[Maya](BZDQ94Z4) woke up to the sound of chirping birds just outside her window. Today was a big day—a trip to the park with her mom! She took a deep breath and quietly reminded herself: ‘I am strong and capable.’

As they walked to the park, [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) noticed how bright the sun was and how the gravel under her shoes crunched with every step. Her mom smiled and held her hand softly, humming a cheerful tune.

When they reached the park, [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) saw her favorite climbing frame. But there were kids already playing on it. She hesitated, her heart beating fast. Her mom knelt beside her, ‘Take your time, sweetheart. You can do it.’

[Maya](BZDQ94Z4) watched the kids closely. One little girl with pigtails waved at her and smiled. Gathering all her courage, [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) waved back and stepped forward cautiously, stuffing Bunny into her backpack for safekeeping.

Climbing onto the jungle gym felt like an enormous mountain to [Maya](BZDQ94Z4). Her hands were sweaty, but she pushed herself up one bar at a time. ‘You’re doing amazing!’ her mom cheered from below.

As [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) made her way across the monkey bars, she giggled when a little boy said, ‘You’re really fast!’ She replied shyly, ‘Thanks,’ and felt a warm glow of pride.

Later, [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) and her mom sat on a bench to enjoy ice cream. [Maya](BZDQ94Z4)’s was blueberry, her favorite! ‘You were so brave today,’ her mom said. [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) smiled and nodded. She felt really proud.

Before heading home, [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) spotted a little boy struggling with the jungle gym. ‘Do you want help?’ she asked. His face brightened, and together they climbed until they both reached the top.

As they walked home, [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) told her mom all about helping the boy. ‘Helping others makes me feel happy, just like climbing the jungle gym!’ she said, squeezing her mom’s hand.

That night, as [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) lay in bed, she whispered to Bunny, ‘We did so much today, didn’t we?’ Bunny didn’t reply, but [Maya](BZDQ94Z4) felt the soft hug of her mom as she tucked her in. It had been a wonderful day.