Episodes
Brand new episode out today and it's all about the cells in our body cheering us on! We wrote and recorded this episode in response to a listener who asked for ways to feel less lonely. This is our last episode in season 3. ย We are taking a break from writing and producing to slow down and be more mindful in our personal lives. Thank you for your patience as we take care of ourselves during this time. To learn about the 20 exclusive episodes on our Patreon account visit...
Published 03/07/22
This episode is about building our KINDNESS SUPERPOWERS! It's about being kind to your brother or your sister...which is not always easy to do. Ansel & Annie help practice the affirmations for superpowered sibling kindness and brainstorm ways to be more kind to our siblings. Todays' affirmations: I have the kindest heart My words are patient and kind I look for the good in everyone, even my sibling When it's too hard to be patient, I step away, and I take deep belly breaths ...
Published 02/14/22
This new episode is all about appreciating our miraculous bodies. Our bodies do a lot for us every day and sometimes we forget to say thank you. So today we're going to thank our eyes, our ears, our noses, our mouths, our digestive systems, our hands, our legs, and our feet. Just like you like it when someone takes the time to appreciate you for who you are, your body likes it too. Get ready, bodies, we're going to appreciate you! Today's Affirmations: My body is one of a kind My...
Published 01/24/22
Today's episode is a POWER EPISODE jam packed with affirmations for self-confidence to help kids feel their best and have a calm, happy day. This episode comes with a FREE printable. The printable is an AFFIRMATION STATION that you can set up at a mirror at home and practice with or without this episode. Visit https://www.bestdayyetpodcast.com and sign up for free printables to get yours. Today's affirmations: I am brave I am calm I am versatile I am safe I am helpful I am enough I am...
Published 01/03/22
Today we imagine a visit from a dream pet, and we are reminded that we are totally enough exactly as we are. Today's affirmations:ย  I am enough I am totally, completely enough I love myselfย exactly as I am I am smart enough I am good enough I am LOVED enough Best Day Yet is an AFFIRMATION podcast for KIDS! Mindfulness tools + Positive Thinking Adventures for a Calm & Confident School Day ย  We practice: ย  ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Mindful breathing ๐Ÿ† Animal adventures ๐Ÿ’— Positive Affirmations ย  Get your FREE...
Published 12/13/21
Today's episode is all about versatility! We're headed to the Sahara desert to meet an animal who understands that there are times we need to move fast and there times we need to move slowly and carefully.๐Ÿ† Today's affirmations: When it's time to relax, I strut. When it's time to move, I fly I am calm I am ready I am versatile. Like a Cheetah! Best Day Yet is an AFFIRMATION podcast for KIDS! Mindfulness tools + Positive Thinking Adventures for a Calm & Confident School Day ย  We...
Published 11/29/21
We originally recorded this song in March of 2020. Now, nearly two years later, we still think it's important to wash our hands thoroughly and mindfully, so we're re-releasing this song as a tool for health and kindness inside and out. Whether you're learning it for the first time, or listening again, we hope you enjoy this song. What if instead of singing Happy Birthday each time we wash our hands, we sing a song that wishes ourselves and our world safety, health, peace, and kindness. We...
Published 11/15/21
This is a hugging meditation for kids, based on the practice created by Thich Nhat Hanh. Science says that kids who are hugged a lot actually grow smarter, bigger, healthier, calmer, and more resilient than kids who are rarely hugged. Pediatricians recommend that all kids get at least 17 hugs a day! We better get hugging right away! For this practice you will needย a stuffed animal, a pet, a friend, or a family member. If you're in the car and don't have any of those things available, don't...
Published 11/01/21
Grab your flashlights, we're going to a haunted house! Kid listeners call in with their tips on staying calm in spooky situations and then we put those tips to use while we walk through a dark house with...monsters? Best Day Yet is an AFFIRMATION podcast for KIDS! Mindfulness tools + Positive Thinking Adventures for a Calm & Confident School Day ย  We practice: ย  ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Mindful breathing ๐Ÿ† Animal adventures ๐Ÿ’— Positive Affirmations ย  Get your FREE PRINTABLES that go along with BDY episodes...
Published 10/18/21
Today's episode is all about overcoming fears. In this episode listeners get to meet a special guest. (Spoiler alert...it's our dog Lucy, who had a rough start and once was afraid of pretty much everything!) In this episode we play a mindful breathing game and practice the following affirmations: Feelings come and feelings go It's alright, I'm okay I am safe I am braver than my fear Best Day Yet is an AFFIRMATION podcast for KIDS! Mindfulness tools + Positive Thinking Adventures for a Calm...
Published 10/04/21
Our Daily Pledge is back!๐ŸŽ‰ We released a similar version of this in 2020 when so many kids were schooling at home. Now one year later, a lot of our listeners are going to school in person. So we're re-releasing the pledge, not just for virtual learners, but for ALL kids, regardless of where they are learning now, to practice right before they go to school. The daily pledge is a pledge to ourselves and our families and it's jam packed with powerful words for an incredible, positive day. Best...
