Kidventure: When Someone You Love is Far Away

Welcome friends! We're so glad you're joining us for a brand new Kidventure episode of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast.

In this episode, Todd travels to the Land of Qook-a-lackas by moonlight with Jack, Harper, and Nile, three kids who each have a parent serving in the military. There they meet Quodger, a Qook-a-lacka whose grown-up is far away helping care for the moon mirrors past the misty mountains. A big cloud storm has interrupted the moon phone calls, and Quodger is feeling the quiet in a big way.

Together, the kids become Moon Helpers and come up with two ideas that Quodger, and any kid missing someone they love, can actually use: Moon Messages, drawings or notes you can send to someone far away to let them know you are thinking of them, and a Cozy Kit, a collection of soft and comforting things to help get through the hard moments at home.

Along the way, Jack shares the sloth stuffy that plays his dad's voice when you squeeze its belly, Harper talks about the feeling that a parent might be gone for 100 years, and Nile reminds everyone that calling an auntie counts too.

Featuring the voice of Quodger, played by actor Roger Clark.

Perfect for kids ages 3-11, military families, and for listening together as a family.

In This Episode, Kids Will:

• Travel to the Land of Qook-a-lackas on ribbons of moonlight
• Meet Quodger, a Qook-a-lacka who is missing their grown-up and needs some help
• Learn two real strategies for coping when someone you love is far away
• Discover that missing someone and being proud of them can both be true at once
• Be reminded that they are not alone, even when things feel quiet and hard

Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Kidventure By:

• Asking your child: "What would you put in a Moon Message for someone you love?"
• Making a Cozy Kit together with a stuffy, a blanket, and a favorite treat
• Starting a countdown calendar until your loved one comes home
• Talking about all the feelings it is okay to have when someone is away
• Encouraging your child to draw a picture or write a note to send to someone far away

About Roger Clark: Roger Clark is an actor with over 25 years of experience across stage, screen, voiceover, and performance capture, having performed in nearly 50 countries. He is best known for his role as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, which earned him the 2018 Game Award for Best Performance and a BAFTA nomination.

About Little Kids, Big Hearts:Little Kids, Big Hearts is a social and emotional learning podcast where kids lead the conversation. Through real discussions, imaginative stories, songs, and Kidventures, children explore feelings, relationships, kindness, and what it means to care for others.

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