Little Kids, Big Hearts

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Dreams & Nightmares with Christy Pusz Decatur Oct 07, 2022

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We all have dreams and nightmares, but they remain mysterious to most of us: Where do they come from? Why do we have them? How do they make us feel? How do we cope with the bad ones? In this episode, three of our friends — Isla, James, and Riya — share their dreams and nightmares, and then we meet up to go on an adventure to the Land of Qook-a-Lackas to visit DreamFest (a special Qook-a-Lacka dream ritual) to learn more about dreams.
Two special guests join us in this episode, and we are so grateful to them:
The ukulele music and the original song "Dreamland" are written and performed by Bill English. Bill is an actor, musician, and voiceover artist based in NYC who has appeared on Broadway in Twentieth Century starring Alec Baldwin and Anne Heche and Anything Goes with Sutton Foster and Joel Grey. TV credits include The Good Wife, Madam Secretary, Elementary, Cavemen, Family Guy, and more. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and proud member of Sag/Aftra.

Christy Pusz Decatur is a storyteller and former actress, who is also Creative Producer of Little Kids, Big Hearts. In this episode, she is the voice of a Qook-a-Leekie named Quamie. Some of Christy's Broadway credits include The Odd Couple, Talk Radio and Baz Luhrman's La Boheme. Some TV credits include: Law and Order SVU + CI, Smash, and Ugly Betty. She is a proud mother of two big hearted little kids and lives in Denver, Colorado.

WELCOME to Season 2 of the Little Kids, Big Hearts Podcast! We've been dreaming of this episode for a long time, and it's finally here! We can't wait to share all of this new season with you!
Find extras and educator resources at playsparkler.org/podcast.

Seeking Little Kids With Big Hearts Aug 07, 2022

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As we put together season two of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast, we're looking for kids who have big questions and big ideas about the topics we KNOW are on little kids’ minds. If you have a child — aged 4 to 10 — who has a lot to say about trying new things, sibling relationships, family traditions, or experiencing loss, we’d LOVE to connect! Please email us: podcast@playsparkler.org to get the ball rolling!
And if your family loves the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast, please subscribe so that you get the new episodes of season 2 this coming fall as soon as they're available.

Bonus Episode: The Dragon Among Us Jul 22, 2022

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The team at Little Kids, Big Hearts wrote this special fictional story, The Dragon Among Us, for our friends at Stories Podcast. They initially published it on their podcast feed, and we're sharing it here on our feed with their permission.
In The Dragon Among Us, we visit the Land of Qook-a-Lackas and meet some of the magical creatures who live there. We'll follow along as Crayton (a dragon) and Kaze (a Qook-a-Leekie) learn important lessons about being kind to friends and family and sticking up for others in need.
Draw a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us and Stories Podcast on instagram (@little_kids_big_hearts_podcast and @storiespodcast)! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!

We'll be back with Season 2 of Little Kids, Big Hearts soon. Please subscribe so you won't miss a minute of our exciting new season and hear from real-life little kids with big hearts about feelings, friendship, dreams, nightmares, and much more! And please visit our friends at Stories Podcast to hear more imaginative stories for children and families.

How to Be a Global Citizen, Part II Mar 11, 2022

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Each neighborhood, family, and child is unique, but there is so much that we share — and so much that kids across the world can do together to connect across oceans and borders! In Part II of our global citizenship episode, Marcus from Japan, Gaurav from India, Ella from Australia, Nils Jr. from Norway/USA, Eva from Venezuela, Sophia from England, and Lucy and Emaline from Scotland take an imaginary adventure to the Land of Qook-a-Lackas, where they continue sharing their own experiences and perspectives and exploring the big idea of "global citizenship" and what it means to share one, big world together.

How to be a Global Citizen, Part I Feb 25, 2022

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Some kids eat quesadillas for breakfast, some eat iddli, and some eat cereal — but there is SO MUCH that kids around the globe share in common! Meet Marcus from Japan, Gaurav from India, Ella from Australia, Nils Jr. from Norway/USA, Eva from Venezuela, Sophia from England, and Lucy and Emaline from Scotland to explore the idea of "global citizenship" and what it means to share one, big world. This is Part I of the Little Kids, Big Hearts episode about global citizenship.

How to Stand Up Dec 18, 2021

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What would YOU do if someone was picking on a friend? Join Todd, Cora, Riya, and Simon to explore what you can do to become an upstander in your school and community. We all have the power to use our voices for good and to stand up for ourselves and others!

How to Help Nov 04, 2021

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"How to Help" highlights Orion, Zohaib, and Katelynn — three kids who are dong BIG things to help in their communities. Everyone, even little kids, can make a big difference. Listen to get inspired: Imagine ways YOU can be a helper in your family, school, and community.

A Back to School Like No Other: Bonus Episode Oct 13, 2021

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Kids around the world had a BIG transition back to school this year, filled with big feelings! The last school year was challenging and disrupted due to COVID-19. As we dive into a new school year, Todd chats with four big hearted kids from past episodes — before and after the first day — to discuss the return to school for the 2021-22 school year.

Let's Work It Out! Sep 14, 2021

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“Let’s Work it Out” is about interpersonal problems — and how to solve them together! Todd and three kids (all big siblings with lots of problem-solving know-how) draw on their experience and problem-solving skills to help Mango and the Qook-a-Lackas to resolve interpersonal conflicts.

What IS empathy? Aug 19, 2021

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Have you ever looked for clues to find out how someone else is feeling? Todd, Roxy, and three empathetic children discuss how they notice and share others' feelings and how they show that they care.

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