Peace Out Podcast

THANK YOU to Tal Kelly of @kids_listen_mashups , Jenna Clarke of @koalakids.fm , and Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore of @drfriendtastic for their incredibly hard and thoughtful work on this series. Find Big Emotions Mashups on small talk.fm or wherever you love listening to podcasts. 

I'm excited to share an episode from one of my podcast friends, Dorktales Storytime Podcast! This is the perfect story right now because it's all about going back to school and the worries that might come up during this time. 

Enjoy and keep your ears open for a familiar voice! :) 

Big Bad Goes Back To School

Overcoming New School Year Anxiety

A new school year has begun, and Big Bad Wolf is experiencing back-to-school jitters. He's worried his wolf classmates will continue to make fun of him over his embarrassing incident during last year's howl-at-the-moon final exam. Enter his Folktale Forest friends, including Serena the Capybara. They talk him through his new class nerves and guide him back to his calm, cool and collected canine self—sending him off with the confidence he needs to become a Master Howler!

PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: As back-to-school season approaches, it's not uncommon for young minds to be filled with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. In Big Bad goes Back to School, these worries take center stage, only to be met with empathy and understanding. The lessons that emerge from this story provide comfort, encouragement, and tools for navigating the overwhelming feelings that can happen when a new school year begins. The episode includes two guided mindfulness exercises. Read more about the 5 social-emotional lessons kids will take away after listening to the episode.

If you liked this story with Big Bad and Serena the caring capybara, you may also enjoy episode 49, Big Bad's Big Feelings, where you'll discover more mindfulness exercises to help kids self-regulate their anxious feelings.

Podcast Episode Credits

Narration, Voice Over and Podcast Host: Jonathan Cormur

Scriptwriter: Amy Thompson

Script Editor and Show Producer: Molly Murphy

Sound Production, Audio Editing and Mastering: Jermaine Hamilton

Podcast Episode Illustration: Arthur Lin

Title Design and Layout: Jeri DeMartini

Special Guest Storyteller

Our caring capybara, Serena, is performed by Chanel Tsang, host of Peace Out Podcast, mindfulness stories for kids. Chanel is a Montessori educator, family supports practitioner, and yoga and mindfulness meditation guide. Her book, Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids has more than 40 creative mindfulness practices and gentle yoga exercises to help kids understand and express their feelings

This is it! The final episode of Season 6: Kaala & Chuff's Excellent Adventure. The two friends solved the biggest mystery in red panda history and learned a lot along the way. Today, we're going to wrap it up with a bow by talking about what we can do to help our red panda and snow leopard friends in real life, along with the other living things on earth. 

(You can always go back to season 2-- the first episode is called "Calmness"-- to listen to the first part of their adventure!)

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

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Guess what?! Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook is available NOW at: 

Barnes & Noble 

Indigo

Amazon.com and Amazon.ca 

Books-A-Million

Bookshop.org

Resources

Owl Eyes: A Core Awareness Skill (Wilderness Awareness School)  https://wildernessawareness.org/articles/owl-eyes-a-core-awareness-skill/

How to Become a Youth Activist (Plan International) https://plan-international.org/girls-get-equal/how-to-become-a-youth-activist/

Talking About Activism your Child (Boston University) https://www.bu.edu/childrens-center/files/2020/09/Talking-About-Activism-With-Your-Child.pdf

Get Involved: You Can Help (Red Panda Network) https://redpandanetwork.org/Get-Involved

Red Panda Stewardship in Nepal (Earth Rangers) https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/red-panda-project-2022/

Red Panda Facts (Red Panda Network) https://redpandanetwork.org/Red-Panda-Facts

Red Panda Threats (Red Panda Network) https://redpandanetwork.org/Threats

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                             Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

"Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creat…

[Season Finale coming soon. Winners of the Red Panda Ranger Challenge are posted now on peaceoutpodcast.com!]

I wrote a book! Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids is available now! The book includes 40 small sections, with each section including a two page story designed to help kids calm down, relax and think creatively about various interesting subjects, followed by a yoga relaxation exercise and a mindful "moment" to help them manage their thoughts and emotions.

Just in time for back-to-school, and a fun addition to your bedtime (or anytime!) routine. 

You can buy the Calm Down Workbook for Kids at:

Barnes & Noble 

Indigo 

Amazon 

BAM! 

Bookshop.org

Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

"Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Questions? Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

We're taking a little break, but don't worry, I'm sharing an episode from one of my podcast friends! But first...

