BrightenUp! Kids Podcast

BrightenUp! Kids Podcast

Welcome to the BrightenUp! Kids Podcast! We create meditations and mindfulness content for children of all ages! I’m your host and friend Nicole, and every Monday I’ll be right here to help start your week off with positivity and confidence with a brand new positive affirmation. We also post a new meditation or mindfulness activity every Wednesday. For some extra fun check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BrightenUpKids So take a deep breath, and join me! I’m so happy you’re here!

Episodes

June 23, 2025 18 mins

Continuing with this month's EMPATHY theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "It's beautiful that everyone is different" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van ...

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Continuing with this month's EMPATHY theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I try to understand other people's feelings" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon va...

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Continuing with this month's EMPATHY theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "Every person has their own story" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee

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Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is Empathy! Get excited for a brand new month of positive affirmations with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "I choose empathy!" 

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee 

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Continuing with this month's PATIENCE theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I respond gently and patiently" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee

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Continuing with this month's PATIENCE theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I treat others with patience and respect" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der W...

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Continuing with this month's PATIENCE theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I am patient with myself" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee

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Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is Patience! Get excited for a brand new month of positive affirmations with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "I am patient!" 

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee 

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Continuing with this month's LISTENING theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I listen with my heart!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee

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Continuing with this month's LISTENING theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I listen to my heart!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee

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Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is LISTENING! Get excited for a brand new month of positive affirmations with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "I am a good listener!!" 

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee 

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Continuing with this month's NICOLE'S FAVORITES theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "Being kind brings me joy!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der W...

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Continuing with this month's NICOLE'S FAVORITES theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I am allowed to shine!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee

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Continuing with this month's NICOLE'S FAVORITES theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I deserve to be here!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee

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Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new season of The BrightenUp! Kids Podcast with a brand new theme! This month's theme is Nicole's Favorites!!  Kick off the new year with the positive affirmation "I am enough!"

HAPPY SILLY NEWS

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee 


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We end this season of the podcast with this month's BEING PROUD theme, and your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I am proud to be me!!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Mano...

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Continuing with this month's BEING PROUD theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I am proud of my heart" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee 

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Continuing with this month's BEING PROUD theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I am proud I tried something new!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

HAPPY SILLY NEWS

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee 

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Continuing with this month's BEING PROUD theme, your host and friend Nicole introduces a new positive affirmation "I am proud of others!" and walks you through a fun morning affirmation activity to start your week with positivity and confidence!

Happy Silly News!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van der Wee 

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Your host and friend Nicole kicks off a brand new month with a brand new theme! This month's theme is BEING PROUD! Get excited for a brand new month of positive affirmations with this kind and gentle activity using the positive affirmation "I am proud of myself!!"

HAPPY SILLY NEWS!

Written and Voiced by: Nicole Lesley
Artwork by: Manon van der Wee 
Created by: Nicole Lesley and Manon van de...

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