Reading With Your Kids Podcast
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We Belong To Each Other
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
11/29/23 • 31 min
Gareth Higgins is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his book "Cory in the Seventh Story Place," Gareth tells us this book was inspired by conversations on 'us versus them' mentality and unnecessary conflicts. Rooted in Gareth's experiences in Northern Ireland, he and his co-author aimed to address dehumanization and marginalization, especially for bullied or marginalized children. In their conversation on the podcast Gareth and Jedlie highlight the impact of words, advocating against the belief that names can't hurt. They discuss how societal conflicts often stem from a lack of belonging and fairness rather than just ideological differences. They touch upon the Northern Ireland conflict, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, non-violence, and understanding. Both Gareth and Jedlie agree that Love, to them, means extending oneself for others' sake, promoting courage, selflessness, and building a bigger table without harming anyone. They stress the need to start conversations about love and belonging with kids, challenging the negative narratives they might encounter elsewhere. Gareth's book aims to inspire conversations about building a better world, extending beyond childhood lessons, and becoming the goal of societal interactions. Gareth and Jed encourage fostering understanding, collaboration, and a shared responsibility to create a more inclusive and empathetic society.
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Shedding Light on Mental Health Struggles and Empowering Portrayals of Diversity
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
03/19/24 • 59 min
In this episode of Reading With Your Kids we meet authors John Schu and Amy Freidl. John Schu shared about his Middle Grade novel in verse "Louder Than Hunger," which explores his personal experiences with mental illness including anorexia as a teenager. He discussed the importance of creating a story that provides hope and tools to help readers overcome challenges like self-doubt. John discussed issues like the stigma around males experiencing eating disorders, and how open discussions can help reduce shame and encourage seeking help. John shared turning points in his recovery process, like setting a goal of living in a neighborhood that represented community. Amy Friedl then discussed her picture book series "Strong Girls Travel," which features adventures of a girl named AJ in various national parks. The goal is to show girls they can go on brave adventures. Amy chose to write for an older audience because picture books can appeal to reluctant readers. They discussed engaging students through choice and appealing topics related to parks. The hosts and guests also reflected on challenges in education systems, like an over-reliance on testing and pressures of social promotion that may not serve students well. Overall, the conversations highlighted using literature as a positive way to discuss important topics and shape attitudes around mental health, empowerment, and developing a love of reading.
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Spakring Meaningful Conversations With Kids Through Stories
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
04/21/24 • 55 min
This episode of #ReadingWithYourKids features author and animator Sean Charmatz and Rawandan author and publisher Gasani Mutesi, Sean Charmatz joins us to celebrate his Bubble Cat series of picture books. Sean discusses how his character Bubble Cat learns strength, confidence and resilience despite appearing fragile. He reflected on how becoming a father influenced his storytelling perspective.
We met Gasana Mutesi at the International Children's Book Festival in Bologna, Italy. Gasana emphasized how reading with children is important for building character, bonding and sparking conversations about values. She believes books act as windows and doors into new perspectives and experiences. She discussed using animal characters in her books to introduce concepts like chores to children in a fun way.
Both guests stressed that books can open discussions on sensitive topics in a practical way for children. If parents want to shape their children's humanity and values, they must model that behavior themselves through open conversations sparked by shared reading experiences. Books have the power to influence culture for generations.
The conversation concluded with insights on Rwanda's cultural richness and recovery from tragedy under strong leadership. Gusana promotes reading and publishing stories reflecting cultural values through her company.
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Cupig
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
01/13/24 • 26 min
Rob Sayegh and Claire Tattersfield are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their delightful #PictureBook Cupig. Rob explained that the idea for Cupig came from an illustration he drew for his wife for Valentine's Day. His agent saw it and thought it would make a good book. Claire then wrote the story. They discussed how Claire, as an editor, understands what makes a good story structure for picture books from experience. Both Claire and Rob talked about enjoying adding humor and details to the illustrations to enhance the story. They gave advice for aspiring authors and illustrators - draw what you love and share your passions. Overall it was an insightful discussion about the creative process behind this new punny picture book.
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Across So Many Seas
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
01/30/24 • 35 min
Ruth Behar is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new middle grade novel called Across So Many Seas. She discusses how the novel follows four girls across different time periods as their stories interconnect. Ruth shares that she enjoyed the challenge of writing multiple character perspectives and wanted to write a story where all the pieces come together at the end. She and the host discuss the importance of family history and sparking conversations with kids about where their ancestors came from. Ruth also shares details about the Sephardic Jewish culture and history. The conversation provides ideas for how families can read the book together and discuss big topics like refugees and cultural identities.
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A World Of Love
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
01/25/24 • 27 min
Aimee Reid is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new children's book A World Of Love. Jedlie interviews Aimee about the inspiration for the book, which came while she was camping with her family and an idea came to her about different animals caring for their young. Aimee discusses how she chose various animals from around the world to represent different parenting behaviors. Jed and Aimee talk about why kids relate to stories about animals and the importance of unconditional love. They discuss the value of reading with children and being fully present. Aimee shares that parenting is an opportunity for self-growth and the importance of self-care.
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Sometimes Grandma Calls Me Jean
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
01/17/24 • 25 min
Jill and Phil Pietroburgo are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Jill's powerful new #ChildrensBook "Sometimes Grandma Calls Me Jean". Jill shares how she wrote the book to honor her mother's experience with dementia, and how reading it to her mother brought them both joy. She hopes it helps start important conversations about aging, empathy and compassion. Phil praises Jill for her strength in caring for her mother. Both discuss the book's ability to give kids a window into different lives and start family discussions. Jedlie agrees that representation matters and this book can help many families facing challenges.
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Gift Of The Angel Tree
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
12/24/23 • 47 min
Christmas is here, and we are blessed once again to be able to share with you an original short story, written and read by members of CatholicTeenBooks.com. This heartwarming story reminds us how wonderful it is to be able to share our blessings with others. The story was written and read by Antony Kolenc, Leslea Wahl, Carolyn Astfalk, Corinna Turner and Marie Keiser. Sit back with a cup of coco and enjoy this heart warming story.
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Turning Anxiety Into Pixie Tales
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
02/21/24 • 26 min
Erica Richmond is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the release of her debut children's book, Pixie and the Bees. She discusses how the story came from her own experience with anxiety, which she describes as feeling like buzzing bees inside her body. Erica shares strategies she uses to manage anxiety, such as exercise, breathwork, and mindfulness. Jed Doherty and Erica discuss the importance of teaching children these self-care strategies proactively.
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Reading With Your Kids - Liberty's Civil Rights Road Trip
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
09/27/21 • 34 min
Dr Michael Waters returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his powerful new #PictureBook Liberty's Civil Rights Road Trip. Dr Michael tells us that this book is based on a real life, multi-racial, multi-generational bus trip through the South to Selma, Alabama for a march across the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge
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How many episodes does Reading With Your Kids Podcast have?
Reading With Your Kids Podcast currently has 1788 episodes available.
What topics does Reading With Your Kids Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Kids & Family, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Reading With Your Kids Podcast?
The episode title 'Building A Dream' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Reading With Your Kids Podcast?
The average episode length on Reading With Your Kids Podcast is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Reading With Your Kids Podcast released?
Episodes of Reading With Your Kids Podcast are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast?
The first episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast was released on Feb 14, 2017.
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