What comes after sorry
A short cartoon about a fallen tower and what comes after sorry, starring your child. Watch it together at a calm time, then talk.
An example story beginning for this moment. It is not a cartoon of your own story.
Cartoons are made with AI. You preview each one before your child sees it. Automatic checks can miss things.
Let's imagine
Example, made with AI
Leo (6) swings his arm and knocks over Mia's tower by accident. Mia (5) frowns. "Sorry," says Leo. "What can I help put back?" Mia points to the bottom block. Leo brings it and waits. "Here?" Mia nods. They set it down together. Mia is still a little upset, and Leo doesn't ask her to say it's okay. Mom watches from the couch and stays quiet.
The characters in this example are made up. Your child can be the hero, with or without a photo.
What happens in the story
In the example above:
- Leo says sorry, and then he asks what he can do.
- Mia answers by pointing at the bottom block.
- Leo brings the block, waits, and asks "Here?" before he puts it down.
- Mia is still a little upset. Nobody asks her to say it's okay.
Talk-after card
Here are three gentle questions to talk about after this example. Best watched together, then followed by a chat or a game.
- What happened to Mia's tower?
- What did Leo say and do after "sorry"?
- After something goes wrong, what would you like to say or do? You can tell me, show me, or skip it.
Use the ones that feel right. Skip any you like.
What a cartoon can and can't do
- A cartoon can't make anyone feel better right away, or make someone forgive. In this example Mia is still a little upset, and the story lets her.
- Every family has its own pace.
- Each Zubby cartoon is made to be talked about together. It can't do the work of routine, patience or your child's doctor.
- If you are worried about your child's sleep, eating, fears or behavior, talk to your child's doctor, nurse or teacher.