Boundaries Overview
Helping children establish boundaries is important for developing friendships and maintaining positive social interactions. Boundaries help people set limits for themselves and honor limits set by others. In “Boundaries,” three eight- and nine-year-old kids (Olivia, Izzy, and Wynter) define and discuss boundaries and help Qook-a-leekie and Link-a-deedle friends learn the importance of boundaries. They discover that understanding someone else’s boundaries requires empathy, the ability to recognize others’ feelings…and that takes practice.
In the bonus episode, the LKBH host, Todd Loyd, interviews the two guest stars — Michael Cruz Kayne and Ana Cruz Kayne. Michael and Ana are friends in the episode but siblings in real life, so they have A LOT of thoughts about boundaries!
Guest Stars: Michael Cruz Kayne and Ana Cruz Kayne
The role of Qwee-vee the Qook-a-leekie is played by Ana Cruz Kayne and the role of Lexton the Link-a-deedle is played by Michael Cruz Kayne. Ana and Michael are siblings in real life, so they know a thing or two about boundaries.
Ana is an actress and writer, known for her performances in Barbie (2023), Little Women (2019), Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022), Painkiller (TV 2023), and Another Earth (2011).
Michael is a Peabody and WGA Award winner, and a four-time Emmy nominee. He is currently a writer for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. As a stand-up and actor, he has been seen on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Severance, High Maintenance, and more. His one-man show, Sorry For Your Loss, was recorded by Audible and named among the Best of Audible 2023. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and kids.
Boundaries Mural
In the episode, the kids and their friends brainstorm to create a mural about boundaries. Here’s what they created for the Land of Qook-a-lackas. Learn how you can create your own mural in the education extension activities.
Original Song: I've Got Boundaries
“I’ve Got Boundaries” is an original song composed by Benjamin Weiner and performed by Michael Cruz Kayne for the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast. It debuts in the episode “Boundaries,” in which three kids define and discuss boundaries.
Educator Resources
In the educator resources, you’ll find two fun activities to continue helping your children explore “boundaries” after listening to the episode.
- Our Own Invisible Bubble
- Classroom Agreements Mural