RED PANDA PLUSH TOY PRIZE DRAW DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Yes, you can still enter our lucky draw for a red panda plush toy from our collaborator the Red Panda Network until August 10th! Go to our entry form here for all the details.  Don't delay because you'll need to complete the Red Panda Ranger Challenge and there are 5 to do. 

And now, to today's guest episode...

Presenting The Ten News: Movies & More: 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Super Mario Bros', & 'Hailey's On It!' 🎥

🧜‍♀️ What we're watching at The Ten News: Disney's, 'The Little Mermaid' and Ten'er Mia gives her review

🎥 Ten'er Vincent shares his pros and cons of the Super Mario Bros movie

🎙️ Actor, Gary Anthony Williams, of Disney's, 'Hailey's On It!' shares a sneak preview of the new show

🐙 Trivia with Tessa: Do you know how many tentacles Ursula the sea witch has?

About The Ten News

🗞️ The Ten News podcast explores topics that kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more! 🌎 It's a great way for you and your family to stay connected with what's going on in the world. 🤩 The Ten News also features some pretty awesome guests; LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett, America's top doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum for Pokemon fans, and many more. 🤔 Our episodes are all about staying kind, cool, and curious. 🎧 We hope you enjoy listening to The Ten News!

👋 Say hi at hello@thetennews.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetennews/

Mystery solved…? Kaala and Chuff still think that there's more to the treasure gemstones and talk to an elder red panda to find out more (hint: it has something to do with our third season…). Listen along to find out the final piece of this puzzle! 

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they'll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you've done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day. 

Have fun and good luck!
Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

Resources

The Three B's of Mindfulness: Breath, Body and Brain (Robin Phillips)

Star Stuff (Peace Out Podcast)

Are we made of stardust? (Natural History Museum)

The Scie…

What's friendship without a little FUN? Chuff helps her friends out today by getting them to relax and have fun together. In this episode, we play a game I call "Sound Story." You'll hear these sound effects: rain, birds, bubbles, ice cream truck, friendly robot, children laughing, twinkling, and a "boing" sound. 

How to play "Sound Story":

You can find some free audio sound effect files here and here. It would be fun to make your own sound effects (tapping your knees, rubbing hands together, crinkling paper, etc.). 

1. Make or play a few sound effects. Fewer sounds for younger children, add more sounds for older children.
2. The listener can close their eyes and listen to the sounds. Repeat them in the same order if they want to hear them again.
3. Ask the listener to tell you a story based on the sounds they just heard.
4. Switch and let them choose some sounds for you to use to create your own Sound Story! 😊

 Please note: If you are doing this with your class, be mindful that children who have experienced trauma may be hypersensitive to sounds. For this episode I tried to choose "friendly" and neutral sounds and have listed them above to give listeners a heads up of what to expect. This may be something to consider for this game.

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they'll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you've done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day. 

Have fun and good luck!
Chanel

 P.S. I wrote a book! 

IReady to find your new favourite podcasts? It's Summer Sampler time! Peace Out is a proud member of Kids Listen, a non-profit organization advocating for great children's podcasts. Beacause summer is a great time to try out new things, I thought you might enjoy trying out a selection of different Kids Listen member podcasts. This epsiod features small tastes of shows to pique your curiosity, stretch your imagination, tickle your funny bone, and help you find your calm. 

Sharing is caring…but is that all caring is? Kaala and Chuff find out more about why it's important to be a caring friend in this episode AND the friends figure out the next piece of the glowing gemstone mystery. We play a couple of mindfulness games focused on our sense of sight and hearing, and then practice one of our favourites, Loving Kindness Meditation. 

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas. 

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they'll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you've done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day. 

Have fun and good luck!
Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

Resources

Compassion: Empathy in Action: How to Raise Your Six-Year-Old to Treat Others with Compassion | PBS https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/age-6/character/compassion#:~:text=Compassion%20means%20we%20care%20about,is%20feeling%20sad%20or%20upset.  

Empathy for Others | pip o. Gazette http://tinamalti.com/pipo/article-04.html

What are Introverts Like as Children?: 7 Characteristics | Psychology Tod…

[Surprise! I'm sharing this episode early, just in time for the long weekend in Canada-- enjoy!]

You can't have a friendship without trust, and Kaala and Chuff are building trust with their new red panda friends. Join us as we do a heart opener exercise and mindful breathing together.

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they'll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you've done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day. 

