Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too. When children set goals, it helps them practice executive function skills like planning.

When Donkey Hodie promises to help Grampy Hodie while she commits to having a Bubble Bonanza with Purple Panda, she finds herself in a “Donkey Dilemma.” Flustered in a busy moment, Donkey reminds ...