When Maya waves to her best friend Sasha and doesn’t get a wave back, her heart starts to worry. Did she do something wrong? Did she upset her? Maya’s mind begins to swirl with guesses—and soon she’s carrying feelings that might not even be hers. In this gentle, thoughtful episode, Maya learns to notice when she’s spinning in a thought spiral, how to pause and ask instead of assuming, and how to return to calm.

With a creative whirlpool metaphor, thoughtful storytelling, and a peaceful bedtime visualisation, this episode helps sensitive girls learn to stop over-apologising, build healthy thinking habits, and let go of guilt that doesn’t belong to them.

What this episode helps with:
This story is designed for sensitive, empathetic girls who often assume responsibility for others’ moods or feelings. It helps children recognise when they’re guessing, teaches them to pause before over-apologising, and empowers them to ask kindly for clarity.

Themes to explore with your child:

• What’s the difference between a feeling and a fact?
• What happens when our brain guesses instead of asking?
• How can we speak up when we’re unsure if we’ve upset someone?
  

Conversation Starters:

• “Have you ever thought someone was upset with you, and it turned out they weren’t?”
• “Can you remember a time you guessed something that wasn’t true?”
• “What do you think of Maya’s whirlpool drawing? Have you ever felt like that?”
  

Phrases to model:

• “You’re not in charge of other people’s feelings.”
• “Let’s pause and check: Do we know that’s true, or are we guessing?”
• “It’s okay to ask gently. You don’t have to carry worry alone.”
  

How to support your child:
Practice noticing worry spirals together. Help your child slow their thoughts by identifying the facts, separating assumptions, and offering calm scripts like:

“You seemed quiet today—are you okay?”
This builds confidence, resilience, and healthy boundaries in emotionally aware kids.

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