Have fun and good luck!
Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

Full transcripts are available upon request. Email Chanel at hello@chaneltsang.com 

Resources

SEL Lesson of the Week: What is Trust? (YouTube, 1 min.) https://youtu.be/rE4Jcgky5Sw

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Kaala is not happy with Chuff today but feels better after taking some deep breaths and did S.T.O.P. (stop, take a breath, observe, proceed). The friends learn about how to have equality in their friendship by being respectful.

 Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they'll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you've done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day. 

Have fun and good luck!
Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

Resources

Mindfulness STOP Skill (Cognitive Behavior Therapy LA) https://cogbtherapy.com/mindfulness-meditation-blog/mindfulness-stop-skill

What is True Friendship? (BetterHelp) https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/friendship/what-is-true-friendship/

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                     …

Let's go! Kaala and Chuff have noticed that the treasure gemstones that they found (back in Season 2) have started glowing…what does that mean? Join them as they figure out this mystery and learn about friendship along the way. In this episode they learn more about why cooperation is important in friendship.

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they'll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you've done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day. 

Have fun and good luck!
Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

Resources

Tips on Helping Your Child Learnt to Cooperate (Zero to Three) (https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/tips-on-helping-your-child-learn-to-cooperate/)

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

What is altitude and how does it affect breathing? Join us as we take some mindful breaths and learn more about our red panda friends. 

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they'll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you've done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day. 

Have fun and good luck!
Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

Resources

About Red Pandas (Red Panda Network) - https://redpandanetwork.org/Red-Panda-Facts

Altitude (National Geographic) - https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/altitude

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed un…

Our new season begins now! Listen to the trailer first before you dive into Kaala & Chuff's Excellent Adventure. This season, we join Kaala and Chuff as they figure out a mystery, learn more about friendship, and of course, practice some mindfulness along the way!

 Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they'll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you've done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day. 

Have fun and good luck!
Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.…

I'm excited to share "Big Bad's Big Feelings" from Dorktales Storytime Podcast. I love their fun and funny take on fairytales and their original characters and stories too. Check out their other stories in the links below! 

Thank you to the whole DT team with special thanks to Jodi, Jonathan, Molly, and Amy for being so welcoming and kind.

Some Peace Out updates and news in the intro. You can also keep in touch by subscribing to our mailing list. 

Hope you enjoy this story as much as I enjoyed being part of it! 

Peace out and peace within,

Chanel 

From the Dorktales Storytime Podcast show notes:

Annoyed and anxious and angry, oh my! Looks like our friends from the Folktale Forest are on an emotional roller coaster, especially the Big Bad Wolf. He's so upset, he just wants to howl at the moon! Luckily, they encounter a caring capybara who patiently helps them sort through their big feelings and calm themselves down. Join Jonathan, Redge, and Big Bad as they learn how to understand one another, and huff and puff their stress away. 

PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: Recognizing overwhelming feelings is one of the first steps towards feeling better and managing stress. This is an original story that helps kids learn how to self-regulate. It covers many coping strategies and ends with a mindfulness exercise that will help young people move through their anxious feelings. We have a special grownup companion guide for this episode, "Are You Feeling Big Feelings?" It's FREE when you sign up for our community mailing list: 
https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/BigFeelingsGuide 

Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/big-bads-big-feelings  

Visit the Dorktales Storytime Podcast website:
https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/

SPECIAL THANKS: Our caring capybara, Serena, is performed by Chanel Tsang, host of Peace Out Podcast, mindfulness stories for kids. Chanel is a Montessori educator, family supports practitioner, and yoga and mindfulness meditation guide. She created the Peace Out Podcast as a resource for parents and educators to promote social-emotional skills and introduce yoga and mindfulness to children: https://peaceoutpodcast.com/ 

CONTACT MR. REDGE HOTLINE Grownups, have your kids contact us for a chance to appear in a future podcast Episode: https://jonincharacter.com/contact-the-podcast/

FOLLOW US: If our storytelling brings you some joy…and a few laughs, please follow us in your preferred podcast app so future episodes will automatically show up in your podcast library. We'd be so grateful if you helped us grow, by letting others know about our geeky tales too.

Now, go be the hero of your own story and we'll see you next once-upon-a-time!

