You will need:Printout of our “I am Awesome” template, or a piece of paper.A picture of yourself (or you can draw a picture of yourself).Markers or crayonsScissorsGlueIf you use our template:1) Glue a picture of yourself in the center of the picture. 2) Cut out the words that describe you or you can make your own!  You can write the words yourself or ask a grown up to help you.3) Glue the words you chose on the lines around the picture of you!If you make it yourself:1) Get a piece of paper. 2) Draw a picture of yourself in the middle or glue a picture of yourself in the middle. 3) Write the words “I am” at the top of the paper. 4) Write the words “I am awesome” at the bottom of the paper.5) Write words around your picture that describe what makes YOU special!  For example, you might be adventurous, or kind, or loving, or creative, or smart, or funny.  Write down all the things that make you who you are!  Fun tip!It can be really fun for your whole family to do this activity together and then compare your pictures.  I bet you’re all very different.  But even though you’re different, you’re all wonderful and special and awesome!  How cool is that?!Want More?You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar Kids™Or on our website at: InnerStarKids.comWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 13) Letting Go: ”Unicorn Plays at the Fair”

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  Sep 11 2020

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020! Today's story is an adaptation of a classic Zen story about letting go.  In today’s story, Unicorn and Lion go to the fair. They are having an amazing time, but then somebody is really rude to them. They don’t understand why this person was so rude to them and it makes them feel angry and sad. These negative feelings almost ruin their entire day at the fair.But then, Unicorn’s Inner Star Power of Letting Go reminds her to remember the good things that have happened at the fair and to release her negative feelings about the person that was rude to her. She realized that when someone is rude, it’s usually because they feel bad inside, and there is no reason for her to let that ruin a really great day!When we let go of negative feelings and negative experiences, we can pay more attention to the good things in our lives and feel light and free and happy.Today’s Star Power Challenge is to get two pieces of paper. Draw three balloons on each piece of paper.On the first piece of paper, write or draw three memories that make you feel angry or sad. Then… Rip it up and throw it in the trash!!On the second piece of paper, write or draw three memories that make you feel happy. Take some time to remember these happy memories.Now you can spend more time thinking about these happy memories and practice letting go of the ones that make you feel unhappy.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar Kids™We'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 12) Courage: ”Lion Goes To a Cave”

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  Jul 12 2020

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020 https://www.innerstarkids.com/turtles-worry-buster-challenge"Lion Goes to a Cave"- In today’s story, Lion gets lost in a dark cave.  He is really scared and he wants to run, but when he takes a deep breath and listens to his Inner star Power, he remembers to stay calm.  When he stays calm, he can remember what his dad had taught him about getting lost.  When we stay calm and listen to our heart, we can make better choices even though our body is feeling really really scared.Today's Star Power Challenge is to make a courage stone!  Help your child find a small stone.  Using paint or markers, your child can decorate this stone however they want. They can write the word "courage" or "brave" on the stone if they would like to. Encourage them to keep it in their bedroom where they will see it often. If it is small enough, they can carry it in their pockets and use it like a worry stone- they can hold it and rub it to help them feel calm and courageous when they are scared.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar Kids™We'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 11) Patience: ”Dog Makes a Talking Stick”

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  Apr 14 2020

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020 https://www.innerstarkids.com/turtles-worry-buster-challenge"Dog Makes a Talking Stick"- Your child will love this fun story as they learn the importance of waiting their turn to talk.  Dog and Monkey are trying to come up with something fun to play, but Dog gets frustrated because Monkey keeps interrupting her every time she tries to share her ideas!  The two friends learn to be patient and together, they come up with an awesome idea!Today's Star Power Challenge is to make a talking stick!  Help your child find a small stick outside.  Then, they can decorate this stick by tying yarn, ribbon, or string around the top.  They can tie feathers or beads to the sting and paint the stick if they want to.  Once the stick is complete, help them practice using the talking stick. You can sit on the floor together or around the table.  Pass the stick around.  Whoever is holding the stick speaks.  Help your children wait patiently and listen when someone else is holding the stick.  Pass the stick around until everyone has had a chance to share what's on their mind!You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar Kids™We'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 10) Strength: ”Rabbit Finds Miss Dolly”

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  Apr 02 2020

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this episode!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020 https://www.namastarkids.com/turtles-worry-buster-challenge"Rabbit Finds Miss Dolly"- Your child will love this pirate adventure as they learn that they have the power to choose how they respond to frustrating situations.  Rabbit's plans are disrupted when his little sister needs his help finding her special doll.  Rabbit is frustrated that he can't go out and play, but using his strong mind, he decides to turn his frustration into an adventure!Today's Star Power Challenge is a game!  It's called Rabbit's Find One Good Thing Treasure Map.  You can download and print the map and then, whenever something happens to make your child feel angry, sad, frustrated, or upset, help them to think of one good thing about the situation- maybe they got to learn something new, maybe they tried a new food that they loved.  When they think of something good, they can draw a smiley face in one of the spaces on the treasure map.  Help them fill in enough boxes to help Rabbit reach his hidden treasure! You can find us on Facebook at: NamaStar Kids™We'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 9) Re-released for better volume- Strength: ”Rabbit Finds a Ship”

