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  • Can I Have Some? | Sharing, Fairness & Sibling Relationships | Sticky Situations Podcast
    Jun 4 2026

    🥣 Julio is starving.

    After soccer practice, he rushes home and finds a delicious bowl of mac and cheese waiting in the fridge.

    Just as he starts eating, his sister Miranda walks in from swim practice.

    She's hungry too.

    Then she asks a simple question:

    "Can I have some?"

    Suddenly, Julio faces a real-life kid dilemma with no easy answer.

    Should he share?
    Should he keep it all for himself?
    Or is there another solution?

    In this episode of Sticky Situations, Charlie explores a relatable challenge about sharing, fairness, kindness, and family relationships.

    Kids, parents, and teachers will love discussing this everyday problem that turns into a surprisingly difficult choice.

    💭 What would YOU do?

    Perfect for:
    ✅ Family listening
    ✅ Classroom discussions
    ✅ SEL lessons
    ✅ Character education
    ✅ ESL & EFL learners
    ✅ Critical thinking activities
    ✅ Morning meetings
    ✅ Social skills practice

    🎙️ Sticky Situations
    Real-life kid dilemmas... and real tough choices.

    #KidsPodcast #SEL #CharacterEducation #FamilyPodcast #SocialEmotionalLearning #CriticalThinking #KidsStories #Parenting #Sharing #Fairness #SiblingRelationships #SchoolPodcast #ElementaryEducation #ESL #EFL

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    6 min
  • 🎂 The Birthday Invitations
    May 25 2026

    💌 What if you could invite ONLY 5 friends to your birthday party… but LOTS of classmates invited YOU to theirs? 😰

    That’s the big dilemma in this week’s episode:
    🎂 The Birthday Invitations

    Carla wants everyone to feel included…
    But her parents say she can only invite FIVE people.

    Now she has to decide:
    👉 Invite her closest friends?
    👉 Invite the kids who invited her first?
    👉 Or try to find another solution?

    😬 Someone may feel left out no matter what she chooses.

    This episode is PERFECT for:
    ✔️ Kids ages 6–12
    ✔️ Family discussions
    ✔️ SEL / social-emotional learning
    ✔️ Classrooms & morning meetings
    ✔️ Teaching empathy, fairness & friendship

    💭 BIG QUESTIONS:

    • Is it possible to make everyone happy?
    • Do you have to invite someone because they invited you?
    • How do you decide what’s fair?

    🎙️ Sticky Situations is the podcast where kids explore real-life dilemmas… and real tough choices.

    ✨ Listen now on Spotify, YouTube & more!

    👇 COMMENT BELOW:
    Who would YOU invite to your party?

    #StickySituations #KidsPodcast #BirthdayParty #FriendshipProblems #SELforKids #WhatWouldYouDo #ElementaryTeacher #ParentingKids #SocialEmotionalLearning #CharacterEducation #KidsDiscussion #BirthdayInvitations #SchoolCounselor #ClassroomCommunity #KidsLifeSkills #FamilyPodcast #TeachingEmpathy #MorningMeeting #UpperElementary #ParentingTips

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    5 min
  • 🤭 Embarrassing Moment in Class?! | The Silent Classroom | Sticky Situations
    Mar 24 2026

    What would your child do in one of the most awkward moments ever?

    In this episode of Sticky Situations, Ben is sitting in a completely silent classroom… when suddenly, a loud and embarrassing sound breaks the silence. 😳

    No one knows who did it… or do they?

    Now Ben has to decide:

    • Stay quiet and hope no one notices?
    • Blame someone else?
    • Say “excuse me” and be honest?
    • Or laugh it off with a joke?

    🎙️ This episode helps kids explore:
    ✔️ Embarrassment and confidence
    ✔️ Honesty vs. avoidance
    ✔️ Social awareness and kindness
    ✔️ Real-life decision-making skills
    ✔️ How to handle awkward situations

    Perfect for:
    👦 Ages 6–12
    🏫 Classrooms & SEL lessons
    👨‍👩‍👧 Family discussions
    🧠 Building emotional intelligence

    💬 Ask your child:
    👉 “What would YOU do?”

    🎧 Follow Sticky Situations for weekly real-life kid dilemmas that build character, confidence, and critical thinking.

    #KidsPodcast #SELforKids #EmbarrassingMoments #SocialEmotionalLearning #ParentingTips #ClassroomPodcast #WhatWouldYouDo #CharacterEducation #KidsLifeSkills #ConfidenceForKids #EthicsForKids #FamilyPodcast

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    5 min
  • The Walnut Pie
    Jan 2 2026

    Michelle baked a walnut pie for someone special—but when her best friend asks for a piece, things get complicated.

