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🧢 Learn to Read with Teddy through Conversation & Play!
📚 Award-Winning Activity Boxes & Books | Ages 3–7
🙋🏽‍♀️By Dr. K, parent & educator

10/28/2026

the little moments.

Those intentional conversations that help us connect with our kids, nurture empathy, and understand how they see the world 🧡

That’s why I created Teddy in Trouble’s Empathy Cards: talking cards for kids that make it easier to start meaningful conversations, wherever you are.

A little support for your conscious parenting journey.

Best for ages 4–8.

🎥: Deep And Tanvi Desai | Adventure Family | Traveling with kids |

08/26/2026

Hold onto your hats… For the first time ever, Teddy is coming to life! 🧢

After years of living in the pages of our books, discussion cards, and activity boxes, we finally get to meet Teddy in a whole new way.

Cheeky smile. Endearing mistakes. And the kind heart we’ve come to love. Teddy has always been about more than getting things right. He gives kids a character to laugh with, learn from, and see themselves in. And he gives parents a way to open up conversations that truly matter.

All this to say, a very warm welcome to the world of Teddy!

Follow along as we move through Big feelings. Little lessons. Together.

Teddy was created by Dr. Kanika Kadakia, EdD | Author + Speaker , former educator and doctor in education, and brought to life by our incredible friends at Miso Theory, Neale Hemrajani and Nina Chadha 🧡
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08/13/2026

Not just a book kids listen to… a story they get to be part of 🧡 Sparking curiosity, conversation, and meaningful connection 📚
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When Teddy makes it off the page and into the classroom 🥹 One of the teachers drew this Teddy and taught her students how to draw him too!

Where the Teddy magic happened! Lots of raised hands, big ideas, predictions, and, of course, plenty of “TEDDYYY!” 📖 Rooted in research. Powered by play.

Explore the Teddy books → teddyintrouble.com

07/08/2026

Every dream starts with someone who believes in it.

This is a little thank-you to the people who believed in Teddy first - from my biggest supporters at home to the first little shop that gave Teddy a place on its shelves.

Forever grateful for every family, child, and small business that’s been part of this journey.

📍Hide & Squeak Kids | Irvine, CA
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06/16/2026

This tiny shift is one of the biggest steps in making learning to read click. 🧡📚

The Teddy Time with Short Vowels activity box teaches this skill through simple, play-based activities designed by a parent, former teacher, and doctor in education (🙋🏽‍♀️) because learning to read should feel fun, not frustrating.

Comment “READ” and I’ll send you the link to Teddy Time with Short Vowels.
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06/05/2026

One of the 1st graders asked me a question this week that completely caught me off guard:

“You know the phrase, ‘all good things must come to an end’? What will the final Teddy in Trouble book be?”

I just stared at him for a second.

I told him Teddy’s adventures at the library, airport, and school are already in the works, but thankfully there’s no final book in sight right now. 😂

This was my last reading of the school year, and what a way to end it. The kindergartners surprised me with drawings of Teddy, and the 1st graders handed me the sweetest thank-you letters. So many of them told me Teddy was their favorite and thanked me for reading and signing their books. 🥹

When I first create Teddy, I just wanted to write a book series that kids and their grown-ups could enjoy reading together. But seeing children connect with Teddy in this way and make him a part of their world is something I will never take for granted.

Thank you SO much to every teacher, parent, and student who’s welcomed Teddy into your classroom this school year. Here’s to many more adventures ahead! . . . .
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05/01/2026

Every time I read Teddy in a classroom, something magical happens…
Kids feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Parents and teachers, thank you for inviting Teddy and me into your classrooms - it truly means so much.

I have some spots left for May!
If you want to bring a meaningful and magical end-of-year experience to your child’s classroom, message me and let’s make it happen!
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04/28/2026

We’ve had Taj’s friends (10yo) over every Monday after school this entire school year… and it’s been one of the best decisions we made.

Our only “rule”? No devices or screens.

And what unfolded was kind of amazing…

A simple hose turned into their favorite thing for two months straight.
Couch cushions became obstacle courses for another two.
And in between, they played every sport they could - basketball, soccer, football, baseball.

It’s not always easy (it definitely takes intention), but what comes out of it feels really special - the kind of play, connection, and memories that stick.

04/12/2026

Pediatrician-recommended and parent-loved - meet Teddy’s Empathy Bundle!

Inspired by board-certified pediatrician and mom Dr. Mona of , this special bundle brings together the complete Teddy in Trouble book collection PLUS our bestselling Empathy Discussion Cards - all created to help your child:

✨ Build empathy and emotional awareness
✨ Engage in meaningful dialogue
✨ Grow into a curious, confident thinker

Dr. Mona and her kids have been loving Teddy, and this collection officially has her pediatrician stamp of approval.

If you’ve been looking for a gift that’s both fun and deeply meaningful for a child’s early development… this is it. 🎁

👉🏽 Grab your bundle at teddyintrouble.com
👀 Also included in Dr. Mona’s Favorite Picks at pedsdoctalk.com

Teddy… Set… Go!
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