What To Do When…

In this episode of What to Do When…, we meet Rex the Beaver, who learns that dinner time is actually a great chance to chip in and help. From noticing what needs doing, to asking a simple question, to helping tidy up after the meal - Rex discovers that small things really do make a big difference. A warm, practical episode for kids who are ready to be a little more helpful at home.

Meet Kiko the Monkey, who gets a bit too comfortable while exploring his friend’s home and quickly realises that every house has its own rules. Young listeners learn how to slow down, notice what’s different, ask when they’re unsure, and adjust their behaviour.

In this episode of What to Do When…, children meet Ravi the Mountain Goat, who struggles to climb a steep hill and starts to think he can’t do it. Through Ravi’s experience, little listeners learn that feeling frustrated is normal, and that taking a pause, breaking a challenge into smaller steps, and trying again can make hard things feel possible.

Being told to clean up can feel frustrating - especially when playtime isn’t over yet. In this episode of What to Do When…, kids meet Milo the Raccoon, who learns a realistic way to handle clean-up time without giving up completely. Through a thoughtful, everyday story, young listeners discover how to pause, tidy up what they can, use their words to ask for more time, and follow through on a promise.

Everyone makes mistakes — but knowing what to do next matters. In this episode of What to Do When…, kids meet Sara the Fox, who realises she’s broken the rules during a game and needs to say sorry. Through a realistic, engaging story, young listeners learn that apologising isn’t about blame or embarrassment — it’s about being honest, taking responsibility, and fixing the situation.

In this episode of What to Do When…, kids meet Asha the Rabbit, who feels nervous and low on confidence when she meets someone new. Through a calm, realistic story, young listeners learn that bravery doesn’t have to be loud. By noticing their feelings, taking small steps, and asking simple questions, kids discover gentle ways to connect with others.

Sometimes friends feel sad, quiet, or not quite themselves and it can be hard to know how to help. In this episode kids meet Luna the Deer, who learns how to notice when a friend is feeling sad, listen with care, and offer comfort in gentle ways. Through a calm and reassuring story, young listeners discover that helping a sad friend doesn’t mean fixing everything — it means showing kindness, patience, and being there.

Disagreements happen. Even between good friends. In this episode of What to Do When…, kids meet Pia the Penguin, who learns how to handle a disagreement with kindness and care. Through a warm and reassuring story, young listeners discover how to listen to others, share their own feelings, and work together to find a fair solution.

Everyone makes mistakes - even when they don’t mean to. In this episode of What to Do When…, kids meet Kaya the Koala, who learns what to do after her words hurt a friend’s feelings. Through a warm and reassuring story, young listeners discover how to notice others’ emotions, say a genuine sorry, and take kind steps to repair relationships.

Waiting for your turn isn’t always easy. In this episode of What to Do When…, kids meet Poppy the Panda, who learns how to handle big feelings when she has to share her favourite scooter with her friend Ming. Through a calm and reassuring story, young listeners discover simple steps for taking turns, using kind words, and finding fun even while waiting.