Marina the Mermaid: It’s Okay to be Afraid
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The intention of this story is to show that it's okay to be scared and that parents are there to provide support and guidance.
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1. "Did you ever feel scared like Marina? What were you scared of?"
2. "Have your parents or someone else helped you when you were scared? How did they help?"
3. "What do you think Marina learned from facing her fears?"
Once upon a time, deep in the shimmering blue sea, there lived a young mermaid named Marina. Marina was unlike any other mermaid in the ocean. She had the brightest, most colorful tail and a heart full of kindness. But Marina had a secret: she was scared of many things. Big fish made her heart race, dark caves made her shiver, and even the gentle waves sometimes seemed too loud.
One sunny day, Marina’s friends invited her to explore a beautiful coral reef. But when she heard that they would have to swim through a dark underwater tunnel to get there, Marina felt a wave of fear. She imagined all sorts of scary creatures lurking in the shadows. With a heavy heart, she told her friends she couldn’t go.
Feeling sad, Marina swam back to her cozy rock. Her parents noticed her gloomy face and asked what was wrong. Marina shared her fears with them, expecting them to be disappointed. But instead, they smiled warmly and told her a secret: they too were scared of many things when they were young!
Marina’s parents shared stories of their own fears and how they learned to face them. They explained that being scared is a part of life, and it’s okay to feel afraid. What mattered most was to face fears with courage and to know that they were always there to help her.
Feeling braver, Marina decided to face her fear. With her parents by her side, she slowly swam towards the dark tunnel. As she entered, she realized it wasn’t as scary as she had imagined. There were beautiful glowing fish and colorful corals inside, lighting up the path.
Marina emerged from the tunnel, her eyes sparkling with pride. She had faced her fear and discovered a world of beauty she never knew existed. From that day on, Marina knew that it was okay to be scared, and that her parents would always be there to support her.
And so, Marina continued to explore the ocean, her heart a little braver each day. And whenever she felt scared, she remembered her parents’ words, giving her the strength to face any challenge.
