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Yarn’s Tales

68 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

This is a place where authentic and genuine life and children stories are told to promote connection for families and children. Each story comes with connecting conversations to have with your littles to enhance connection and learn important emotional skills. Follow me on Instagram @yarns.tales to get the connecting conversation questions, and so much more! We are a Mother and son team. I the, Mother writes and tells the story and my 6 year old son is the illustrator for each episode cover story. We are so excited to have you here! Happy listening and Happy connecting! -Yarnie A. Darling

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Episodes

Behind the Stories: The Flight, Eight Other Reindeer, The Dice.

May 16, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MB

I go behind the stories on these three Christmas stories. 

Behind the Stories: The Flight, Eight Other Reindeer, The Dice.

May 16, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MB

I go behind the stories on these three Christmas stories. 

May the 4th Be with YOU!

May 04, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MB

Todays episode I go into 3 things!  1. Helping my son not feel sad about his disease and the fact he will be in a wheelchair later on. We talk about Stephen Hawking and his incredible mind and his groundbreaking discoveries with science and space and he did that all in a wheelchair!  2. I talk about why I love Star Wars.... I played it with my cousin and we would pretend to be Jedis!  3. I talk about the power of stories and storytelling.  Happy May the 4th Be With You! 

The Prickly Pear

April 27, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MB

In a basket of fruit, one fruit is not accepted among the main fruit in the basket. The prickly pear didn't like the feelings or thoughts  she had  when she was in the basket and by the other fruits.  Follow along her to see how she finally was able to fight those prickly feelings and bring in her sweet feelings.  This story is all about the power of our thoughts and how we can find and feel the feelings we want instead of the feelings others try to place on us.  Connecting Conversations:...

The Prickly Pear

April 27, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MB

In a basket of fruit, one fruit is not accepted among the main fruit in the basket. The prickly pear didn't like the feelings or thoughts  she had  when she was in the basket and by the other fruits.  Follow along her to see how she finally was able to fight those prickly feelings and bring in her sweet feelings.  This story is all about the power of our thoughts and how we can find and feel the feelings we want instead of the feelings others try to place on us.  Connecting Conversations:...

Cottontail Rabbit

April 17, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MB

The Holiday greats, Santa Clause, Little Leprechaun and The Tooth-Fairy decided that Spring needed a holiday mascot.  Spring is such a beautiful time. A time for peace. A time for new beginnings, A time where the cold and darkness melt into warmth and light. Spring needed a Holiday. Spring needed Easter, a Joyful end and an even more promising beginning and they needed a holiday mascot that would be in charge of Easter and the Magic of Spring.  So the Holiday Greats put on a race for all t...

Cottontail Rabbit

April 17, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MB

The Holiday greats, Santa Clause, Little Leprechaun and The Tooth-Fairy decided that Spring needed a holiday mascot.  Spring is such a beautiful time. A time for peace. A time for new beginnings, A time where the cold and darkness melt into warmth and light. Spring needed a Holiday. Spring needed Easter, a Joyful end and an even more promising beginning and they needed a holiday mascot that would be in charge of Easter and the Magic of Spring.  So the Holiday Greats put on a race for all t...

King of All the Jokes

April 08, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MB

Today's episode is to celebrate the beginning of the month of April. The 1st of April is meant for fun, meant for jokes! And today's story is about the most epic joke ever played!  Two friends Jayme and Jon loved to have fun with each other and play jokes on each other that would make them laugh and be creative. One day they found a crown to give to either Jayme or Jon for being the best at playing jokes!  Which friend will win the crown? What joke will be played! Listen and find out!  Af...

King of All the Jokes

April 08, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MB

Today's episode is to celebrate the beginning of the month of April. The 1st of April is meant for fun, meant for jokes! And today's story is about the most epic joke ever played!  Two friends Jayme and Jon loved to have fun with each other and play jokes on each other that would make them laugh and be creative. One day they found a crown to give to either Jayme or Jon for being the best at playing jokes!  Which friend will win the crown? What joke will be played! Listen and find out!  Af...

A Simple Converstation

March 11, 2022 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.6 MB

I have been playing catch up and making sure we are taking care of the things that have come up! I will be posting more as the new week comes closer! My Son and I  had a little conversation about Meditation, it was too cute not to share. I asked my son questions and his answers were so cute! Mediation has been extremely helpful for my son and me! 

A Simple Converstation

March 11, 2022 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.6 MB

I have been playing catch up and making sure we are taking care of the things that have come up! I will be posting more as the new week comes closer! My Son and I  had a little conversation about Meditation, it was too cute not to share. I asked my son questions and his answers were so cute! Mediation has been extremely helpful for my son and me! 

