In this IK Teens episode, Charlene Aminoff shares a powerful message about strength, resilience, and self-worth.

This episode was originally recorded live during an IK Teens Zoom session, bringing together teens for a real and meaningful conversation.

Through her experience, she speaks about what it means to face challenges, process difficult moments, and choose to grow from them rather than be defined by them.

As we approach Pesach — a time of renewal, growth, and personal freedom — this conversation offers a meaningful reminder that real strength comes from within. It’s about how you see yourself, how you respond to challenges, and how you move forward.

This episode is for any teen who has ever felt hurt, left out, or unsure of themselves — and is ready to discover their inner strength.

🎥 The full video of this session is available on the InKredible Kids YouTube channel.

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What starts as a conversation about chess… turns into something much deeper.

In this episode, Morah Tziri sits down with 16-year-old Daniel from Australia who started playing chess at just four years old — and hasn’t really looked back since. From winning tournaments as a little kid to playing full games blindfolded (yes, really), this conversation explores what it actually means to get good at something.

But more than that…

👉 What happens when a hobby becomes your thing
👉 How winning, losing, and pressure shape the way we think
👉 Why being challenged is actually the best gift
👉 And how every child can find something that builds confidence and identity

Even if you don’t know the first thing about chess (same 😅), this episode is for you.

💛 Don’t Miss This

If you haven’t yet watched the Libby video, please, please go watch it.

It’s one of the most powerful things we’ve ever shared.

Libby went through so much this past year, including two strokes, and still showed up with such strength, simcha, and determination. The video includes subtitles so you can really understand her — and trust me, it’s worth it.

👉 Watch it here:
Libby's Dream Interview

People all over the world are davening for her, and it’s been extremely moving to see.

🎧 Sponsored by WePlay by SR

This episode is brought to you by WePlay by SR — where backyards turn into the land of fun and imagination.

If your kids are climbing the walls (literally or not 😄), this is your sign.

These aren’t just swing sets. Think:

• Sturdy, high-end builds
• Clubhouses, slides, climbing walls
• Fully customizable options
• Designed for years of real use (not something they outgrow in five minutes)

Basically… the kind of thing kids actually use all day.

👉 Check them out here:
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“You dream it. Whee make it.”

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• Join the Tehillim Army (monthly gatherings you don’t want to miss)
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Everything lives at:
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🎭 NEW SPECIAL STORY RELEASE — Just in Time for Adar! 🎭

In honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar, InKredible Kids is so excited to bring you a brand-new Purim special:

“Ari and the Golden Gragger”

This unforgettable story is written, produced, and performed by Dr. Juda Alcabes — improv specialist, master storyteller, and true InKredible Kids fan favorite. With his signature humor, heart, and high-energy creativity, Dr. Judah brings the spirit of Purim to life in a way that will have kids smiling, laughing, and fully swept into the magic of the story.



And as always…

Keep being InKredible 💙
Stay tuned for more stories, podcasts, and surprises from InKredible Kids.

You can find Dr. Juda Alcabes at theimprovtherapist.com

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In this episode, Morah Tziri sits down with Ruchy, an aspiring young actress who’s already dreaming about life on stage.

Joining the conversation is her father, Itzy Zeig, who has appeared in numerous Jewish films and theater productions.

Together, they share:

• How Ruchy discovered her love for acting

• What it’s like growing up around plays and film rehearsals

• Behind-the-scenes stories from Itzy’s acting world

• Why it’s important for kids to follow their passions

A fun, inspiring look at big dreams and creative talent.

🌟 Bonus Announcement – Coming in Adar

Stay tuned for a special Purim story:

“Ari and the Golden Grogger”

A brand new adventure with Ari and friends, dropping at the start of Adar.

✂️ New IK Video Out!!

Our newest video “Let’s Get a Haircut!” is live now.

Watch it here:

👉 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh6ONOD2chs

Perfect for kids getting ready for their first haircut or upsherin moment.

✨ Today’s episode is brought to you by Rachel’s Place, which is presenting Giolio: The Musical — an all-women, girls-only theatrical production.

Giolio is a magical, wholesome retelling of the classic Pinocchio story, filled with music, movement, and wonder. It’s designed to be enjoyed by girls, moms, and grandmothers together, with no one feeling left out of the experience.

📍 Location: Brooklyn, New York

📅 Show dates: February 28, March 1, March 7, and March 8

If you’re looking for a meaningful, fun experience to enjoy together — this is one to check out.

👉 Get tickets NOW and learn more here: https://risecharitableproductions.org/

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In today’s episode of the InKredible Kids Podcast, we’re hearing from a girl with a fascinating story — she moved from Texas to Israel years ago and now lives in Carmiel, a city that looks and feels very different from places with large American communities.

She shares what it was really like to adjust to a new country, a new culture, and a new language, and how over time she found her place. You’ll hear about the challenges, the surprises, and the ways she’s grown — plus some unexpected hobbies and interests she’s been able to explore along the way.

This conversation offers a thoughtful look at change, resilience, and discovering who you are in a new environment — and it’s one both kids and parents can learn from.

✨ Episode Sponsor: Rachel’s Place

Today’s episode is brought to you by Rachel’s Place, which is presenting Giolio: The Musical — an all-women, girls-only theatrical production.

Giolio is a magical, wholesome retelling of the classic Pinocchio story, filled with music, movement, and wonder. It’s designed to be enjoyed by girls, moms, and grandmothers together, with no one feeling left out of the experience.

📍 Location: Brooklyn, New York

📅 Show dates: February 28, March 1, March 7, and March 8

🎟️ Tickets go on sale: Sunday, February 1

If you’re looking for a meaningful, fun experience to enjoy together — this is one to check out.

