When Millie is called to the stage to present her poem, her nerves start shouting loud — but she makes a choice: she’ll be in charge, not her feelings. In this episode, kids will see that courage isn’t about waiting for nerves to disappear, but about taking action even while they’re still there. We’ll unpack why anxiety and nerves are a normal part of life, how to notice them without letting them win, and simple, practical steps to choose courage in any situation. This episode equips children to recognise those uncomfortable feelings, talk back to them, and step forward into the kind of person they want to become — someone who is brave.

Conversation Starters:

• “Have you ever felt nervous before doing something? What did it feel like in your body?”
• “What do you think Millie meant when she said she wasn’t going to let her nerves be the boss?”
• “Can you think of a time you made a choice to be brave, even while feeling nervous?”
  

Phrases to Use with Your Child:

• “Your feelings don’t get to decide who you are — you do.”
• “I can see you’re nervous. That’s normal. What’s your first small step?”
• “You can be scared and brave at the same time.”
  

How to Model It:

• Share a recent example where you felt nervous and chose to act anyway.
• Let your child see you using the same strategies: deep breathing, grounding your feet, talking kindly to yourself.
  When your child makes a brave choice, notice it out loud — praise the decision to act, not just the result.
  

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