KIDS LISTEN MEMBERS: advocates for quality podcasts for kids: https://www.kidslisten.org/

WE LOVE FEEDBACK: https://ratethispodcast.com/dorktales 

CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today's story was written by Amy Thompson and edited by Molly Murphy. Jonathan, Mr. Redge and the Big Bad Wolf were performed by Jonathan Cormur. Special thanks to Chanel Tsang from Peace Out Podcast who voiced Serena. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studios

During our recent Ocean Adventure season, we talked about some very awesome and unique creatures and plants that live in the ocean. One thing that any animal lover (or anyone living on earth) needs to learn more about is how to stop plastic pollution. Plastic pollution not only hurts ocean life, but it hurts the whole earth. So I am sharing my podfriend Cool Facts About Animals, a podcast by kids for kids! This is their episode called "How Kids Can Stop Plastic Pollution." I love how the kids talk to experts about everyday ways we can help!

Since Peace Out is in between seasons right now, for updates follow us on social media, subscribe to the podcast on your app, and join our mailing list too 

Subscribe to Cool Facts About Animals for more fun episodes about animals!

From their original episode description:

In this episode, we learn about how much plastic is in the ocean, why that's a problem for animals, how it all got there, and, most importantly, how you can help.

We talked to so many experts to make this episode. Thank you to:

Senator Jeff Merkley

Dr. Jenna Jambeck, University of Georgia

Christopher Joyce, NPR

Rachel Giles, Chelsea Rochman's lab

Shaye DiPasquale, Terracycle

David Clark, Amcor

We have a lot of show notes on this one:

Want to do a waste audit? Here's the link to the waste audit Rachel mentioned: https://rochmanlab.com/waste-audit/

Here's a link to Terracycle's website, where you can figure out what to collect and recycle: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/

Learn more about Senator Merkley's Break Free from Plastic Act: https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/pollution-act/

Don't know whether it's recyclable? Check out: http://recycleornot.org

And be sure to download the Marine Debris Tracker app: https://debristracker.org

Please let us know what steps you're taking to battle plastic pollution and we can share our progress together! Send us an email at coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com or tweet us at @coolanimalspod

Spread the word about this episode! The more kids helping, the more of a difference we can make.

Did you know that listeners love Stoopkid Stories so much that it's been turned into a live musical? Check out her newly update website for more info on the podcast and musical, and subscribe to Stoopkid Stories on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!

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Peace out and peace within,

Chanel 

CODE WORD CHALLENGE!

Today's episode is about the very interesting Batfish! They can "walk" and go "fishing" and some look like they're wearing lipstick! This episode also contains the tenth and final code word that you'll need to put together our ocean sentence about why we need to protect our oceans. Collect all 10 code words from our 10 ocean-themed episodes this season, unscramble them to put together a sentence about why we need to protect our oceans.

Then enter your guess here by Jan. 21, 2022 and then register to join us for one of our live Peace Out Live events on Saturday, January 22, 2022 (10:30 AM EST and 4:00 PM EST) where we'll create a relaxation story together and then do a draw for an ocean animal stuffed toy! More details and how to enter on at www.PeaceOutPodcast.com!

Resources

Batfish (Britannica Kids)

Red-Lipped Batfish Facts (World Atlas)

Two New "Walking" Batfish Species Found (National Geographic)

Walking Batfish (National Geographic)

Why Do Red-Lipped Batfish Have Red Lips? (Ocean Conservancy)

Red-Lipped Batfish (Galapagos Conservation)

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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To support the podcast, please go to our Patreon page.

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

*The WWF stuffed toy prize is available for Canada and the U.S. (based on availability). An alternative prize will be sent for winners outside of North America.

Ready to swim with a Whale Shark? These are the largest fish but are known to be gentle and calm creatures so let's dive right into another relaxation story together.

We start by introducing our podcast friend Warrior Kids! Warrior Kids Podcast is a celebration about everything Indigenous! Join Pam Palmater for great stories and education for action to learn how to make this world a better place. You can check them out on Apple Podcasts or any podcast app!

IT'S ALMOST TIME! Want to win an ocean friend stuffed toy*? We're giving away two toys at our live event on January 22, 2022. Find out how to enter our ocean sentence contest at www.PeaceOutPodcast.com!

To support the podcast, please go to our Patreon page.

Today's Themes

Scientific (curriculum connections): ocean conservation, environmental awareness and activism, sharks 

Social-emotional connections: self-regulation and reflection

Resources

Top 5 Facts about Whale Sharks (WWF UK)

Whale Shark (National Geographic)

Octonauts – The Whale Shark (full episode on YouTube)

Whale Shark (Oceana)

Filter Feeding Explained: Whale Sharks vs. Baleen Whales (Ocean Conservancy)

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

*The WWF stuffed toy prize is available for Canada and the U.S. (based on availability). An alternative prize will be sent for winners outside of North America.

