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Real Stories for Real Children

Real Stories for Real Children

Written by: Dr. Genevieve D'Cruz
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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!


Got a topic request? Reach out at realstoriesrealchildren@gmail.com or connect on Instagram at @RealStoriesRealChildren.

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Episodes
  • Tips for Caregivers: Being Gentle with a Toy

    Tips for Caregivers: Being Gentle with a Toy
    Apr 16 2026

    This is an episode for adults that includes tips for helping your child play gently with toys, or offering options to play rough (it's a companion to the Being Gentle with a Toy story). Enjoy!

    Did you try this with your child? How'd it go? Connect with us at realstoriesrealchildren@gmail.com, or on IG at @RealStoriesRealChildren and let us know!

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    2 mins
  • Being Gentle with a Toy

    Being Gentle with a Toy
    Apr 9 2026

    Sometimes, you want to play rough, but if you play rough with a toy, it can break. In this story, Javi learns that if he plays rough with a toy, it can break, but that there are other ways to play rough.

    Grown-ups, try this at home!

    Did you try this with your child? How'd it go? Connect with us at realstoriesrealchildren@gmail.com, or on IG at @RealStoriesRealChildren and let us know!

    Stay tuned for a bonus episode with tips for caregivers!

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    6 mins
  • Tips for Caregivers: How to Wait

    Tips for Caregivers: How to Wait
    Apr 2 2026

    This is an episode for adults that includes information on why we practice "how to wait" at home with your child (it's a companion to the How to Wait children's story). Enjoy!


    Did you try this with your child? How'd it go? Connect with us at realstoriesrealchildren@gmail.com, or on IG at @RealStoriesRealChildren and let us know!

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    2 mins
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