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  Mar 12 2020

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020! "Rabbit Finds a Ship"- Rabbit learns that it takes a strong heart to tell someone how you feel and to forgive them when they accidentally hurt you.This episode's Star Power challenge is a journaling exercise.  You can find the journal pages here: InnerStar Kids Star Power Challenge MaterialsYou can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar Kids™We'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 8) Dreaming Big: ”Elephant Finds a Box”

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  Jan 30 2020

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020! “Your words are thoughts in action.  Make your words match with what you want." -Unknown"Elephant Finds a Box"- Elephant found her Inner Star of Dreaming Big when she discovered a magical box on her front porch. Elephant has been dreaming about becoming an artist, but she was feeling discouraged and was using negative self-talk about her ability to reach her dreams.  She discovered that every time she said something positive about herself, a jewel appeared in the magic box. As she continued speaking positively about herself and her ability to reach her dreams, she discovered how much power her words have over her feelings and her actions.  The more positive things she said, the better she felt, and the more she believed in herself! The Star Power Challenge is for your child to create an Affirmation Jar. An affirmation is just something kind that you say to yourself.  Some example are: I am smart. I am strong. I am brave. Have a grown-up print out the affirmation PDF on our website at: InnerStar Kids™ or write your own affirmations.   Then, find a jar or container. It could be an empty jelly jar that a grown up helps you clean out. Decorate the jar with paints, markers, or stickers. Put the affirmations inside the jar.  Pull an affirmation out of the jar whenever you want! Some people like to choose an affirmation every morning when they wake up or every night before they go to bed. Other people like to pull an affirmation when they are feeling upset or sad.  You can use your affirmation jar any way you want! It’s there to help remind you how amazing you are and how powerful your positive words are! Take some time to reflect on how saying positive things makes you and your child feel.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar Kids™We'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 7) Dreaming Big: ”Elephant Climbs a Mountain”

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  Jan 01 2020

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020! “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”  Eleanor Roosevelt"Elephant Climbs a Mountain"- Elephant practiced her Inner Star Power of Dreaming Big when she decided to climb the tall mountain near her home.  In the past, she had been afraid that the mountain would be too tall to climb.  Her Inner Star Power of Dreaming Big helped her remember that if she believes in herself and works hard, she can achieve all of her dreams!The Star Power Challenge is for your child to draw a picture or make a collage of one of their dreams or goals.  It can be anything they want; they could make a picture of themselves climbing a tree, making a new friend, or they could make a picture of what they want to be when they grow up.  Help them to place this picture in their bedroom or anyplace that they will be able to see it every day.  This will help them remember how good it will feel to reach their dreams!Take some time to reflect on how thinking about big dreams makes you and your child feel.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar KidsWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 6) Kindness: ”Dog’s Kindness Saves Her Village”

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  Dec 13 2019

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020! Star Power Challenge Worksheet: https://www.innerstarkids.com/podcastRemember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” – Scott Adams"Dog's Kindness Saves Her Village"- Dog found her Inner Star Power of kindness when her town was covered in dark clouds that made everyone grumpy.  Dog used her Inner Star Power of kindness to show kindness to one of her neighbors. This act of kindness helped her neighbors remember the kindness in their own hearts and created a ripple effect that caused the clouds of grumpiness to disappear.  This episode's Star Power Challenge is to practice showing kindness to 5 people in your community. Feel free to use our Random Acts of Kindness printout or you and your child can come up with your own simple ways to show kindness.  Some examples include, holding the door open for someone, giving someone a compliment, helping a friend, making a gift, donating to those in need, etc.  Take some time to reflect on how showing kindness to others makes you and your child feel.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar KidsWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 5) Kindness: ”Dog Finds A Magic Plant”

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  Dec 05 2019

  Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020! Star Power Challenge Worksheet: https://www.innerstarkids.com/podcast“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” Jack Kornfield"Dog Finds a Magic Plant"- Dog found her Inner Star Power of kindness when she used kindness to help a small magical plant grow.  However, the plant helped her discovered that she was being kind to everyone but herself. When she showed kindness to herself, the plant grew strong and beautiful.  Reminding your child to be kind to themselves includes encouraging them to identify their emotions rather than begin swept up in them, acknowledging that failure is part of being human, and teaching them to care for their heart and body as they would for a friend. Researcher Kristin Neff of the University of Texas at Austin, defines self-compassion as “mindfulness of your own thoughts and feelings, a sense of a common humanity and treating yourself kindly.” Learning the skill of kindness toward oneself (or self-compassion) helps our children become stronger and more resilient in the face of challenges.  This episode's Star Power Challenge is to help Dog's kindness plant grow! Your child will help Dog's magical plant get taller and taller by being kind to THEMSELVES! Print the free self-compassion worksheets here.  Use Dog's handy list of acts of self-compassion to inspire your child's Inner Star Power of Kindness. Help your child color in one leaf every time they practice self-compassion toward their own heart, body, and mind.  Take some time to reflect on how practicing self-compassion makes you and your child feel.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar KidsWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 4) Creativity: ”Lion Tells a Story,” ”Lion Builds a Bridge”

