Stories
Short stories for reading aloud — with characters who get scared, make mistakes and cope, just like the children listening.
When a Second Star Rose: A Sibling Jealousy Story for Your Big Kid
A tale about the first star in the sky and the day a second one rose beside it – plus two conversation games that help a...
The First Sleepover at a Friend's: How to Make It Go Smoothly (The Story of the Hedgehog and His Pillow)
A story about Spike the hedgehog, who brought his own pillow from home, plus two hands-on activities, a packed backpack...
The Tale of the Bear Cub with Big Paws – How to Replace Hitting with Words
A story to read aloud with children ages 6 to 9, followed by a practical section for parents: what to try when a child's...
Rusty the Dog's Story: How to Help a 5-to-7-Year-Old Stop Being Afraid of Neighborhood Dogs
A story about a dog who's scared too, plus two concrete ways to turn fear of dogs into a skill for meeting them calmly....
Guess the Fairy Tale: A Quiz for Favourite Children's Stories
A quick 8-question quiz about well-loved children's fairy tales that checks whether you understand why the characters ac...
When Mom and Dad Fight: A Story to Read Together (Ages 7-9)
When mom and dad fight, a child often decides it is their fault. A short story about a girl who hears an argument behind...
My Child Won't Fall Asleep Alone in Their Room: A Parent's Guide With a Bedtime Story and Two Evening Steps
Written for parents and carers (adult reading in the parenting and family section, not a children's article): a story ab...
The Boy Who Lied About Brushing His Teeth
A bedtime story for 5-7 year olds, plus two ways to stop a child lying about brushing teeth — no interrogation, no punis...
The Little March Charm That Didn't Want to Be Given Away – A Story to Help Kids Learn to Share
A story for ages 5-7 about a martenitsa – the white and red March charm from the Balkans – that clung to its wrist, and...
A Parent's Guide to the Silent Child Around Relatives: A Bulgarian Village Summer and What Helped by Day Ten
For parents and grandparents: an invented but familiar story from a Bulgarian village yard about Mila, a silent child ar...
A Screen-Free Vacation: A Story About Barry Bear and Three Things to Do When Bored
A story for 6-8 year olds about Barry Bear, who was left without a screen in his snowy little house, plus two ready-made...
My Daughter Spent Her Allowance in 5 Minutes. Here's What We Did Next
A story about Mia, two euros and her piggy bank – plus two practical ways to turn one spent euro into real money underst...
Bunny and the Little Red Pepper: A Bedtime Story for Kids Who Refuse Anything New on Their Plate
A short story for 5- to 7-year-olds, plus two ways to use it at the table without turning dinner into a negotiation. The...
The Lost Bunny in the Park: A Bedtime Story and What to Do When Your Child Loses Their Favourite Toy
A short story about a bunny lost between the swings, plus a few concrete things to say and do with a 5-7 year old in the...
A Story for the First Day of School: How to Tell It to a Child Who's Afraid of New Classmates
A ready-made story about a boy named Martin, who walks into an unfamiliar classroom on September 15th, plus two activiti...
The Tale of the Little Taxi Afraid of the Rain
A warm bedtime tale about a yellow taxi named Teddy who trembles at the first raindrops, but discovers that driving slow...