When Hattie agrees to wash both her parents’ cars for $15, she doesn’t expect Mum’s to take so long — or to be so messy. By the time she finishes, she’s exhausted, and Dad tells her she can stop early and still get paid. But after a quiet pause, Hattie chooses to keep going — not for money, but because she wants her word to matter. This thoughtful story helps girls reflect on integrity, follow-through, and the quiet kind of strength that grows when no one’s watching.

Why This Episode Matters:
This episode gently explores what it means to be a person of your word — especially when no one’s watching, and even when it’s hard. Hattie models quiet, steady integrity, helping children see that strength doesn’t always look loud or impressive — sometimes, it looks like following through when you’re tired.

Themes to Explore Together:

• What does it mean to keep your word?
• Why is it hard to finish something once we’re tired or not being watched?
• What does integrity look like in everyday life?
• How can we be faithful in the little things?

Questions to Ask:

• “Have you ever wanted to quit something halfway through?”
• “What helped Hattie decide to keep going?”
• “How do you feel when someone follows through on what they said?”
• “What do you think it means when people say your word matters?”
  
  

Helpful Phrases to Try:

• “You said yes — let’s finish this strong.”
• “It’s okay to be tired, but I see your effort.”
• “You don’t need applause to do good work.”
• “Doing what’s right builds strength on the inside.”
  
  
  

Model It:
Let your child see you follow through, even when it’s inconvenient:
“I promised I’d take out the rubbish — and I’m doing it now, even though I’m tired. I want my word to mean something too.”

Give your child a challenging task - perhaps one you think may be out of reach for them. Accomplishing it will give them a sense of pride, independence and capability. If it is too hard - perfect! What a great opportunity to teach problem solving skills, even if this means finding someone who can help with a solution. Give them ownership of the process, even if you are a tool they can employ.

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In this gentle episode of Ever Wonder, we meet Tilly — a girl who’s excited to get her hair braided at school, until a loud voice announces she has nits. Embarrassed and overwhelmed, Tilly must learn how to handle shame, embarrassment, and the fear of being seen differently.

Perfect for girls aged 6–10, this story explores how small things can feel big in front of others, working through shame and how to grow quiet confidence in the face of embarrassment. Listeners will learn that real strength doesn’t come from being perfect — it comes from how we respond. Includes a calming affirmation and a practical parent conversation guide.

Parent Conversation Guide
Conversation Starters:

• How do you think Tilly felt in that moment at assembly?
• Have you ever felt embarrassed like that before?
• Why do you think little things can feel really big when other people laugh?
• What helped Tilly move forward?

Phrases You Can Use:

• Nits don’t mean anything about you — they’re just something that happens to everyone.
• It’s okay to feel embarrassed, but it doesn’t define you.
• You can be both embarrassed and brave at the same time.
• That moment might have felt big, but it doesn’t change who you are.

Ways to Model This as a Parent:

• Share a time when something small embarrassed you — and how you got through it.
• Avoid using language that makes physical issues (like nits or spills) feel shameful.
• Affirm your child’s inner qualities: kindness, humour, honesty — especially after a hard day.
• Let your child see you laugh gently at your own mistakes or awkward moments.
• If your child has recently been embarrassed, validate it without overreacting: “That must’ve been really hard. Want to talk about it?”

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A story about temptation, integrity, and doing what’s right even after getting it wrong.

When Aria spotted the last Woolworths collectable she needed—Space Cat*—sitting on the ground with no tag and no one around, it felt like a sign. She slipped it into her pocket. But soon after, something began to twist in her chest: her conscience. This story explores what it means to be trustworthy—not by never making mistakes, but by having the courage to make things right. With help from her mum, Aria learns that integrity is listening to that quiet voice inside, even when it’s hard.

A thoughtful, honest story about temptation, guilt, and growing a heart that chooses truth.

*Space Cat and other characters are Laura's creative liberty - never fear, there is not another collectable you are to be hunting down!!

Parent Conversation Guide

Conversation Starters:
What did Aria do when she found the toy?
Why do you think she felt funny in her tummy later on?
Have you ever had a moment where you knew you needed to make something right?

Phrases You Can Use:
“I’m proud of you for telling the truth, even when it was hard.”
“Your conscience is there to help guide you. We can always listen and make things right.”
“Making a mistake doesn’t make you bad—it’s what you choose next that matters.”

What to Model:
Respond calmly when your child confesses something hard—this helps them learn that telling the truth leads to connection, not punishment.
Talk openly about your own moments of conscience and integrity.
Reinforce that courage isn’t just doing the right thing at first—it’s also admitting when you didn’t, and choosing to fix it. Model this next time you are angry, unkind, misunderstand something, blame or stuff up in some way.

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