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58 | Teaching the Next Generation Empathy with Amanda and Kim, Owners of Little Loving Lessons
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Two women are redefining how we teach children about complex emotional topics through the power of storytelling. Meet Amanda and Kim, the creative force behind Little Loving Lessons, whose friendship-turned-business partnership is creating ripples of positive change in children's education.
Amanda brings her expertise as a behavioral health therapist for children and families, having recognized a critical gap in resources while working with young clients. When she couldn't find appropriate materials to teach a four-year-old the concept of "want to versus have to," she didn't just complain—she created a solution. Meanwhile, Kim, a mother of two with a marketing background who learned about mental health from Amanda, had quietly held a dream of becoming a published author.
Their serendipitous collaboration has produced a collection of thoughtfully illustrated books addressing everything from anxiety to school transitions. Take their turtle story that teaches children about necessary behaviors versus desires, which Kim uses successfully with her own daughter to navigate morning routines without power struggles. Or "Forrest Fran," a character based on Amanda's childhood growing up in Jefferson Memorial Forest, who goes to school on "City Planet" and learns to manage anxiety while celebrating differences.
What makes their approach truly special is their commitment to diversity and representation, ensuring children from all backgrounds can see themselves in these stories. As Amanda explains, "We want this to be intentional, relatable lessons showing kids from different communities, different ethnicities, races and different socioeconomic environments." This inclusive philosophy extends to their business model too, where they prioritize community connection over profit margins.
Now, they're embarking on an exciting collaboration with Woman-Owned Wallet to create a children's book featuring Penny the Piggy Bank, designed to help children develop healthy relationships with money from an early age. Their vision continues to expand, with dreams of a physical location housing a bookstore, event space, and even therapy offices.
Ready to introduce the little ones in your life to stories that teach, heal and celebrate differences? Discover Little Loving Lessons at littlelovinglessons.com and follow their journey on Instagram @littlelovinglessons—because sometimes the most powerful lessons come wrapped in the gentlest stories.
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Chapters
1. Meet Amanda and Kim, Heart-Led Entrepreneurs (00:00:00)
2. The Birth of Little Loving Lessons (00:09:45)
3. How Friendship Became Business Partnership (00:16:18)
4. Building a Business with Heart (00:30:32)
5. Money Mindsets and Teaching Children (00:41:25)
6. Penny the Piggy Bank Project (00:49:15)
7. Creative Process and Future Plans (01:01:09)
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