31. I can feel FRUSTRATED
Episode description
In this heartwarming episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh is joined by her super friends Pop the Platypus and Ivy to explore one of childhood’s trickiest emotions: frustration. Whether it’s block towers that won’t stay up or iPads that won’t cooperate, big feelings can bubble up fast - but with playful strategies and powerful breaths, kids can learn to name their emotions and keep trying, even when it’s hard.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- What frustration feels like in your body
- Ivy’s story about filming a video
- How our breath is a secret superpower for calming down
- Pop’s Fast Five game about frustrating moments
- Tips for kids and grown-ups to manage tricky emotions together
This episode is perfect for:
- Preschool and early primary-aged children
- Parents, educators, and carers helping kids name and regulate emotions
- Anyone needing a gentle reminder: “Doing tricky things helps your brain grow.”
Key themes: Emotional literacy, mindfulness for kids, self-regulation, positive self-talk, play-based learning.
Let’s teach our kids to say: “I can feel frustrated… and still be amazing!”
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