Common Murres are born on oceanside cliffs and can dive so well underwater with their strong wings that they look like they're flying underwater! Learn more about these amazing seabirds as we power up our imaginations and do some fun mindfulness activities together.

Want to win an ocean friend stuffed toy*? We're giving away two toys at our live event on January 22, 2022. Find out how to enter our ocean sentence contest at www.PeaceOutPodcast.com!

To support the podcast, please go to our Patreon page.

Today's Themes

Scientific (curriculum connections): Common murre, seabirds, ocean conservation, environmental awareness and activism

Social-emotional connections: Bravery, courage, asking for help when we need it

Resources

Common Murre, Underwater Flyer (BirdNote Podcast, two-minute episode includes audio of what the Common Murre sounds like!)

Common Murre Identification (All About Birds)

Common Murre (Oceana.org)

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

*The WWF stuffed toy prize is available for Canada and the U.S. (based on availability). An alternative prize will be sent for winners outside of North America.

What's kelp? Kelp forests help clean the air, is a home for different sea animals, and…you may have eaten some today! Find out more about kelp forests as we breathe and stretch under the sea.

Want to win a WWF ocean friend stuffed toy*? We're giving away two toys at our live event on January 22, 2022. Find out how to enter our ocean sentence contest at www.PeaceOutPodcast.com!

To support the podcast, please go to our Patreon page.

Today's Themes

Scientific (curriculum connections): Kelp forests, seaweed and plants, ocean

conservation, environmental awareness and activism

Social-emotional connections: Interconnectedness, kindness

Resources

Marine Ecosystems: Kelp Forests (Oceana Canada)

Watch: Forests in the Ocean (Oceana Canada via YouTube, about 45 seconds)

California's critical kelp forests are disappearing in a warming world. Can they be saved? (National Geographic News)

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

*The WWF stuffed animal prize is available for Canada and the U.S. or countries where WWF delivers (based on availability). An alternative prize will be sent for winners outside of North America.

Hello everyone! We usually post a new episode every other week but this week I thought I'd share a holiday story that I wrote that was shared on the Story Time podcast. It's about a boy named Henry who is having a tough time in a new neighbourhood…but things start to change once he starts making the biggest snowball of his life!

It's read by my friend Rob Griffiths. If you like this or want to hear more bedtime stories, go over to bedtime.fm or find Story Time on Apple Podcasts. They have a lot of great stories that I think you'll really love! And you might hear me reading a couple of them!

But for now, I hope you enjoy my little story called The Snowball.

Happy holidays!

Peace out and peace within,

Chanel

Dive into another ocean adventure! Today we're visiting a new friend, the dugong (sea cow). Learn more about these gentle giants as we practice some mindfulness and yoga together.

Don't forget to write down each episode's special code word this season! Once you have all 10 code words you can unscramble them to make up the special sentence about oceans! Enter your guess at our website (www.PeaceOutPodcast.com) and we'll announce the winner at our live season finale on Zoom in January 2022 (second morning session added!). You can already register for this event on our website too.

Like Peace Out? We'd love it if you left us 5 stars and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. This helps other children and families find out about us. Thank you!

If you'd like to sponsor our podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Today's Themes

Scientific (curriculum connections): Dugongs (sea cows), ocean conservation, environmental awareness and activism

Social-emotional connections: Belonging, inclusion, empathy for others

Resources

Dugong (Oceana.org)

Dugong (WWF.org)

Dugong (National Geographic)

What in the World is a Dugong? (National Geographic, about 5 min.)

7 Facts About Dugongs (WWF Australia)

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

On Like You, you'll find mindful breathing exercises, affirmations for kids, amazing music, and a lot of fun talking about feelings. I'm excited to share Like You's "Riding a Wave" episode.

If you want to find out more about Like You, check out their website likeyoupodcast.com which is in our episode notes, or subscribe to them at Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

Next episode we'll be back on our ocean adventure! Have you listened to the past episodes this season? Each episode contains a special ocean word. Collect all 10 this season to create a special ocean sentence! Enter the sentence to win PRIZES at our live even in January. More info at our website, PeaceOutPodcast.com.

Meet the Peacock Mantis Shrimp, a rainbow-coloured crustacean that has strong eyesight and an even stronger punch! Yep, you read that right, the mantis shrimp's punch can be deadly...but we'll help them find their calm!

Don't forget to write down each episode's special code word this season! Once you have all 10 code words you can unscramble them to make up the special sentence about oceans! Enter your guess at our website (www.PeaceOutPodcast.com) and we'll announce the winner at our live season finale on Zoom in January 2022. You can already register for this event on our website too.