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  Nov 01 2019

  Turtle's Worry Buster Challenge is available now!! JUST $27 until Dec 24, 2020! “Problems are nothing but wake-up calls for creativity.” Gerhard Gschwantner"Lion Tells A Story"- Lion practiced his Inner Star Power of Creativity when he and his friend Monkey couldn’t think of anymore games to play.  Lion decided to use his Inner Star Power of Creativity to make up a story with Monkey! They took turns being creative and adding onto the story.  "Lion Builds a Bridge"- Lion practiced his Inner Star Power of Creativity when he accidentally dug a hole separating some ants from their ant hill.  Lion was angry and frustrated with himself because he had blocked the ants from getting home. He used his Inner Star Power of Creativity to solve the problem by building a bridge with objects in his surroundings.  You can encourage your child to develop their ability to solve problems creatively by thinking outside the box. This can help to reduce frustration and improve self-confidence!The Star Power Challenge is for your child to make their own bridge using materials in their own environment.  Encourage them to look at the materials that they have available to them.  Some examples include: toilet paper rolls, hangers, boxes, markers, rulers, egg cartons, etc.  They can use this bridge however they want.Take some time to reflect on how practicing creativity makes you and your child feel.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar KidsWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 3) Creativity: ”Lion Hears a Rainbow” and ”Lion Makes A Costume”

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  Nov 01 2019

   “Creativity is seeing the same thing, but thinking differently.” Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam "Lion Hears a Rainbow"- Lion practiced his Inner Star Power of Creativity when his friend dog realized that he could listen to sounds and imagine what color they might be.  Lion found this very difficult to do, but he thought about the problem and he came up with a creative way to help him see a rainbow too! "Lion Makes a Costume"- Lion found his Inner Star Power of Creativity when he was feeling sad because he didn’t have a costume for his friend’s costume party.  Difficult situations give our children an opportunity to find creative solutions. Creativity can help children to think outside the box, solve difficult problems, and discover the light of their soul within!  The Star Power Challenge is for your child to make their own costume for Monkey's Costume Party! Encourage your child to think creatively, using paper, glue, tape, stuffed animals, and other things around your house to create their own costume.Take some time to reflect on how practicing creativity makes you and your child feel.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar KidsWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 2) Gratitude: ”Monkey Has A Party!”

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  Nov 01 2019

   “It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” Brother David Steindl-Rast"Monkey Has A party!"- Monkey found his Inner Star Power of Gratitude when the gifts from his birthday party started to disappear.  His Inner Star Power of Gratitude reminded him that everything is more special when we stop and show gratitude for the gifts we are given.  Learning the skill of gratitude can help our children experience more positive emotions as well as decreasing stress levels. The Star Power Challenge is for your child to make a thank you note. This thank you note can be given to a special person else to say thank you for a gift, a service, or a kind act. Alternatively, your child can keep the note to remind themselves how lucky they are to have this gift in their life.Take some time to reflect on how expressing gratitude makes you and your child feel.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar KidsWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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• (Ep 1) Gratitude: ”Monkey Thanks His Tree” and ”Monkey Picks a Pumpkin”

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  Nov 01 2019

   “The vibration of gratitude attracts more positive things into your life.” "Monkey Thanks His Tree"- Monkey practiced his Inner Star Power of Gratitude when his favorite tree disappeared!  He realized that he wanted his tree to know how much he loved and appreciated it. As Monkey told his tree how much he appreciated it, it suddenly re-appeared and it was even more beautiful than before! "Monkey Picks A Pumpkin"- Monkey practiced his Inner Star Power of Gratitude when he was having a hard day.  Everything was bothering him and he couldn’t stop complaining. His Inner Star Power of Gratitude helped Monkey turn his day around!  Learning the skill of gratitude can help our children experience more positive emotions as well as decreasing stress levels.  The Star Power Challenge is for your child to make a gratitude tree. This tree can help your child practice their Inner Star Power of Gratitude. Each day, help your child write one thing that they are thankful for on a paper leaf (you can write something to!).  Place your leaves on the tree. If you do this every day, your gratitude tree will be full and beautiful before you know it! Take some time to reflect on how expressing gratitude makes you and your child feel.You can find us on Facebook at: InnerStar KidsWe'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet MusicSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more

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