Get Lost In A Story: Why reading is good for you

12/30/20 • 6 min

Some people feel like reading is a chore, something we have to do for school or a job – when really it's one of the most enriching and enjoyable hobbies anyone can have! This episode of NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is going to show you just how awesome reading can be.

We speak to Zoe Howlett, who with her mother Tiara Moore, created a virtual book club to motivate herself and other kids to read for just twenty minutes a day. They talk about why they started the club, and how it’s helped them enjoy reading even more.

Some people struggle with reading, and there are lots of reasons why. Correspondent Luria Freeman explains what challenges some people face, as well as the healthy benefits to snuggling up with a good book.

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Money Talks: Understanding the value of money

Money has a huge impact on our lives – spending it can feel good, saving it can make us feel secure, and it’s great to give to others who need it – but keeping track of our money can be difficult. This week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking all things money.

We speak to Evan Leaphart who created Kiddie Kredit, an app that teaches kids all about how credit works. He explains why it’s important to learn about money sooner rather than later.

How can you put aside enough money to afford the important things you need, but also the exciting things you want? Correspondent Luria Freeman tells us about budgeting, and how to master it.

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We speak to Hector Velasco, a UPS driver who surprised Langston Walbuck with a special delivery after Langston would always make time for Hector on his delivery route. They talk about what those small gestures meant to them, and why we should strive to make everyone’s lives a little happier.

What acts of kindness can you do? From the small things we can do every day, to the big things that can make a huge difference, Correspondent Alejandro Alba has some ideas.

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