Useful tips
Short stories with practical advice from the wise Owl Sofiyka and the inquisitive Squirrel Solomiyka.
Tips
Know how to lose.
Lesik slammed the door. So loudly that the glass in the hallway rattled. "Lesik? What happened?" Mom looked out of the kitchen, but the boy had already disappeared behind the door.
How to share
Myroslava received a new set of felt-tip pens for her birthday. Her younger sister asked for one — but Myroslava wouldn't give it to her. What should she do now?
How to ask for forgiveness
Olesya told someone else's secret - and lost her best friend. How to ask for forgiveness truly, without excuses and in a way that makes you heard?
Don't be afraid to make mistakes.
Tomorrow Yurchik is playing a waltz at a concert at the music school. He is afraid of making a mistake - and he doesn't even want to start playing. How to make friends with a mistake
How to make friends
Nastya is new at school. It's already the sixth day and she's on the bench by herself. How to take the first step towards friendship when you're scared and hesitant?
How to be patient
Bohdan is sitting by the Christmas tree and waiting for the time to open the presents. And his mother says - after dinner. How can he wait and not get frustrated?
How to overcome the fear of the dark
Arina is afraid to fall asleep in the dark. There's something hiding in the closet, something hanging on the eaves - and she can't sleep. How can she make friends with the night?
How to ask for help
Timis decided to bake his mother's birthday cake by himself - and created a real battle in the kitchen. Why asking for help is a
Don't be jealous.
Zoryana saw her friend's shiny new sneakers and felt something tingle inside. Sofiyka and Solomiyka explain why envy steals exactly that.
How to quit a bad habit
Sasha caught himself biting his nails again and felt sad. Sofiyka and Solomiyka explain why a bad habit is not a sentence, and how to take a step back
How to tell the truth
Ostap broke his mother's favorite vase — and wanted to blame the cat. What does a little lie do to us and why is it easier to confess than it seems?
How to manage anger
The tower of cubes fell for the third time — and Darinka exploded. A gentle lesson on how to befriend anger, not fear it.
How to listen to others
Timko knew all the games — and beat them all. Until he was left alone. A story about why listening is also an action.
How to get things done
A puzzle, a drawing, a clay model—everything is started and abandoned. How do you finish even one thing and finally feel joy?
How to be grateful
Grandma baked pies every morning, and Bohdan never thanked her. Until one morning the plate was empty...
How to respect someone else's "no"«
The game was fun — until Ivasyk said «stop.» A story about respecting someone else’s «no» and about one’s own limits.
How to maintain order
Before going to bed, Zlata couldn't find her favorite bunny in a pile of toys. A warm story about why order is needed.
How to accept others
The new boy was sitting alone — because he was «strange» and «talked wrong.» Lisa dared to go first. What happened?
How to advocate for others
I saw injustice — but there were two perpetrators, and they were older. A story about courageous kindness and the power of one voice.
How to care for animals
Khrystynka found a frozen kitten in the rain. How can you truly help and what does it mean to take care of an animal?
How to avoid a quarrel
Romko and Nina didn't share the remote control — and almost had a fight. How can they stop the fight before it escalates and make up first?
How to forgive
The insult weighed on Yulia's heart like a heavy stone. How can she let it go—and why does forgiveness, first and foremost, free you?
How to keep a promise
Maksymko promised — and almost forgot, getting carried away by the game. Why is this word so important and how not to lose it?
How not to brag
Artemko bragged about his new bike so much that his friends left. Where is the line between joy and boasting — and how do you share without being arrogant?
How to play fair
Dmytryk was tempted to cheat to win. But is an unfair victory sweet? A story about fair play, respect, and friendship.