Tiny Nits and Tilly’s Embarrassment

In this gentle episode of Ever Wonder, we meet Tilly — a girl who’s excited to get her hair braided at school, until a loud voice announces she has nits. Embarrassed and overwhelmed, Tilly must learn how to handle shame, embarrassment, and the fear of being seen differently.

Perfect for girls aged 6–10, this story explores how small things can feel big in front of others, working through shame and how to grow quiet confidence in the face of embarrassment. Listeners will learn that real strength doesn’t come from being perfect — it comes from how we respond. Includes a calming affirmation and a practical parent conversation guide.

Parent Conversation Guide
Conversation Starters:

• How do you think Tilly felt in that moment at assembly?
• Have you ever felt embarrassed like that before?
• Why do you think little things can feel really big when other people laugh?
• What helped Tilly move forward?

Phrases You Can Use:

• Nits don’t mean anything about you — they’re just something that happens to everyone.
• It’s okay to feel embarrassed, but it doesn’t define you.
• You can be both embarrassed and brave at the same time.
• That moment might have felt big, but it doesn’t change who you are.

Ways to Model This as a Parent:

• Share a time when something small embarrassed you — and how you got through it.
• Avoid using language that makes physical issues (like nits or spills) feel shameful.
• Affirm your child’s inner qualities: kindness, humour, honesty — especially after a hard day.
• Let your child see you laugh gently at your own mistakes or awkward moments.
• If your child has recently been embarrassed, validate it without overreacting: “That must’ve been really hard. Want to talk about it?”

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