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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 11 MIN

Small Hearts, Big Changes

from Under the Moonlight with Penelope Willis · host Penelope willis

Small Hearts, Big ChangesIn this heartfelt episode of Under The Moonlight Podcast with Penelope Willis, we explore how to help young children cope with change, manage big emotions and feel safe during life’s transitions.From starting nursery or school to family separation, house moves and emotional shifts at home, change can feel overwhelming for small hearts. In this episode, Penelope shares practical and nurturing ways to support children through transition with calm reassurance, emotional connection and steady guidance.You will learnHow to support children through change in a gentle and age appropriate wayWhy transitions can trigger anxiety, seeking extra closeness or big feelingsHow emotional connection builds resilience in early childhoodHow bedtime stories and shared reading help children process change safelySimple calming strategies parents can use to ease worry and uncertaintyDrawing on her experience in early years education and the themes behind her book The Little Grey Feather, Penelope reflects on how stories can help children rehearse coping, build emotional security and navigate new beginnings with confidence.If your child is struggling with starting school, adjusting to nursery, managing separation anxiety or coping with family change, this episode offers supportive parenting guidance and emotional reassurance.Because even the smallest hearts can move through big changes when they feel held, heard and understood.Visit booksbypenelopewillis.co.uk for calming books and free resources for children. https://share.google/3YKAOTrn83Q5Ewp8oExplore The Little Grey Feather on Amazon https://amzn.to/4ci8zlHThis page contains an Amazon affiliate link. A small commission may be earned from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to the reader.The thoughts shared in this podcast are the authors own, shaped by experience and reflection, and offered in a personal capacity.

Small Hearts, Big ChangesIn this heartfelt episode of Under The Moonlight Podcast with Penelope Willis, we explore how to help young children cope with change, manage big emotions and feel safe during life’s transitions.From starting nursery or school to family separation, house moves and emotional shifts at home, change can feel overwhelming for small hearts. In this episode, Penelope shares practical and nurturing ways to support children through transition with calm reassurance, emotional connection and steady guidance.You will learnHow to support children through change in a gentle and age appropriate wayWhy transitions can trigger anxiety, seeking extra closeness or big feelingsHow emotional connection builds resilience in early childhoodHow bedtime stories and shared reading help children process change safelySimple calming strategies parents can use to ease worry and uncertaintyDrawing on her experience in early years education and the themes behind her book The Little Grey Feather, Penelope reflects on how stories can help children rehearse coping, build emotional security and navigate new beginnings with confidence.If your child is struggling with starting school, adjusting to nursery, managing separation anxiety or coping with family change, this episode offers supportive parenting guidance and emotional reassurance.Because even the smallest hearts can move through big changes when they feel held, heard and understood.Visit booksbypenelopewillis.co.uk for calming books and free resources for children. https://share.google/3YKAOTrn83Q5Ewp8oExplore The Little Grey Feather on Amazon https://amzn.to/4ci8zlHThis page contains an Amazon affiliate link. A small commission may be earned from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to the reader.The thoughts shared in this podcast are the authors own, shaped by experience and reflection, and offered in a personal capacity.

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