<p>Dante is a wonderful wordsmith; he loves writing stories... but oh dear, his teacher has announced a writing competition and to his surprise he’s feeling the fear. The pressure to succeed is filling him with self-doubt. Luckily Shelly believes she knows a bit about being brilliant and the uncertainties that come with that. How do you overcome a mental block when working creatively? How do you get creative? Can you be brilliant and still struggle? Is it ok to fail? Listen to find out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Highlights include – the return of the frogs, getting deep into the creative process, country singing monarch butterflies and the hugging of failure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Let us know what you think</p><p><a href="mailto:hello@shellyandthecandokids.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@shellyandthecandokids.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow our Instagram to keep up to date on all&nbsp;<em>Shelly and the Can-Do Kids&nbsp;</em>goings on:&nbsp;</p><p>Shellyandthecandokids</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you loved today’s story, share it with your friends, neighbours, colleagues and the animals in your garden, who also love podcasts too, don’t ya know!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Performed and written by Josie &amp; Jemma @shellyandthecandokids</p><p>Edited by @benjamincuts</p><p>Backing music sourced from the wonderful @artlist.io</p><p>Shelly artwork @efabm</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With thanks to and in memory of Chris Stuart who wrote our opening number.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>*These stories are meant to be light-hearted. We are not child psychologists, so always find qualified sources of information/support for your children.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>*All swear words from our unqualified (in everything but showing-off) tortoise beeped!&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Shelly & The Can-Do Kids

Josie & Jemma

Shelly & The Can-Do Kids - DANTE (the pressure of excelling)

JUL 17, 202524 MIN
Shelly & The Can-Do Kids

Shelly & The Can-Do Kids - DANTE (the pressure of excelling)

JUL 17, 202524 MIN

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<p>Dante is a wonderful wordsmith; he loves writing stories... but oh dear, his teacher has announced a writing competition and to his surprise he’s feeling the fear. The pressure to succeed is filling him with self-doubt. Luckily Shelly believes she knows a bit about being brilliant and the uncertainties that come with that. How do you overcome a mental block when working creatively? How do you get creative? Can you be brilliant and still struggle? Is it ok to fail? Listen to find out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Highlights include – the return of the frogs, getting deep into the creative process, country singing monarch butterflies and the hugging of failure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Let us know what you think</p><p><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow our Instagram to keep up to date on all&nbsp;<em>Shelly and the Can-Do Kids&nbsp;</em>goings on:&nbsp;</p><p>Shellyandthecandokids</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you loved today’s story, share it with your friends, neighbours, colleagues and the animals in your garden, who also love podcasts too, don’t ya know!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Performed and written by Josie &amp; Jemma @shellyandthecandokids</p><p>Edited by @benjamincuts</p><p>Backing music sourced from the wonderful @artlist.io</p><p>Shelly artwork @efabm</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With thanks to and in memory of Chris Stuart who wrote our opening number.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>*These stories are meant to be light-hearted. We are not child psychologists, so always find qualified sources of information/support for your children.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>*All swear words from our unqualified (in everything but showing-off) tortoise beeped!&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>