Behind the Stories: Santo Clauzen and Spinning Snow

February 23, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MB

I take you  behind the stories from our winter collection.  We focus on Santo Clauzen and the story called Spinning Snow. Both stories were inspired by my son and his love for skiing and his family connections with skiing.  I talk about trying to find the beauty within the storm something that I am working on changing the thoughts I have. 

Behind the Stories: Santo Clauzen and Spinning Snow

February 23, 2022 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MB

I take you  behind the stories from our winter collection.  We focus on Santo Clauzen and the story called Spinning Snow. Both stories were inspired by my son and his love for skiing and his family connections with skiing.  I talk about trying to find the beauty within the storm something that I am working on changing the thoughts I have. 

Candy, The Cupid

February 14, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MB

Today's episode is dedicated to Valentine's Day.  We are introduced to Candy, who is a cupid without wings.... because she didn't have wings she didn't know how to send her love to the humans on earth. Until she had an idea! An idea that involved the sun and his rays and her arrows! She figures out how to turn her arrows into love powder and asks Mr. Sun to infuse her powder into his rays.... Will he agree?  Will she finally be able to send her love to the humans?  After this story, you ...

Candy, The Cupid

February 14, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MB

Today's episode is dedicated to Valentine's Day.  We are introduced to Candy, who is a cupid without wings.... because she didn't have wings she didn't know how to send her love to the humans on earth. Until she had an idea! An idea that involved the sun and his rays and her arrows! She figures out how to turn her arrows into love powder and asks Mr. Sun to infuse her powder into his rays.... Will he agree?  Will she finally be able to send her love to the humans?  After this story, you ...

Behind the Stories: Why Do Elves have Pointy Ears?

February 08, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MB

I dive into this story, the first story of Christmas was inspired by two questions that my son asked me while we were driving to school.  Also, the reason why laughter sharers came about is the favorite part of this story for me!  Go Listen! Its fun to think of Christmas!  

Behind the Stories: Why Do Elves have Pointy Ears?

February 08, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MB

I dive into this story, the first story of Christmas was inspired by two questions that my son asked me while we were driving to school.  Also, the reason why laughter sharers came about is the favorite part of this story for me!  Go Listen! Its fun to think of Christmas!  

Monday Meditation: Breathe In Happiness

February 07, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MB

Today's  episode is a small meditation dedicated to finding happiness, growing happiness and creating happiness. The meditation guides our littles to imagine that they are a tree, and bubbles of happiness land on their branches, they explore what bring them happiness and then they are guided to breathe in happiness.  The music for this episode is from  https://www.zapsplat.com

Monday Meditation: Breathe In Happiness

February 07, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MB

Today's  episode is a small meditation dedicated to finding happiness, growing happiness and creating happiness. The meditation guides our littles to imagine that they are a tree, and bubbles of happiness land on their branches, they explore what bring them happiness and then they are guided to breathe in happiness.  The music for this episode is from  https://www.zapsplat.com

Punxsutawney Penny

February 01, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MB

With Groundhog's Day fast approaching this story is about another Groundhog named Penny who struggled to love her for herself. She runs into the most famous Groundhog and realizes so many things about life and her self.  What will she learn from Punxsutawney Phil? Will Penny ever be able to see how she is the best at being her? For the coloring page for this story go here: https://linktr.ee/yarns.tales For Connecting Conversations use these questions: Have you ever felt like Penn...

Punxsutawney Penny

February 01, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MB

With Groundhog's Day fast approaching this story is about another Groundhog named Penny who struggled to love her for herself. She runs into the most famous Groundhog and realizes so many things about life and her self.  What will she learn from Punxsutawney Phil? Will Penny ever be able to see how she is the best at being her? For the coloring page for this story go here: https://linktr.ee/yarns.tales For Connecting Conversations use these questions: Have you ever felt like Penn...

