Growing Up Nordic: Stories for Slow Moments

Growing Up Nordic

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STORIES FOR KIDS

Stories for Slow Moments is a collection of seasonal tales from Growing Up Nordic, designed to help families reclaim the rhythm of the natural year. Guided by the Nordic values of Friluftsliv, Hygge, Lagom, and Sisu, our 'living paintings' offer a gentle, screen-free sanctuary for children and grown-ups alike. When we slow down, nature speaks. Find us at: www.growingupnordic.com

6D AGO

SkySea

Lying back on an ancient, solid rock, we look up at the Great Sea turned upside down. Watch as cloud bears and woolly sailing boats drift across the deep blue, reminding us that the sky is a picture book that never runs out of pages. This episode invites little ones to find endless space for their imagination. Deepen the moment:Explore the reflection prompts for this story and join our quiet circle at:⁠https://www.growingupnordic.com/stories⁠ Small things hold wonder. Until next time, friend. 💛

3 min
6D AGO

Berry Field Dream

In the land of endless summer light, the air tastes of warm earth and ripening fruit. We visit the strawberry patch to witness the patient abundance of the North, where some berries wait for a few more hours of sun while others are ready for the picking. This episode is a gentle lesson in patience and the sweetness of the wait. Deepen the moment:Explore the reflection prompts for this story and join our quiet circle at:⁠https://www.growingupnordic.com/stories⁠ Small things hold wonder. Until next time, friend. 💛

3 min
6D AGO

The Gift of Slow

As a tiny snail leaves its silver trail across a sun-warmed stone, we discover that "slow" isn't about being late, it's about moving at the right pace for your own heart. This episode explores the gentle rhythms of the meadow and the wonders that only appear when we choose to linger. Deepen the moment: Explore the reflection prompts for this story and join our quiet circle at:⁠https://www.growingupnordic.com/stories⁠

4 min
6D AGO

A Journey Through Small Beginnings: 3 Stories for Slow Moments

Through gentle storytelling and "living still" watercolor art, this 10-minute journey guides young children through nature's quiet rhythms. A seed growing, nest building, and a willow bud unfurling. This low-stimulation collection is designed for focus, vocabulary, and nature connection. Welcome to a quiet corner of the world. Pause together to notice Nordic spring's gentle shifts. This compilation is perfect for bedtime hygge, a mindful reset, or a long, quiet afternoon. Stories included in this Volume: 0:10 Seed's Quiet Path 3:12 Moss Nest 6:30 Sleepy Willow Bud Explore the reflection questions for these stories and join our quiet circle at:https://www.growingupnordic.com/stories Discover our Nordic PlayBooks, featuring nature crafts and slow invitations for little ones:https://www.growingupnordic.com/ Follow to join our slow-living library. Small things hold wonder. Until next time, friend. 💛 #GrowingUpNordic #SlowLiving #NatureConnection #BedtimeHygge #LivingStills #LowStimulation

10 min
FEB 11

Sleepy Willow Bud

As winter’s snow melts into trickling streams, we visit a still pond where a willow tree waits to wake up. Watch as tiny buds unfurl their "pale green feathers" at their own pace. This episode explores the patient whispers of spring and the beauty of witnessing life as it slowly stretches toward the sun. Deepen the moment: Explore the reflection prompts for this story and join our quiet circle at https://www.growingupnordic.com/journal

4 min
FEB 11

Moss Nest

Step softly onto the forest floor, where a carpet of green moss holds a world of tiny wonders. We follow the little one as they gather small treasures and notice the slow, purposeful path of a snail. This story is a reminder that slowing down and noticing the small things can make the whole world feel like home. Deepen the moment: Find the 'Gentle Moments to Share' reflection guide for this episode at https://www.growingupnordic.com/journal.

4 min
FEB 11

Seed's Quiet Path

A story about the rhythm of waiting and the work that happens in the silence. We follow a tiny seed on its journey beneath the soil, a journey that cannot be rushed. This episode is an invitation for your little one to slow their breath, notice the small shifts in nature, and understand that growth doesn't always make a sound. Best enjoyed: During a quiet morning on the floor or as a gentle transition to rest.Deepen the moment: Find our 'Gentle Moments to Share' reflection guide and the full Stories for Slow Moments library at https://www.growingupnordic.com/stories.

4 min

7 Episodes

Stories for Slow Moments is a collection of seasonal tales from Growing Up Nordic, designed to help families reclaim the rhythm of the natural year. Guided by the Nordic values of Friluftsliv, Hygge, Lagom, and Sisu, our 'living paintings' offer a gentle, screen-free sanctuary for children and grown-ups alike. When we slow down, nature speaks. Find us at: www.growingupnordic.com

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Growing Up Nordic
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2K
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7
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Clean
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Growing Up Nordic: Stories for Slow Moments