👉 Get tickets and learn more here: https://risecharitableproductions.org/

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Ever feel like there’s a “song in your head” and you just want to blurt it out, but you’re trying SO hard to hold it in? This episode is for you.

Morah Tziri sits down with Suri, a 16-year-old from London, who describes what it really feels like to struggle with self-control in class, being misunderstood, and still wanting to be a good person. Suri shares the mindset that helped her grow the most: every step counts, even the tiny ones no one notices.

Then Morah Tziri is joined by a special guest, Ahuva, to listen to practical tips from two experts who help kids and teens build impulse control in real life. You’ll hear simple, doable strategies you can try today.

Listener challenge:
Pick one moment this week where you want to blurt, react, or interrupt. Try one tool from this episode and notice what happens. Even if it’s 10 seconds, that counts.

Contributing Experts:

1. Dr. Joseph Bechhofer
   Contact info:
   josephbechhofer@gmail.com
   443-370-1877
2. Mrs. Avigayil Tuchinsky
   Contact info: Socialskills68@gmail.com +972 58-447-1535

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InKredible Kids has one mission: to help you become more InKredible, by helping you realize the superpowers inside you.

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In this episode of the InKredible Kids Podcast, you’re going to meet two InKredible kids, Shira and Noah, who both live with diabetes — and you’ll see how the same challenge can look completely different for different people.

You’ll hear Shira explain what diabetes actually means in a calm, kid-friendly way. She talks about pumps, beeps, carbs, school, camp, and learning how to manage something big — without letting it define who she is.

Then you’ll meet Noah, who brings you right into his world of sports, recess, and real-life moments where diabetes shows up at the most inconvenient times. From getting pulled out of a football game to dealing with beeping devices and juice breaks, Noah shares what it’s really like — with honesty, humor, and heart.

This episode is not just for kids who have diabetes.

This episode is for you if:

• you’re dealing with any kind of challenge

• you want to be a better friend

• you’re curious about what other kids might be going through

• or you need the reminder that you are not your diagnosis

As you listen, you’ll learn:

• how challenges don’t define you

• how technology can help — but courage matters too

• how asking “Are you okay?” can make a big difference

• and how being a good friend doesn’t mean fixing — it means showing up

Shira and Noah show you that you can live a full, fun, meaningful life — even when something hard is part of your story.

💛 Help Spread the InKredible

If this episode meant something to you:

• share it with a friend, classmate, or family member

• follow and rate the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

• tell others about the InKredible Kids Podcast

Putting together episodes like this takes many hours of planning, interviewing, and editing — and sharing is the biggest way you help keep this going.

Dedication opportunities are available.

If you want to dedicate an episode, email info@inkrediblekids.org.

If you want to be part of a future storytime episode, head to inkrediblekids.org and click Future Episodes.

Thanks for listening — and never forget:

You are an InKredible Kid. 💙

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It’s been a little while… and Morah Tziri is back with big news and a powerful Chanukah conversation. ✨

Together let's dive into a heart-opening Chanukah episode with the one and only Mrs. Slovie Jungreis Wolff – daughter of Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis and a beloved teacher, author, and speaker.

This episode is not just for kids and not just for parents. It’s meant to be listened to together. Around the table, in the car, in the kitchen – wherever your family listens best.

Morah Tziri and Mrs. Wolff talk honestly about:

• What real confidence looks like (hint: it’s not your sneakers or your swag)
• How to handle jealousy, comparison, and “stuff” in a world that always has more
• Why every child has their own “spiritual fingerprints” that no one else in the world has
• How even “ordinary” kids can be heroes in tiny, quiet ways
• Turning Chanukah from “What did you GET?” into “What did we GIVE?”
• Anxiety, worry, and how to stop writing scary stories in your head
• The power of kids’ tefillos and why adults are literally counting on them

Along the way you’ll hear:

• A bar mitzvah sweatshirt story that flips “popularity” on its head
• How a 10-year-old slime maker turned her hobby into a $1,000 mitzvah project
• A mashal about a bird and a lion that will change the way your kids think about jealousy
• A beautiful idea to see your children as holy lights when you look at them by the menorah

This is an episode you can come back to again and again – for Chanukah, for tough days, and for those quiet moments when your child asks, “Am I really special?”

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• 🕯️ How Chanukah gives us eight nights of real family connection, not just presents
• 💪 What true confidence is… and why it can never live in a sweatshirt or a report card
• ❤️ How to help kids feel special even if they don’t have one big “talent”
• 🧠 Tools to deal with anxiety and worry through emunah and better “stories”
• 🎁 Practical ideas for making Chanukah about giving, not only getting
• 📞 Small, real-life actions kids can take that are actually huge in Hashem’s eyes

Mentioned in This Episode

• 🎬 InKredible Kids Film – “Am I a Hero?”
  Watch or re-watch this full-length Chanukah film about real kids doing real heroic things:
  👉 ikfilm.org
• 🧢 InKredible Kids Merch – fun Chanukah gifts that also support InKredible Kids:
  👉 InKrediblekids.org
• ✉️ Share Your Story / Be on the Podcast
  Are you an InKredible kid? Email your story to:
  👉 iKidspodcast@gmail.com
  
  
• 💡 Submit ideas for future Storytime episodes
  👉 https://inkrediblekids.org/future-episodes
  
  

Family Conversation Starters

After you listen, try these questions at your table or in the car:

1. What does real confidence mean to you after this episode?
2. What’s one “spiritual fingerprint” (unique strength) you think Hashem gave you?
3. What’s a small way you can be a hero this Chanukah – even if no one else notices?
4. What’s one thing our family can GIVE this year, not just get?

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