Got a kiddo with a tummy full of fizz, flaps, and what ifs before school? Totally normal. Very human.

In this Hat Business episode, Ruby, Hat, and the ever-wise Ollie the Owl unpack those buzzy first-day feelings and gently flip them into confidence with breathing tricks, kind thoughts, and a reminder that bravery isn’t about not being scared… it’s about going anyway.

Perfect for the night-before jitters, the morning car ride, or that moment when the shoes are on but the feelings are BIG.

Breathe in. Breathe out. They’ve got this. And so do you. ✨

Find more bonus stories and SEL fun at HatBusiness.com.au and subscribe for full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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Big playground, big noise, little pause and that’s okay. Join Ruby, Hat, and Ollie the Owl as they gently explore school shyness, social confidence, and how watching first can be a brave and clever way to make friends. A calming SEL story for kids about starting school, making friends, and feeling confident in your own time.

Find more bonus stories and SEL fun at HatBusiness.com.au and subscribe for full episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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Is your little one feeling the jumping beans of first-day-of-school excitement? 🎒✨

Join Ruby, Hat, and Ollie the Owl in this gentle, story-led episode of Hat Business, where big feelings about starting school are explored in a calm, playful way and kids learn simple breathing and grounding tools to turn fizzy excitement into school-ready confidence.

🎧 Follow and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, watch full episodes on YouTube, and explore Hat Business World at hatbusiness.com.au for bonus content, extra activities, and more magical moments with Ruby and Hat.

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Ruby explains something really important: floods aren’t a game — they’re serious and can be dangerous.

In this gentle, kid-friendly story, Hat suggests two silly ideas:

☔ A rainy day fashion show

🐊 And “The Floor Is a Raging River with Crocodiles”

But Ruby explains:

• Why you should never play in flood water
• Why fast-moving water is dangerous
• And what kids should do to stay safe during heavy rain and floods

This episode helps kids aged 4–10 understand real flood safety in a calm, non-scary way — and helps parents start important conversations.

👉 Listen now and learn how to stay safe in floods

👉 Perfect for families, classrooms, and rainy days

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https://www.hatbusiness.com.au/

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Ruby sets out to build the tallest, fanciest sandcastle in the history of the beach… until it dramatically flops into a sad little sand pancake. With Hat by her side (and gravity being VERY rude), Ruby learns why things fall over, how science sneaks into playtime, and why trying again can lead to something even better. A funny, gentle Hat Business beach story packed with curiosity, resilience, and sneaky STEM learning for kids aged 4–9 plus seagulls and excellent sand-based life lessons.

Listen along, then pop over to hatbusiness.com.au for more Hat Business adventures, activities, and fun extras.

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Ruby had a big Christmas — the kind filled with excitement, laughter, treats, and tired eyes at the end of the day. In this special Hat Business episode, Hat gently reflects on the magic of Christmas, imagining what Ruby’s favourite friends might be doing as the day settles down. While Big Cousin Marnie tells us a story.

Kids will meet the familiar world of Hat Business, with gentle mentions of Banjo the Cluearoo, Slumberlina, Hushleaf the Koala, Ollie the Owl, and No Probllama — all wrapped into a cozy, imaginative Christmas moment that helps children wind down after a busy day.

This episode is perfect for kids aged 4–10 and families looking for:

• A calm but playful Christmas story
• Aussie summer Christmas vibes
• Gentle emotional learning (SEL) without lectures
• Screen-free listening during the holidays
• A soft transition from excitement to rest

Ideal for after Christmas lunch, evening quiet time, or anytime kids need help settling after a big day.

Part of the Hat Business kids podcast — where imagination leads, learning sneaks in, and every story ends with warmth.

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It’s Christmas… but there’s no snow?! Ruby is VERY confused. Why is Santa sweating? Why are thongs acceptable footwear? And why does Australia get sunshine instead of snow at Christmas?

Join Ruby and her extremely dramatic Hat on a festive Aussie adventure as they discover why Christmas looks different down under.

This funny, audio-first kids podcast episode explores Australian Christmas traditions, summer Christmas weather, and why Australia doesn’t have snow at Christmas, all explained in a playful, kid-friendly way.

Perfect for families looking for:

• Christmas podcasts for kids

• Australian kids podcasts

• Educational Christmas stories

• Fun explanations of weather and seasons

• Christmas content without snow (but with plenty of silliness)

Packed with giggles, gentle learning, and real moments, this episode helps kids understand seasons, hemispheres, and why Christmas in Australia is sunny, while celebrating everything that makes an Aussie Christmas special.

🎅✨ Want more festive fun?

Listen to the full FREE Merry Hatmas series packed with Christmas adventures, laughs, and learning at HatBusiness.com.au

Pop on your Santa hat, grab an icy pole, and press play. Christmas in Australia has never sounded so fun. 🎄☀️

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Ruby and Hat are feeling extra festive… until Ruby decides to give her Christmas tree a big drink of water. But something’s not right this tree doesn’t soak anything up. It doesn’t drop needles. It doesn’t even smell like a tree. Join Ruby and Hat for a funny, festive Aussie adventure as they uncover why this tree won’t behave like a real one and learn the simple joy of keeping traditions in your own special way even if your tree is a little bit… plastic.

Perfect for families searching for Aussie Christmas stories for kids, funny Christmas podcasts, holiday learning moments, and Christmas episodes about curiosity and discovery.

Parents: Join the Hat Business Club for free Christmas printables, the full festive playlist, and more at HatBusiness.com.au.

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