Monday Meditation: Body Scan

January 31, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MB

Today's  episode is a small meditation dedicated to thinking and reflecting how incredible our bodies are just they way they are. The meditation guides our littles to discover what a body scan is  and to allow our littles to thank our body and relax our body.    The music for this episode is from  https://www.zapsplat.com

Monday Meditation: Body Scan

January 31, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MB

Today's  episode is a small meditation dedicated to thinking and reflecting how incredible our bodies are just they way they are. The meditation guides our littles to discover what a body scan is  and to allow our littles to thank our body and relax our body.    The music for this episode is from  https://www.zapsplat.com

Monday Meditation: A Beautiful Place

January 24, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.52 MB

Today episode is a small meditation you can do with your little to practice breathe and to practice looking inward. The meditation guides our littles to discover a beautiful place, a beautiful place where worry and fear don't reside.  A beautiful place just for them.  The music for this episode is from  https://www.zapsplat.com

Monday Meditation: A Beautiful Place

January 24, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.52 MB

Today episode is a small meditation you can do with your little to practice breathe and to practice looking inward. The meditation guides our littles to discover a beautiful place, a beautiful place where worry and fear don't reside.  A beautiful place just for them.  The music for this episode is from  https://www.zapsplat.com

Behind the Stories: Toby the Turkey, YOU ARE WONDERFUL

January 23, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MB

I take you behind the the stories with Toby the Turkey. The story I released in November. I talk about 3 things. How I got Toby's name, How I found the fact that I included with the Turkey and Lastly the line that meant so much to me in the story. 

There He Heard

January 17, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MB

A family of birds lived in a nest on top of the Washington Monument. One day they saw a crowd gather like they had never seen. Curious to find the cause of all this excitement Poppa Bird flies down. After3 hours Poppa Bird comes back with a message, a message to invoke change, a message to invoke passion.  For the Coloring Page for this story please go here:  https://linktr.ee/yarns.tales

There He Heard

January 17, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MB

A family of birds lived in a nest on top of the Washington Monument. One day they saw a crowd gather like they had never seen. Curious to find the cause of all this excitement Poppa Bird flies down. After3 hours Poppa Bird comes back with a message, a message to invoke change, a message to invoke passion.  For the Coloring Page for this story please go here:  https://linktr.ee/yarns.tales

Behind the Stories: Episode 6

January 12, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MB

We go behind the stories for the story written in November called Cye's Wish. I open about implementing a gratitude practice in my life to help me feel happiness in one of my rougher years. 

The Light Chaser

January 05, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MB

On New Years Eve,  Geo a light chaser falls from the New York Times Square Ball. A young boy sees the light chaser fall and tries to save him. Follow the young boy and the light chaser as they try to get back to the ball and find the passion that resides in both of them.  For the Coloring page attached to this story follow this link or go to my instagram page @yarns.tales to access them here: https://linktr.ee/yarns.tales For the Connection Conversations Ask your little these questions:...

The Light Chaser

January 05, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MB

On New Years Eve,  Geo a light chaser falls from the New York Times Square Ball. A young boy sees the light chaser fall and tries to save him. Follow the young boy and the light chaser as they try to get back to the ball and find the passion that resides in both of them.  For the Coloring page attached to this story follow this link or go to my instagram page @yarns.tales to access them here: https://linktr.ee/yarns.tales For the Connection Conversations Ask your little these questions:...

My Christmas Wish

December 24, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MB

The last and Final 12th Story of Christmas!  As simple as it sounds, I just share my Christmas Wish to all of you! Thank you so much for being here and listening. Your support means the world.  MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEW YEAR! 

*SPECIAL: A Glimpse Into Mary's Heart

December 22, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

The 11th Story of Christmas is.... a Behind the Stories Special. DON'T SKIP IT!  This story is a gift from my heart. Its a personal, powerful story.  It's a must listen!  I open up the deepest I ever have and it in a way of a beautiful Christmas story. This Story is the story that powers me in my motherhood and powers this podcast.  LISTEN you won't regret it! 

Year After Year

December 20, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MB

The 10th Story of Christmas is here!!!!!!  Todays story follows Santa back the magical land of the north and tells you exactly why Santa and the elves decided to give year after year to their laughter sharers, to the children of the world. 

Year After Year

December 20, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MB

The 10th Story of Christmas is here!!!!!!  Todays story follows Santa back the magical land of the north and tells you exactly why Santa and the elves decided to give year after year to their laughter sharers, to the children of the world. 

9 Reindeer, 9 Feelings

December 19, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MB

The 9th Story of Christmas is here!  Today's story follows now "Santa" back to his sleigh and we listen to an almost agrument  with all of the 9 reindeers.  Santa soon learns how his team can be in the same situation but feel very different feelings toward the situation.  Listen to find out who feels what and if they ever resolve this argument to continue flying and delivering their gifts to the laughter sharers. 

9 Reindeer, 9 Feelings

December 19, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MB

The 9th Story of Christmas is here!  Today's story follows now "Santa" back to his sleigh and we listen to an almost agrument  with all of the 9 reindeers.  Santa soon learns how his team can be in the same situation but feel very different feelings toward the situation.  Listen to find out who feels what and if they ever resolve this argument to continue flying and delivering their gifts to the laughter sharers. 