    In this episode of Sticky Situations, kids explore a real-life dilemma about sharing, honesty, and friendship.

    🎙️ Hosted by Charlie
    📚 Designed for kids, classrooms, and English learners
    🧠 Encourages discussion, empathy, and critical thinking

    Perfect for:
    • SEL lessons
    • ESL listening practice
    • Family conversations
    • Classroom warm-ups

    👉 Follow Sticky Situations for more real-life kid dilemmas and thoughtful choices.

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    4 min
  • 🎸 A BROKEN GUITAR. A BIG MISTAKE. A TOUGH CHOICE. 🎸
    Jan 1 2026

    🎸 What do you do when you break something that isn’t yours? 🎸

    In this episode of Sticky Situations, kids are faced with a relatable dilemma:
    Charlie’s guitar.
    Teddy’s mistake.
    One broken string… and a big decision.

    When Teddy uses his brother’s guitar without asking and accidentally breaks it, he must choose between honesty and avoiding trouble. This engaging story encourages kids to think deeply, share opinions, and build strong character.

    🎯 Designed for:
    • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
    • Honesty & responsibility lessons
    • Sibling relationship discussions
    • Classroom listening activities
    • Family conversations

    👂 Ideal for kids ages 6–12
    🎒 Loved by teachers & parents
    🧠 Builds empathy, trust, and problem-solving skills

    ✨ Don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review—it helps more kids learn through stories!

    #StickySituations #KidsSELPodcast #StoriesForKids
    #HonestyLessons #SiblingStories #SocialEmotionalLearning
    #KidsAudioStories #ParentingPodcast #TeacherResources
    #CharacterEducation #ElementaryPodcast #LifeSkillsForKids

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    4 min
  • The Hidden Presents — A Sticky Situation About Honesty and Trust
    Dec 21 2025

    Bryan and Chris accidentally discover where their parents hid their Christmas presents. Temptation sets in — but so does a big question: Is it right to peek?

    In this episode of Sticky Situations, kids explore honesty, self-control, and the importance of trust within families through a relatable holiday dilemma.

    🎄 Ideal for classrooms, ESL listening practice, and family discussions.

    🎧 Don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review!

    #StickySituationsPodcast #PodcastForKids #ChristmasEthics #HonestyMatters #SELForKids #ESLPodcast #EducationalPodcast #FamilyValues #HolidayStories #CharacterEducation #KidsLearning #EnglishListening #TeachersOnSpotify

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    4 min
  • The Torn Library Book — A Sticky Situation About Honesty and Doing What’s Right (with Special Guest Hosts Hyunseung, Yoobin, and Ryunha)
    Nov 6 2025

    In this Sticky Situations episode, Seowon, a 3rd grader from South Korea, loves her K-POP library book — until one page rips! 😬
    Now she faces a tough choice:
    Tell the truth, fix it secretly, or stay quiet and hope no one notices?

    Join special guest hosts Hyunseung, Yoobin, and Ryunha, as we explore honesty, guilt, and responsibility in this real-life dilemma for kids.
    Perfect for teachers, parents, and English learners who want to discuss values in a fun, engaging way.

    🎙️ Sticky Situations: Real dilemmas. Real tough choices.

    #StickySituationsPodcast #PodcastForKids #HonestyStory #MoralEducation #CharacterEducation #ESLPodcast #EnglishLearningForKids #KPOPStory #LibraryBook #ESLListening #EducationalPodcast #Kidspodcast #StorytimeForKids #LearnEnglishThroughStories #TeachersOfSpotify #ParentingPodcast #EthicsForKids #KoreanStudents #KPOPfans

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    3 min
  • 🎃 Sticky Situation: The Mystery Candy! 🍬
    Oct 21 2025

    It’s Halloween night! 🍬 Gayoon, a 3rd grader in a sparkly green bug costume, discovers a mysterious candy in her bucket. She wants to eat it, but she doesn’t know if it’s safe. 🤔

    This is a sticky situation because she has to choose between having fun and staying safe. Should she eat it, ask her mom, or throw it away?

    Talk about this episode with your family, classmates, or teacher—
    because thinking ahead and making smart choices is always important!

    #StickySituations #HalloweenFun #KidsStories #TrickOrTreat #SafeHalloween #3rdGradeStories #BrainPOPStyle #NatGeoKidsStyle #StoryTime #CuriousKids #HalloweenAdventure

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    4 min