Real Stories for Real Children
This gentle children’s podcast brings realistic, age-appropriate stories to life for toddlers and preschoolers ages 1.5–4, inspired by everyday experiences like having a new sibling, big feelings, and having to wait for something you want. Each short social story introduces children to common scenarios and how to respond in them. Episode descriptions also include tips for caregivers that help you tailor your approach to your child based on their needs - whether they be multilingual, non-verbal, or neurodivergent. Created by a former early childhood teacher with a PhD in education, this podcast is a positive way to support emotional growth during car rides or quiet moments together!
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Real Stories for Real Children
Latest Episodes
Playing with a Younger Child
Sometimes we play with a baby or a younger child who takes a toy from you because they are still learning to play. In this story, Javi learns how to play with a younger child, and offer them another toy instead. Grown-ups...
Speaking another language
Some people speak one language. Some people speak more than one language! Speaking many languages helps us talk to and understand many different people in our community and in our world. In this story, Javi learns that he speaks two different l...
Giving a Compliment
Sometimes, you like something someone is doing or wearing, and you want to tell them. In this story, Javi learns how to give a compliment. Grown-ups, try this at home! Did you try this with your child? How'd i...
Tips for Caregivers: Asking to play & asking to join
This is an episode for adults that is a companion to the Asking to play & asking to join story. Enjoy! Did you try this with your child? How'd it go? Connect with us at realstoriesrealchildren@gmail.com, or on IG at @RealStories...