How Santa Got His Name

December 17, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MB

The 8th Story of Christmas.  Today's story is following Santo and his flight around the world delivering presents to the children of the world.  Things are running smoothly and then something horrifying happens! Will this event stop the delivery? Or will this event change Santo's name? Listen to find out! 

How Santa Got His Name

December 17, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MB

The 8th Story of Christmas.  Today's story is following Santo and his flight around the world delivering presents to the children of the world.  Things are running smoothly and then something horrifying happens! Will this event stop the delivery? Or will this event change Santo's name? Listen to find out! 

The Red Suit

December 14, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 4.98 MB

The 7th Story of Christmas!  Santo, the Reindeer and all the Elves are all ready for the flight around the world to deliver the gifts to their Laughter Sharers.  Santo being from the south doesn't have a good enough coat but he continues on with the plan, right before the take off, Poppa elf stops to give Santo something... Is it a New Coat? Is it more Magic? Or Is it a magical suit that will help Santo!  Listen to find out! 

The Dice

December 12, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MB

The 6th Story of Christmas is here!  The story continues on with Santo and the Elves of the magical land of the north. Santo and Poppa Elf can't come to agreement with when they should deliver the presents. Will they ever come to an agreement? Or will the presents for their laughter sharers stay in the magical land of the north forever.  Listen to find out! 

The Dice

December 12, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MB

The 6th Story of Christmas is here!  The story continues on with Santo and the Elves of the magical land of the north. Santo and Poppa Elf can't come to agreement with when they should deliver the presents. Will they ever come to an agreement? Or will the presents for their laughter sharers stay in the magical land of the north forever.  Listen to find out! 

The Eight Other Reindeer

December 10, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MB

The 5th Story of Christmas is out! Todays story we are taking a pause from Santo and the Elves from the magical land of the north and we are focusing on getting to know the other 8 reindeer and learning how differences help us love deeper, give us opportunities to learn and accept everyone fore exactly who you are. ENJOY! 

The Eight Other Reindeer

December 10, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MB

The 5th Story of Christmas is out! Todays story we are taking a pause from Santo and the Elves from the magical land of the north and we are focusing on getting to know the other 8 reindeer and learning how differences help us love deeper, give us opportunities to learn and accept everyone fore exactly who you are. ENJOY! 

The Flight that Changed Everything!

December 08, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MB

The 4th Story of Christmas is here! This Story follows Santo Clauzen and his mission to deliver all the presents in the red present pouch. He tries to find a way to deliver the gifts. The Elves have a sleigh but the team that pulls the sleigh  is old and tired, will he find a new team? Or will a CRASH prevent everything from happening? Listen and find out! 

Spinning Snow

December 06, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MB

The 3rd Story of Christmas is a tale of how Santa got his red crimson bag.  The story continues on with Santo and the magical elves of the North. They are trying to find a way to carry all of the piles of presents to the children of the world. Will they? Listen to find out! 

Santo Clauzen: A Tale of how the Elves First met Santa Clause

December 04, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.95 MB

The 2nd Story of the 12 Stories of Christmas series. This story is a tale about the how the elves first met Santa Clause. This story continues on with the Elves of the magical land of the North.  They make piles and piles of presents for the children of the world with no way to deliver them. We are introduced to a new character that is connected to the elves somehow. Will this character be the solution to their present pile problem? Listen and find out. 

Santo Clauzen: A Tale of how the Elves First met Santa Clause

December 04, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.95 MB

The 2nd Story of the 12 Stories of Christmas series. This story is a tale about the how the elves first met Santa Clause. This story continues on with the Elves of the magical land of the North.  They make piles and piles of presents for the children of the world with no way to deliver them. We are introduced to a new character that is connected to the elves somehow. Will this character be the solution to their present pile problem? Listen and find out. 

The Laughter Sharers: How the Elves get Pointy Ears.

December 02, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MB

The 1st story of the 12 stories of Christmas Series is a tale explaining  how the Elves get pointy ears. We are introduced to the magical land of the north where the Elves live a happy and good life, until they are met with a young girl and a snowball is thrown, listen and find out what happens next!

The Laughter Sharers: How the Elves get Pointy Ears.

December 02, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MB

The 1st story of the 12 stories of Christmas Series is a tale explaining  how the Elves get pointy ears. We are introduced to the magical land of the north where the Elves live a happy and good life, until they are met with a young girl and a snowball is thrown, listen and find out what happens next!