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Big Life Journal's NEW original audio stories for ages 8-12
ages 8-12
Introducing Screen-Free Entertainment With Valuable Life Lessons
The Urbana Gardens Chronicles:
Six original audio stories with diverse characters, growth mindset messages, and important life lessons.
The story characters will become your child's role models teaching them about age-appropriate topics such as believing in yourself, empathy, kindness, loyalty, and honesty.
These Audio Stories Will Nurture Your Child’s Growth Mindset and Social-Emotional Skills
"When I first stumbled upon your resources, it was like someone had flipped on the light switch for me as a parent. Your resources are relevant and timeless. More than ever people need a growth mindset approach - no matter their age."
Here's what you will get:
Six original audio stories (download or stream on a secure ‘safe-space’ page)
Companion Printable Stories with coloring pages of the story characters designed to further engage your child's imagination!
The Urbana Gardens Stories & Characters
LIA’S STORY is about 12-year-old Lia Zamora and life lessons on judging others and loyalty.
JENNIFER’S STORY is about 10-year-old Jennifer King and life lessons on grief and fear of change.
FELIX & BONNIE’S STORY is about 11-year-old twins Felix & Bonnie Tanaka and life lessons on acceptance and empathy.
ELLEN’S STORY is about 14-year-old Ellen King and life lessons on anxiety and perfectionism.
RAJ’S STORY is about 12-year-old Raj Apte and life lessons on courage and confidence.
MIKAL’S STORY is about 11-year-old Mikal Wilkes and life lessons on honesty and truthfulness.
The characters live at The Urbana Gardens — a unique and somewhat mysterious apartment complex — where their lives intersect and connect. Your child can listen to these charming, funny, and poignant stories in any order or in the suggested order on our ‘safe space’ streaming page.
You might just wish you listened to these stories growing up!
These audio stories will spur your child's imagination much better than screens.
The stories promote important values like kindness, empathy, integrity, and self-nurturing.
Reviewed and recommended by a Child Development expert to ensure they have valuable and age-appropriate messages.
Screen-free and guilt-free! Keep your child positively entertained during car rides or while you’re busy getting things done.
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Give Your Child Growth Mindset Role Models
A Positive Experience for the Whole Family
A printable Conversation & Connection Guide for meaningful conversations with your child and suggestions for how to expand on the life lessons they learn from each story.
Kids can't stop until they listen to them all!
Screen-Free Entertainment with Important Life Lessons
Give your child a break from video games and other screens with this fun, imaginative, and engaging audio experience. Your child will be entertained while learning and developing a growth mindset and important life skills!