Storytime Explorers: Stories for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Growing Minds
Storytime Explorers is a heartfelt kids’ podcast filled with short, meaningful stories that nurture imagination, emotional growth, and joyful connection for toddlers, preschoolers, and the parents who love them.
Whether you're at home, in the car, or winding down for quiet time, these calm and engaging stories invite curious young listeners into a world of kindness, courage, and connection.
Created by Halie, a mom and pediatric DNP who understands how stories can help kids grow emotionally, socially, and confidently.
Storytime Explorers supports early emotional development through storytelling that feels real, gentle, and full of heart.
Learn more at storytimeexplorers.com
Storytime Explorers: Stories for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Growing Minds
Leo Feels Frustrated, Then Tries a New Way: A Story About Frustration, Feeling Calm, and Trying Again
Frustration can show up fast, like when something feels tricky, doesn’t go as planned, or just won’t work the way a child imagined.
This story captures one of those moments: what it feels like to be frustrated, how to name that feeling, and how to practice calming strategies and try again with support and a new approach.
This episode helps toddlers and preschoolers:
- Name what frustration feels like in their body
- Practice calming strategies like breathing and asking for help
- Understand that trying again, or in a new way, can be helpful
- Build resilience through confidence, flexibility, and everyday problem-solving
It can be hard to feel frustrated, and even harder to name it. This story helps kids feel seen and gives them a simple, helpful phrase to hold onto as they work through frustration.
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