I’m hoping that you’ve met Hermie the common caterpillar. But have you met Flo? Flo is a friend of Hermie’s and she seems to get in one little pickle after another. And her troubles seem to stem from not thinking of others when she speaks. (Anyone else ever run into that problem. *ahem* I’ll raise my hand.)
This fun DVD has two Hermie episodes. In Flo The Lyin’ Fly , the garden bugs are getting tired of Flo’s fibs. Flo thinks it’s all for fun, but when Hermie and his friends realize they can’t trust Flo, they don’t believe her when she’s really in trouble. Fortunately Flo learns the importance of always telling the truth.
In The Flo Show Creates a Buzz, Flo has her own TV talk show. While she’s deciding what to say, what to wear, and who to invite as guests, she forgets to think about other people’s feelings. She ends up insulting the guests and embellishing the truth for ratings. Finally Flo learns about the power of her words and realizes that she needs to apologize.
Flo the Lyin’ Fly is one of Emma’s favorite Hermie episodes ever. We all love the appearance of the Water Beatles band (voiced by Third Day). In this world where black and white are slowly becoming gray areas, this modern-day version of The Boy Who Cried Wolf shares a lesson that’s so important for all of our kids to learn.
The Giveaway
One Simple Pen reader will win the two-episode Hermie DVD (Flo the Lyin’ Fly & The Flo Show Creates a Buzz).
To enter, simply leave a comment telling us whether you have a harder time teaching your kids to tell the truth or to watch how their words affect others.
Entries will remain open until Wednesday, April 24 at 9 p.m. EST. One winner will be randomly chosen. The winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond. If there is no response, a new winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this Hermie & Friends DVD in exchange for conducting this review and giveaway. All opinions are – as always – honest and my own.
Pam says
I would say telling the truth. Not always sure if my 3 year old even understands what the truth is…
Venessa says
Telling the truth is a big topic in our household. We have a 5 year old and I stress to her that being honest is so important, I don’t promise her that she won’t get in any trouble but explain to her lying about something is worse then whatever she may be trying to hide or get away with.
Venessa says
Side note, I just re-read question… We also tell her to watch how her words may make others feel. There have been times that she was honest and it came out kind of harsh. This goes for actions too; I express she is allowed to be shy but not disrespectful like when someone says hello or a child might want to play etc. I remind her to be kind and tell her I wouldn’t want her to be treated any less then.
Theresa Walker says
We haven’t had as much trouble with telling the truth with our kiddos. We’ve had a lot more trouble with our kiddos not talking nice to each other as well as us. Would love to win this giveaway!!!
michelle koerner says
Ever since my kids were little I’ve always told them that as long as they tell me the truth I would be more forgiving and they would not get in as much trouble. So telling the truth isnt a major problem for my family. i think it is more how words affect others. Especially with our 5 year old. She hangs out with a little older girls at daycare and sometimes says things she doesnt fully understand, or doesnt understand why she shouldnt say them.
julie kinsey says
At our house we definiately have problems with watching what and how you say things
to people. We try alot of how would you feel if you were the person you were saying mean
things too. Sometimes it works sometimes not.
Constance zimmer says
We try to ask our children… is it truthful, is it necessary, and is it kind?! I think they have a pretty good handle on truth telling, but as they get older, it gets harder and harder to make them understand the intrinsic value of the truth- especially when they see so many people benefiting from lying…. What ever happened to teaching values and character building in school?!
Gianna says
My son is one who refuses to tell the truth, i’m hoping this will help.