Belonging & Independence (Part 1) 🫂🚀

Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week we're thinking about ourselves in a group, or what it feels like when we strike out on our own. We'll discover how belonging means being part of a group that accepts and values you, whereas independence is about finding your own way, making your own choices, and standing on your own two feet. In this episode, we explore how these two feelings, while different, are deeply connected - and how you can both fit in and stand out. From family to friends to magical creatures, our stories will show you how you can find your place while staying true to yourself!

Contributing podcasts in this episode: Noodle Loaf • Power Dog Adventures • Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic

Hosts: Abbe Opher & Kelly MacBride of Koala Kids

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About this series: Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings.

Produced by Tal Kelly | Executive Writer Jenna Clarke | In consultation with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore | Intro by Dan Sacks of Noodle Loaf | Check out the music in each episode.

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