Published 09/20/21
Today's episode is for deep relaxation. It's perfect for right before kids nap, go to sleep, or if kids need a relaxing break. This sleep adventure is based on the practice of yoga nidra, yet done is a super kid-friendly way with a hummingbird helper! Today's affirmations: You are safe You are calm You are protected You are at peace Best Day Yet is an AFFIRMATION podcast for KIDS! We practice: ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Mindful breathing ๐Ÿ† Animal adventures ๐Ÿ’— Positive Affirmations Listen to the podcast and get...
Published 09/06/21
This episode is for whenever kids need a calming reset. It's a perfect listen for whenever kids are transitioning from one activity to another, or if they need a short break to calm down. In the practice, we imagine that we can control the ocean waves with our breath, and (surprise!) we get to meet some friendly sandpipers. Today's affirmations: You are calmYou are strongGood things are coming your way. To access the free printable that goes along with this episode, visit...
Published 08/23/21
Kids worried about the first day of school? Weโ€™ve got your back! Hereโ€™s a back to school episode filled with powerful affirmation to ensure your kiddo walks into school feeling calm and confident. You can listen to this episode before the first day, or before any day of school. Subscribe now, so you donโ€™t forget to listen on the first day drive! This episode includes a short calming breath practice and the following affirmation practice: Inside I am calmย  I am connected to my center My school...
Published 08/09/21
We're about to release Season 3 of Best Day Yet, but as we prepare, we thought we'd share an episode from Season 1 all about making new friends. To make it even more fun, we get to trade our legs in for tail fins and swim with an animal friend (Surpriseโ€”it's a dolphin!) who teaches us all about friendliness and how to be a good friend. Today's affirmations: I am warm and brightI am compassionateI am a wonderful friendI am a magnet for friendshipI treat everyone with kindness and respectOther...
Published 07/26/21
Best Day Yet is an AFFIRMATION podcast for KIDS! Together families practice... ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ Mindful breathing ๐Ÿ† Animal adventures ๐Ÿ’— Positive Affirmations in a way that is FUN and EMPOWERING for kids and adults alike! Find out more at www.bestdayyetpodcast.com Go to www.Patreon.com/BestDayYet to access 25+ exclusive episodes and monthly digital downloads. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/12/21
Today's episode is a wish you well car ride episode. (But you can listen to it at home too. ;) We're going to practice wishing other people, animals, trees and even your car well. For more information about our podcast or to send us a message or recording, check out www.BestDayYetPodcast.com For 25 + exclusive episodes and digital downloads go to www.Patreon.com/BestDayYet Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/12/21
Big Announcement! Best Day Yet is going to look a little different soon. We're getting new cover art! Check out our fancy new cover art at www.bestdayyetpodcast.com or www.instagram.com/best_day_yet_podcast/ or https://www.facebook.com/bestdayyetpodcast Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 07/02/21
Today's episode teaches kids all about being helpful. It's a reminder that when we help others, we are also helping ourselves. And, we're going on an adventure! That's right. Today we're going deep under the ocean to meet a fish that helps others. But I have to warn you that the part of the ocean that we're going to has...a lot of sharks. Today we practice mindfulness by deep belly breathing ourselves a big shark-proof bubble and these affirmations: I am a helper Helping others makes me feel...
Published 06/28/21
Today's episode is all about being helpful.ย  It's a reminder that when we help others, we are also helping ourselves. And, we're going on an adventure! That's right. Today we're going deep under the ocean to meet a fish that helps others. But I have to warn you that the part of the ocean that we're going to has...a lot of sharks. Today we practice mindfulness by deep belly breathing ourselves a big shark-proof bubble and these affirmations: I am a helper Helping others makes me feel good The...
Published 06/23/21
This episode is for any time that it feels like nothing is going your way. In this episode we practice mindfulness and gratitude by counting good things on each of our five fingers. Here's how we count our blessings using the five fingers on one hand: Your thumb stands for a relationship. Your pointer stands for an opportunity.Middle man stands for a place. Index finger stands for something you love. Your pinky stands for a simple joy. Check out Cool Facts About Animals at...
Published 06/13/21
Today's episode we're going to go to a field of daisies to celebrate YOU! This episode includes mindful breathing and positive affirmations on the theme of honoring and appreciating ourselves. Today's affirmations: I love my bodyย  I love myself Every day I appreciate myself more and more and the people I meet can see me for who I am and they appreciate me too I am good and bright inside and out Every day I get betterย  and better at loving Myself Best Day Yet: Mindfulness for kids. Meditations...
Published 05/26/21
This episode is a mooooood booster. It's for listening to when you're...well maybe not in the happiest mood.ย  We're going to learn some powerful words that will help us start our day in a better mood. And we're going to meet some very cute animals that will teach us all about happiness, peace, and joy. Today's Affirmations: Today is going to be an amazing dayToday I choose peaceI choose happinessI choose joyToday I'm going to let my light shine *Mindfulness for Kids, Mediations for Kids,...
Published 05/17/21
Here's an update on our podcast. Spoiler alert...we're coming back and we're going to be bigger and better than ever! Thank you so much for sticking with us, and we'll be seeing a lot more of you soon! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/11/21