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Saplings Stories for Big Feelings

We Are Saplings™ 4 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

Saplings Stories for Big Feelings is a children's podcast offering short, calming stories designed to help young listeners understand and manage their emotions. Each episode follows a Sapling character who learns to notice, name, and regulate feelings using simple tools such as breathing and movement. The show is created for Pre-K through early elementary children and can be used at bedtime, in the classroom, or during shared emotional exploration. It is written by Clare Frattarola and narrated, composed, and produced by Caitie Thompson. The podcast is a companion to the Big Feelings Toolkit card deck from wearesaplings.com.

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Olive the Calm Sapling Sep 14, 2026 00:06:47 Olive is usually calm and steady. But when she notices the other Saplings growing faster than her, she tries to stretch and keep up — until her olives start falling off. With help from her friend Tula the Snail, she learns Flower & Candle Breath and Candle Pose—two simple tools for coming back to calm and trusting your own steady pace.After listening, try doing Flower & Candle Breath and C

Birch the Excited Sapling Sep 14, 2026 00:06:20 Birch can't wait for the Forest Festival! He's so excited that his energy starts to feel too big for his body. With help from his friend Bramble the Bear, he learns Bumblebee Breath and Windmill Pose—two simple tools for guiding big, buzzy energy.After listening, try doing Bumblebee Breath and Windmill Pose together!If it's the right time, you might ask: "When have you felt buzzy

Cedar the Scared Sapling Sep 14, 2026 00:06:02 When Cedar moves to a new part of the forest, his roots start to wobble at the thought of meeting new friends. With a little help from Dottie the Ladybug and Bramble the Bear, he learns Mountain Pose and Lion Breath—and finds the courage to say hello.After listening, try doing Mountain Pose and Lion Breath together!If it's the right time, you might ask: "When have you felt scared like Ced

Ash the Angry Sapling Sep 14, 2026 00:05:38 When a heavy rock lands on Ash's roots, everything feels impossible. Luckily, his friend Bramble the Bear is nearby to teach him Volcano Breath and Shake It Out—two simple tools for regulating big, fiery feelings.After listening, try doing Volcano Breath and Shake & Stomp together! If it's the right time, you might ask: "When have you felt fiery like Ash? What helped you feel bett

Saplings Stories for Big Feelings

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