Posha Tonie
Meet the Posha Tonie -
A screen free story, song and Confidence experience for kids
A magical audio experience filled with storytelling, songs, movement, and confidence-building fun.
Posha is a screen-free, confidence-building audio experience that combines storytelling, music, and movement to help children develop self-esteem while giving parents and grandparents a meaningful way to connect and create lasting memories.
What Is the Posha Tonie?
The Posha Tonie is a joyful, screen-free audio experience designed especially for young children.
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Kids will listen to the story What Kind of Dog Am I?, sing along to fun songs, dance with Posha, and learn simple tools that help build confidence and emotional awareness.
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Through Posha’s adventure, children discover an important message: You are pawsome just the way you are.
What Kids Experience
When children listen to the Posha Tonie, they become part of the story.
They will:
• Listen to the heartwarming story of Posha
• Sing along to playful songs
• Dance during the Posha Parade
• Practice positive affirmations
• Build confidence and self-esteem
It’s learning, movement, and imagination all in one joyful experience.
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A Special Feature for Families
One of the most meaningful features of the Posha Tonie is the ability for parents and grandparents to record themselves reading the story.
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Children love hearing the voices of the people who love them most.
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Imagine your child listening to Mom, Dad, or Grandma reading Posha’s story anytime they want.
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It becomes a keepsake families treasure for years.
Screen-Free Fun That Families Love
Builds Confidence
Posha helps children believe in themselves with fun, positive affirmations like “I am Pawsome!”
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Screen-Free Magic
No screens, no distractions—just imagination, storytelling, and music.
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Move, Sing & Play
Kids don’t just listen—they dance, sing, and become part of the Posha Parade.
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Personalized by You
Parents and grandparents can record their own voice reading the story for a
truly special experience.
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Keeps the Learning Going
Includes activity pages that extend the fun beyond listening.
Meet Posha
Posha is a rescued pup who once wondered:
“What kind of dog am I?”
Through her journey, she learns something powerful — she doesn’t need to be like anyone else.
She is pawsome exactly as she is.
And every child listening learns the same message.
Keep the Fun Going
The Posha adventure continues beyond the Tonie.
Families can download Posha activity pages filled with fun crafts, movement activities, and confidence-building tools connected to the songs and story.
Children can color, play, and practice the Posha tools with their families.
Meet the Creators Behind Posha
Kathy DiMario is an award-winning children’s author, adjunct psychology professor, and speaker focused on helping children build confidence and self-esteem. With her daughter Kelly, she co-wrote What Kind of Dog Am I? and created the Think Pawsitive program, reaching over 20,000 students in 200+ schools and community programs.
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Through storytelling, music, and proven psychological tools, Kathy helps children believe in themselves—because when kids think they can, they will.
Her contributions to children and families have been formally acknowledged by the New Jersey Senate and the Ocean County Women’s Hall of Fame.
“Kathleen…the work you do is commendable and admirable. Thank you for being the hero to hundreds of children…”
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— Lin-Manuel Miranda Pulitzer Prize, Tony, and Grammy winning Author and Composer of Hamilton
Supporting Kids in Today’s World
Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation
"Children who spend more time on screens are more likely to report mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness."
Susan Greenfield, Mind Change
"Overexposure to screens can alter the brain's structure and function, impacting cognitive development in children."
Jane D. Hull
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents."
With anxiety and stress on the rise for children, Posha provides a fun, engaging way to build confidence, resilience, and positive thinking—through music, movement, and storytelling.
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Created by an Educator Who Loves
Helping Kids
The Posha story and Tonie experience were created by Kathleen DiMario, a children’s author, educator, and advocate for helping kids build confidence and emotional resilience.
Through storytelling, music, and play, Posha helps children discover something every child deserves to know: