Penny Perry Quite Contrary (pt.2)

About this episode

Zoe learns about setting boundaries while Penny navigates her feelings with the help of a story about Contrary Perry.

Send us Fan Mail Zoe is learning the delicate art of setting boundaries, even when it doesn’t feel great, while Penny is having a Contrary kind of day! Luckily, Spicy is there to offer Zoe encouragement and wisdom from her years as an early childhood educator. Meanwhile, T.A. helps Penny navigate her big feelings with the story of Contrary Perry—a little platypus who turns a day of mischief into a lesson in empathy. Hi there, Trusted Adult! If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to ex...

People in this episode

Hosts: Toni Kennedy, Penny

Topics covered

• boundaries
• empathy
• childhood education
• feelings
• storytelling

Keywords

• boundaries
• empathy
• children's stories
• feelings
• early childhood education

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Contrary Perry

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