Speaking Your Truth - With Dr. Shefali

Sadie loves dance but her mom wants her to play soccer and she is scared to tell her mom the truth. With help from Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and New York Times bestselling psychologist Dr. Shefali, she discovers something surprising about what it really means to be loved.

Kenzie feels sad when her dad is too busy to play. But what if special time is hiding somewhere unexpected? Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and legendary actor Jeff Bridges and his daughter Isabelle share their secret to making special time — even when life gets busy! Read more about Jeff and Isabelle's picture book, Daddy Daughter Day, and the story behind their father-daughter collaboration: https://daddydaughterday.com/ Support No Kid Hungry, the campaign from Share Our Strength helping kids and families get the meals and support they need: https://www.nokidhungry.org/ and https://shareourstrength.org/ Learn more about The Vital Ground Foundation, a conservation organization working to protect grizzly bear habitat and help wildlife and people share the landscape safely: https://www.vitalground.org/ Visit World Youth Clubs to learn about their work supporting youth clubs and safe spaces for young people around the world: https://www.worldyouthclubs.org/ Local Santa Barbara shoutout: United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County - Santa Barbara Club, a community space supporting local kids and teens: https://www.unitedbg.org/join Join Isabelle and Rebecca for their Field Trip retreat: https://thrivingstudents.com/fieldtrip

Kaylee is the tallest kid in her class—almost as tall as the teacher! Sometimes that feels special, but other times it makes her feel embarrassed when kids tease her. With help from Dr. Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and special guest Stacey Blanchet, Kaylee learns that standing out can be something to celebrate.

Imani has a brand-new baby cousin—but she didn’t come from her aunt’s belly! With help from Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and special guest Jim Jacobs, Imani learns that families are made in many different ways. Together, they explore adoption, foster care, and the love that makes every family unique.

Aaliyah is worried. Sometimes her mom feels really sad and doesn’t want to play, so Aaliyah wonders if she’s the reason why. With help from Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and special guest Toby Hemingway, we explore this tender question about what to do when someone is sad. Comment end

Danielle wonders why people have different skin colors. With help from Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and special guest Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, she learns that our differences make us unique, and that kindness, curiosity, and respect help us celebrate each other.

Jackson is 4 years old and loves building towers with Legos, but they keep falling down and he feels like giving up. Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and special guest Dr. Byron McClure help Jackson learn what to do when things don’t go the way he wants, and how to use his strengths to build not only towers, but his confidence!

Miguel feels lonely after moving to a new place and worries about making friends. With help from Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and special guest Leslie Priscilla, he learns that friendship comes in many forms. Even quiet ones!

Kai wonders why some people sleep on sidewalks instead of in beds. With support from Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and special guest Kevin Adler, he learns about kindness, compassion, and how we can all help neighbors in need.

When Jada sees a boy in a wheelchair with a dog at the mall, she starts to wonder why some people get to bring pets inside. Luckily, Rebecca, the Teddy Twins, and special guest Kelley Coleman are here to help her learn all about service dogs, invisible disabilities, and how kindness and curiosity can help us include everyone.