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Getting Back On Your Feet: What is resiliency? Feb 10, 2021

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When we mess up, we might feel sad or embarrassed, but these moments are important learning opportunities to help us grow. This week host Naomi Wadler is talking about resiliency: what it is and how we can bounce back after a fall.

We speak to Olympic Hurdler Sarah Wells, who founded the Believe Initiative, an organization dedicated to encouraging young people to achieve their goals. She talks about the barriers she overcame, and how she’s helping kids to do the same.

It can feel hard to overcome times when you’ve been knocked down. Correspondent Luria Freeman shares some simple steps you can do to get back up and try again.

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Raise Your Voice: What families can do to fight racism Feb 03, 2021

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Race is something for us all to understand and not to ignore, because no matter how far we’ve come, race and racism still affects everyone. That’s why this week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking about race and what families can do to fight racism together.

We speak to Caroline Hu Flexer and Naomi O’Brien, who are part of Khan Academy: a non-profit organization that provides students and teachers with free resources to help kids learn about social topics like race. We speak to them about why it’s so important for families to talk about race and identity together.

How does race and identity affect you? We might look different, or come from different places but correspondent Luria Freeman explains that to get to know someone, we should always do it with an open heart.

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Making A World For Everyone: Understanding disabilities and accessibility Jan 28, 2021

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For people living with disabilities, accessibility and representation can make a huge difference as they look for acceptance. This week on NowThis Kids, we’re talking about people with disabilities who are fighting for their opportunity to be seen.

Host Naomi Wadler chats to Jordan Reeves, co-founder of the Born Just Right organization, about changing attitudes around our physical differences and how the non-profit helps people with disabilities realize their full potential.

You can’t always tell when a person has a disability, and even once you know what kind of disability a person has, that doesn’t mean you know what their life is like. Correspondent Luria Freeman explains how to take the time to understand, and why we should be working on making the world more accessible.

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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: What is art appreciation? Jan 20, 2021

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Art can be a way to express our own thoughts and feelings, and understand the feelings of others. As we experience art, we also look to make connections between our own lives. That’s why on this episode of NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking all things art appreciation and why representation in art is important.

We speak to Keturah Ariel Nailah Bobo, an illustrator who creates work to encourage and inspire young black girls and women. She talks about her career, inspirations and the importance of seeing yourself in art.

The way we view an artist’s work can reflect the way we think due to the experiences we had growing up – Correspondent Luria Freeman explains what perspectives can mean, and how changing perspectives can enrich our understanding.

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All Creatures Big And Small: Animal rescue and protecting the earth’s ecosystem Jan 13, 2021

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From the annoying fly buzzing around in your room to the huge blue whale diving deep into the ocean, every living plant, animal and insect plays a massive role in making our world work. That’s why this week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler tells us why it’s so important to protect all of the creatures in the earth’s ecosystem.

We speak to Izzy Bee, who works with her veterinarian mom Ali, to care for displaced and injured koalas in Australia. They talk about their love for koalas, how we can all get involved in animal rescue, and how all of their work got them a show on Netflix.

Did you know that if an endangered species becomes extinct, it can affect the whole world? Correspondent Luria Freeman explains our ecosystem and how everything is connected.

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Kindness Is A Super Power: How small acts of kindness can go a long way Jan 06, 2021

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Kindness is a super power you can choose to use every day – one simple act of kindness can have a ripple effect, and impact so many others in a positive way. This week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking about the small ways we can turn someone's day around.

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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Get Lost In A Story: Why reading is good for you Dec 30, 2020

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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 Dec 16, 2020

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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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The Key To Our Future: how science can help you understand the world Dec 09, 2020

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Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Or how airplanes can fly? Curiosity like this is the driving force behind science, and this week on NowThis Kids, we’re exploring why science is such an important influence on our world and way of life.

Host Naomi Wadler talks to science educator and mechanical engineer Bill Nye (you know, the science guy!) about how embracing what science has to tell us can help us save the entire planet.

How do scientists answer the big questions of the universe? Correspondent Alejandro Alba explains the process called the ‘scientific method’.

Want to perform your own experiment? Try to figure out why soap cleans better than just water! You’ll need a bowl, half a cup of milk, some dish soap, a cotton swab, and a couple of food dyes.

Here’s the plan:

Step 1: Pour the milk into the bowl.

Step 2: Add a few drops of the different colored food dye.

Step 3: Take the cotton swap and dab some dish soap on it.

Step 4: Touch the cotton swab with soap to the dye floating in the milk.

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Born This Way: How to love and accept yourself Dec 02, 2020

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It’s not always easy to love and accept yourself, but the kinder we are to ourselves, the more likely we are to try our best and be kinder to others. This week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking about self acceptance and being comfortable with who you are.

Perri Easley is a part of the Born This Way Foundation, an organization that encourages kids to accept themselves for who they are. We speak to her about the work they do, and her own journey to self-acceptance.

Most of us have heard the phrase “being comfortable in your own skin,” but what does that really mean? Correspondent Alejandro Alba explains how knowing who you are, is the first step to loving yourself.

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