Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast

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Orion and Don Talk About Reading Feb 28, 2022

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Orion Jean, author of A Kids Book About Leadership, and Don Tate, author and/or illustrator of more than 80 books for young readers, talk about seeing oneself reflected in a book and the vast diversity of who is a "reader."

A Kids Book About Leadership (view book)

Don Tate (website)

Reading is Fundamental (website)

Want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast? Write to us or record a message and email us at listen@akidspodcastabout.com.

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Introducing A Kids Mindful Moment Jan 17, 2022

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Introducing A Kids Mindful Moment, supporting healthy minds, bodies, and spirits.

Access A Kids Mindful Moment through the A Kids Co app in the App Store and on Google Play. You get a 14-day free trial with the app. Learn more by visiting akidsco.com.

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Share Your Voice for Season 2 Jan 16, 2022

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Hey there, podcast listeners!

Season 2 of A Kids Book About: The Podcast is in production and we need YOUR help to make the new episodes!

So, let me share the topics we’re working on for the first half of the season. In no particular order, they are:

Self-love
Death
Technology
Adventure
School Shootings
Adoption
Being Transgender
Being Inclusive
Being Non-Binary
Immigration
Climate Change
Gratitude
Bullying
Leadership
Suicide

Did you hear a topic that interests you? Did any of the words stop you in your tracks? Or make you feel certain feelings? This are always the best ones to focus on when you record.

Email me, Matthew, at listen@akidspodcastabout.com and I’ll send you recording details so you can share your voice on the show!

That’s listen@akidspodcastabout.com.

I hope you’ll consider sharing your voice. I hope you’ll email me (or, rather, have a grownup email me). We take audio from kids ages 3 to 18.

I can’t wait to hear from you.

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Introducing 1 Point 5 Dec 20, 2021

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Introducing 1 Point 5: A Kids Podcast About Climate Justice. Gen Z environmental advocates Zanagee Artis and Olivia Greenspan believe that kids deserve a livable future. Explore the challenges facing our planet with scientists, youth activists, and other environmental leaders who have experienced the realities of the climate crisis firsthand.

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Introducing The Activators! Dec 13, 2021

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Introducing The Activators!: A Kids Podcast About Activism. Join kid activist Leo, founder of Dance for Justice, as he celebrates and amplifies kids who are activating social change by doing what they love.

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Apple Podcasts Best of the Year Dec 09, 2021

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We made it onto the Apple Podcasts 2021 Best of the Year list! And we're so excited to welcome all of you who are new to the show!

*If you want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast or if you have a question you’d like us to consider, have a grownup email us at listen@akidspodcastabout.com and we’ll send you the details.

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Introducing Everyday Feels Dec 06, 2021

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Introducing Everyday Feels: A Kids Podcast About Emotions. Hosted by Nakita Simpson and Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, each episode starts with a memory shared by a listener and follows an exploration of why we feel the things we feel.

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Dale Talks About Gender Nov 01, 2021

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Dale Mueller, author of A Kids Book About Gender, talks about how understanding and embracing our own gender identities can help us live authentically.

A Kids Book About Gender (view book)

Full Book Description:

Gender can be difficult to define, but it’s something that's a part of all of us and who we are. This book isn’t meant to answer all the questions or tell you how you identify, it’s meant to help kids and grownups understand gender and create an open and safe environment for kids to question, experiment, and discover their authentic selves.

About the Author:

Dale Mueller is a lifetime learner, sex educator, and mental healthcare enthusiast based in Minneapolis, MN. They integrate their focus on trans advocacy, inclusion, and queer community building in all they do professionally, personally, and in their journey to become a therapist.

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Sara and Stewart Talk About Creativity Oct 25, 2021

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Sara and Stewart Scott-Curran, authors of A Kids Book About Creativity, talk about how we’re creative every day! Like when we make small decisions or problem-solve.

A Kids Book About Creativity (view book)

Full Book Description:

This is a book about creativity. While some people think that some are creative and some aren’t, [Spoiler Alert!] everyone is creative! This book is on a mission to help every kid, grownup, and member of planet earth unlock their creativity.

About the Authors:

Sara and Stewart Scott-Curran are a wife and husband super team with the coolest secret weapon: Their daughter Skyler! They all live together in Portland, Oregon with their dog Marvis and live out their creativity every day.

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Taboo Talks About Identity Oct 18, 2021

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Taboo, author of A Kids Book About Identity and member of Black Eyed Peas, talks about how we can honor and embrace every facet of our identities, even when they change.

A Kids Book About Identity (view book)

Full Book Description:

Your identity can be a lot of things: your heritage, gender, hometown, school, faith, or even what you’ve been through. The awesome thing is nobody is just one thing! Your identity can grow and change as you do! This book explores all the different parts of identity: who you are, what you love, and what’s true about you.

About the Author:

Jimmy Gomez—or better known as Taboo Nawasha—is a husband, father, cancer survivor, MC, performer, writer, creator, and Indigenous activist. He also has an amazing day job as one of the founding members of the award-winning music group, the Black Eyed Peas. While Tab loves making music, his goal is to leave a legacy his kids will be proud of.

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