Lily, Finn, Piper, and the Repair That Needed More Than “Sorry”: Social Repair at Poplar Hollow
Social Repair, Friendship Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Social Repair, Friendship Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Lily, Finn, Piper, and the Repair That Needed More Than “Sorry”: Social Repair at Poplar Hollow

When Piper tears Lily’s banner and Finn’s joke adds to the embarrassment, a quick “sorry” cannot repair everything. Learn how children can listen to impact, take responsibility, make practical repairs, respect boundaries, and rebuild trust through changed behavior.

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Piper and the Lantern That Would Not Cooperate: Frustration Tolerance at Poplar Hollow
Emotional Regulation, Frustration Tolerance, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Resilience, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Emotional Regulation, Frustration Tolerance, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Resilience, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Piper and the Lantern That Would Not Cooperate: Frustration Tolerance at Poplar Hollow

When Piper’s lantern keeps falling apart, frustration tells her to push harder and then destroy the whole project. Learn how children can notice rising frustration, regulate their bodies, identify the real obstacle, and choose whether to retry, adjust, ask for help, pause, or stop.

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