Like Peace Out? We'd love it if you left us 5 stars and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. This helps other children and families find out about us. Thank you!

If you'd like to sponsor our podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Today's Themes

Scientific (curriculum connections): stomatopods, oceans, biology, biodiversity

Social-emotional connections: self-regulation

Resources

Mantis Shrimp Packs a Punch | Predator in Paradise (Nat Geo WILD, YouTube video, about 3 min.)

The Most Amazing Animal Eyes | The Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Love Nature, about 3 min.)

Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Oceana.org)

Peacock Mantis Shrimp (National Geographic Kids)

The mantis shrimp packs the most powerful punch in the animal kingdom (Guinness World Records)

Why the Mantis Shrimp is my new favorite animal (The Oatmeal, funny infographic, more appropriate for older children)

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

This week we have a special guest host…Olive the Olive Ridley Turtle! Olive's going to take us down to the Great Barrier Reef where we'll breathe and stretch while we learn all about coral reefs and why they're so important to us.

Don't forget to write down each episode's special code word this season! Once you have all 10 code words you can unscramble them to make up the special sentence about oceans! Enter your guess at our website (www.PeaceOutPodcast.com) and we'll announce the winner at our live season finale on Zoom in January 2022. You can already register for this event on our website too.

Like Peace Out? We'd love it if you left us 5 stars and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. This helps other children and families find out about us. Thank you!

If you'd like to sponsor our podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Resources

What Are Coral Reefs? LiveScience

Great Barrier Reef UNESCO World Heritage Conservation

Guide to the Great Barrier Reef Australia.com

Why is the Great Barrier Reef in Trouble? BBC

Great Barrier Reef | Exploring Oceans National Geographic (YouTube, approx. 4 min.)

Amazing Turtle's Eye View of the Great Barrier Reef World Wildlife Federation (approx. 4 min. video)

What can I do to protect coral reefs? (National Ocean Service)

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

Have you ever heard of sea bunnies? They may sound like mythical beings but these little creatures are real! They might not be related to rabbits but they are pretty cute. Join us as we dive under the sea to learn more about sea bunnies as we stretch, breathe, and relax. 

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

Today's Themes

Scientific (curriculum connections): Sea Bunnies, animal self-defence, life cycles

Social-emotional connections: Self-regulation, self-care/self-protection

Resources

Meet the Adorable "Sea Bunny" Taking Over the Internet National Geographic (includes video)

Meet Jorunna parva, the sea bunny Earth Archives

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Kemp's Ridley Turtles are the smallest sea turtles on earth. Learn more about these incredible creatures as we move, breathe, and learn a new mindfulness activity! We also talk about ahimsa (not harming living creatures) and about making kind choices every day.

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

Today's Themes

Scientific (curriculum connections): Kemp's Ridley Turtle, sea turtles, by-catch

Social-emotional connections: Empathy for others

Resources

Kemp's ridley sea turtle Nature Conservancy Canada

Kemp's Ridley Turtle Oceana

Understanding and Preventing Fishing Bycatch World Wildlife Organization

Ahimsa (The Concept of Non-Harming in Hinduism) Mahividya

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

We're back! This is the first episode of our fifth season and it's an ocean adventure! We're starting off with some cool ocean facts and practice ujjayi (oo-JAI-yee) breathing, or ocean breathing. Ocean breathing is a great way to check in with ourselves, plus it's super relaxing!

Season 5 Code Word Challenge:

Each episode has one ocean code word.

Collect all 10 code words.

Unscramble them with your family to create the secret ocean sentence!

Go to PeaceOutPodcast.com (after the final episode release) to enter your sentence for a chance to win a special prize!

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don't miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

Today's Themes

Scientific (curriculum connections): Oceans, biodiversity, ecology

Social-emotional connections: Working together, respect and empathy for others and ourselves

Resources

Ocean Habitat by National Geographic Kids

10 Ways You Can Help Save the Oceans Oceana: Protecting the World's Oceans

How Much of the Ocean Have We Explored? National Ocean Service

Why Can You Hear the Ocean When Holding a Seashell to Your Ear? How Stuff Works

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host: Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing: Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

Get ready to dive into Season 5, an ocean adventure! Join Chanel as we explore the ocean, meet interesting sea creatures, all while we relax and recharge with mindfulness activities. 

Don't forget to follow us on your podcast app so that you don't miss a new episode! 

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Until next week, peace out and peace within!