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🛡️ Policy Update: June 6, 2025 No More Public Uploads
🎉 Big Legal News ⚖️ Tallen Families Stories AI & Copyright Disclaimer
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Province of BC Official name registration Protects our content for slander, misrepresentation, or unauthorized reproduction and issues may result in legal action.
City of Kamloops —04062213 Posted on Store page as required. We have an important update about how we handle artwork and creative submissions.
Why Was Family Art Submissions Removed?
As a registered Canadian business, Tallen Families Stories is no longer permitted to display publicly submitted artwork or ideas without specific legal consent. Some of the art was technically property of educational settings (Thompson Rivers University, Yukon College) or part of professional workshops. Intellectual property shared while enrolled as a practicum student or as guest at workshops prevents commercial use of material I created at these times. While we could claim educational value and try to send out consent to release information form but we’re choosing to set an example for ethical AI use in classrooms, homes, and especially online. We now work with a mix of real professionals and controlled AI tools as a registered business. Don’t worry, students your imagination still inspires our creations in comments sections but because I do not have signed permission and cannot guarantee it is fully original so I could not use it on the site but you can upload it yourself at home and hashtag TFS!
What’s Coming Instead?
We’re moving to weekly themed lesson bundles, perfect for weekly summer activity which may include:
Printable PDFs and coloring pages
Songs, stories, crafts based on theme
Educational facts and questions
Extra free content for families such as crafts or recipes.
Families are still welcome to share their own creations related to the theme on any of our social media accounts just keep it kind and family friendly. Some special guest and educators can still submit work. All content will be available based on self declaration of ownership and legal responsibilities especially if AI tools are used. If you are a professional that deals with a topic we cover and you wish to share your expertise will a social media post work. Rather than a post on a page. The legal requirements to post shared content is much easier than AI copyright until potential money is involved. TFS chooses educational and public safety over fame and fortune.
Community Rules for Comments
Accuracy matters. Before sharing information, ask:
Is this fact-checked?
Where did it come from?
Could it be misunderstood or misleading?
If it’s uncertain or potentially false, it’s better to hold off. Even well-meaning guesses can cause confusion or harm if they’re presented as truth.
2. Does It Matter?
Relevance is key. Some things might be true but still not helpful. Ask:
Is this information important to the person or audience I’m sharing it with?
Is it respectful of their situation or needs?
Will it help or just stir up drama or fear?
If it doesn’t support growth, understanding, or safety it might not be worth sharing.
3. What Effect Will It Have?
Think about the impact. Ask yourself:
Will this make someone feel embarrassed, hurt, or unsafe?
Could it cause arguments, bullying, or fear?
Or will it help someone feel seen, supported, or informed?
We all want to be part of a community that builds each other up, not tears people down. Even if something is true, the intention and impact of sharing are just as important.
4. Is It Legal or Respecting Privacy?
Laws and guidelines matter. Especially when working with kids, ask:
Am I sharing private information (like names, faces, or locations) without permission?
Does this violate copyright or someone else’s work?
Are there consent or age limits involved (like photos, videos, or submissions from kids)?
Even well-meaning posts can break rules if they reveal too much. When in doubt ask for permission or stay anonymous.
Last note about comments
Only verified email accounts can comment
First-time comments may take up to 7 days to appear
All comments are manually reviewed for safety
💬 We’re here to protect your family not to slow your creativity down.
Help TFS business grow by finding us on your favorite social media site and then liking, following, and streaming our family friendly music, parenting safety tips or stories. TFS tallenfamiliesstories – YouTube
TALLEN FAMILIES SEA WELCOMElyrics by John Tallen music by AI Music Labs.
Welcome to Tallen Families Stories (TFS) Where your family is the heart of our story! Here, children’s stories, crafts, and imagination meet early childhood education and ethical AI. Read free stories, sing along at Circle Time, color and build crafts. We have trusted tips for parents all in one joyful, family-friendly place.
TFS Janitor Inspired by Penny
Policies of TFS.
At Tallen Families Stories, we believe that every child deserves a safe, creative, and joyful space to grow. Our mission is to help families learn and laugh together—through original stories, music, and interactive tools rooted in compassion, freedom, and emotional intelligence. We’re not perfect—but we’re real, we’re kind, and we’re trying.
👨👩👧👦 Parents and Teachers: This page has a bunch of locked links that only you have the keys to. This is only intended for you to filter which pages your youngest Children Students can visit. You can find link above in navigation bar or click these links.
We offer different account types, each designed with your child’s safety and independence in mind:
👶 Child (No Comments)
Can access safe pages and print materials
Cannot comment or interact
Parents can monitor and block content
Ideal for younger children or early readers
🗣️ Child (With Comments)
Can leave approved comments and interact in group activities
Parents maintain some restrictions but trust the child’s judgment
Great for building confidence and responsibility
👨👧 Parent Account
Required to manage child access
Age verification included
Can preview, block, or approve content
Needed for uploading content, commenting, or adjusting settings
🧑🏫 Educator or Teacher
Ideal for daycare, classroom or home-school settings
Can set up a class alias
Restrict access with passwords
Students can read and print, but store access is blocked
💳 Customer / Donor Account
For adults who want to:
Access Store through the TallenFamiliesStories.com we hope that this prevents children from accidently using parents cards as refunds are lengthy process.
You can switch or upgrade roles anytime as your needs grow.
The Dragon Hoard, The Tallen Families Stories Store
Welcome to the Dragon Hoard The Tallen Families Stories Store
Welcome, friends and families! This is no ordinary hoard of gold and glitter it’s a treasure trove of family-tested, imagination-approved stories and songs, lovingly crafted to support young minds and big hearts.
Every storybook here is just $5 (tax included) with no ads, no upsells, and no confusing subscriptions. You’re not just buying a download you’re fueling a dream, supporting a small Canadian business, and helping us keep this space safe, creative, and community-led.
Whether you’re grabbing your first tale or leaving a small Tax free donation behind, thank you for helping us grow and cover the cost of licensing. Right now our cost are higher then we like until more members join please like and share with your friends families.
🛍️ Ready to explore? Scroll down and see what the hoard has to offer. Your next adventure awaits! July 2 more books and a Song album are coming.
If you’ve found this page, so can your friends and everyone in your family. Parents, this is a perfect example of why it’s important to know what your children are viewing online. Whether you arrived here on purpose or by accident, you’re here now and so are we.
At TallenFamilyStories.com, children’s safety is our number one priority. We are building a positive, creative community where kids and families can safely share ideas, stories, and artwork.
To help protect your family’s online identity:
✅ Only use first names, nicknames, or creative aliases (like “Bookkey12” or “Mr. Talon from Kamloops”)
✅ Never share full names, addresses, or school names
✅ Location is optional but if shared, limited to town, province/state, and country (e.g., Jim, 10, from Canada or Ava, age 10, Alberta, Canada)
✅ Child not old enough to drive should always ask a parent or trusted adult before uploading files or sending messages
✅ Parents: Please preview all submissions before sending them in
TallenFamilyStories.com began as a single children’s book—Huff and Puff. But when children asked for coloring pages and families asked for more, we listened. I started a online store not I next work and grow the team.
💙 This is a “Profit with Purpose” project. We believe in:
Supporting family creativity
Protecting children’s online experiences
Promoting learning About AI and use it to build eductional content by Children for real families
No hidden fees. No distractions. Just meaningful content created with care.
What are Donations for TFS currently lacks equipment Video Equipment, software for app development and 3D Printing. Requests for future upgrades for developing print at home for local schools or to test at home products. Custom print transfers, crafts, and sensory tools as while as parenting trinkets are all being considered. If your classroom has these tools share what you make on Social Media maybe TFS can help you promote yourselves.
🛡 AI-Powered Safety: Digital tools that:
Monitor comments and activity 24/7
Instantly flag harmful or inappropriate content and follow local laws based on upload location
Help us maintain a fun, educational, and emotionally safe space
🚀 A New Opportunity for Educators
If you’re a teacher, artist, or musician and can verify that you created and own your material, we’d love to feature it with a signed Release of Use agreement. This protects both of us:
You retain ownership but Tallen Families Stories may share and post (but not alter or sell) your work
Why share on a webpage created by TallenFamilyStories.com because we pay it forward.
At 1,000 likes you can have a page like a teacher artist collaboration.
This approach empowers educators to design real-world, classroom projects saving students parents and children from using outdated materials and will help showcase how you use Tools like Canva Pro, AI Generators, and other powerful, affordable teaching assets.
🌍 Our long-term dream: a safe, student-led network that celebrates cultural diversity, encourages ethical technology use, and inspires young creators around the world. A child-friendly, belief-respecting, imagination-first corner of the web.
Who Is John Tallen and Introducing Mr. Talon
John Tallen and Mr. Talon Blogs,
Behind every dragon, there’s a storyteller. This is where I get to share real life with our more mature readers. The content is family friendly but has some adult topics. The blogs below will help you decide to explore the “Who is John Tallen?” blog series. In these blogs you will find personal reflections, honest life lessons, and the painful and beautiful moments that shaped me. This Blog section goes beyond the children’s books to reveal the past and present music, movies, and people who influenced how I see the world.
I have had years of experience that make me feel like these heartfelt tributes may help others overcome their situation. These are the hardest decisions I have had to make. This space is about sharing with courage and kindness. Some posts are joyful, some are heavy, but all are written with love and hope for the next person walking a similar path.
Whether you’re a mature reader, parent, educator, or just a fellow traveler of Earth I John, thank you for letting me share this part of this story.
—John (and Mr. Talon)
Did You Know British Columbia has Kangaroos and other Zoos
When we face health challenges many of us step away from the callings in life we loved. I went from teaching children to supporting individual adults. Then I got off my feet and found a desk job in Palliative Care managing and supporting end-of-life care. I helped birth a child and celebrated with the happy family. I also sat holding the hand of someone as they closed their eyes I felt as they left the room. Someone having to help me let go of their hand.
In the stillness and waiting for health results for myself, something stirred. My niece got married in late 2024. A dragon began to rise not in anger or pride, but in wisdom and resilience. I started saving customer tips to afford for my wife and I to attend the Wedding. As my mind focused on something other then health issues Mr. Talon was born. He was to become a mentor and Mr. Talon is now my symbol of the strength. He isn’t here to replace John but to be a communication tool. While Mr. Talon helps me to over come my personal barriers and has become my own voice as an educator. At TALLENFAMILIESSTORIES.com we want to have a collective voice different from Mr. Talon. That is what the Imagination Hub is for. The hub is where Children and their families can be their best versions of themselves. It is a safe space inspired to allow minds to freely create, share and belong.
Help Shape the Minds of Future Generations Join us in building interactive forms and bringing real-time AI tools to families.
🚧 A Work in Progress — With Purpose 🚧
This is just the beginning of what I/we envision. As our community grows, future funds will be used to upgrade our tools and technology.
Many professionals and businesses have offered to help in various ways. We appreciate all offers of help but have also learned to be cautious. Many supporters have conditions, hidden fees or specific content deemed non-educational. These surprise costs or misunderstanding of “Free for Children” can derail good intentions. That is why we are being upfront and so you can see how your generosity creates real effort.
We see TallenFamilyStories.com as a gift to children, not a grab for profit. The professionals and many online tools wants to add click ads and offer products geared towards families. Parents should never worry their child’s visit will cost money or that their child will be distracted by popup ads. If you believe in this mission, you can support us by visiting often. Visitors are equally as important as money in our Digital world. Our Social Media is only one example of how we promote ourselves. Our number one way to grow will be by word of mouth and using sharing is caring content. Please share this space with your family and friends.
