Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Reading With Your Kids - Power Of Empathy May 07, 2021

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Michelle Schaub is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her wonderful #PictureBook Kindness Is A Kite String, The Uplifting Power Of Empathy. Michelle wants kids to experience the power of empathy, to see how it spreads happiness like sunshine and builds bridges between diverse people and groups.

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Reading With Your Kids - Captain Polo Saves The World May 06, 2021

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Our special Protecting The Planet With Your Kids series continues with a conversation with Alan Hesse. Alan is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. He comes to us from his home base in beautiful, bio-diverse nation of Ecuador. His graphic novel series follows the adventures of a polar bear named Captain Polo. Alan tells us this is a wonderful way to introduce kids, especially reluctant readers, to the issue of climate change.

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Reading With Your Kids - It Is So hard To Say Goodbye May 04, 2021

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Lori Orlinsky returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her latest Certified Great Read "Balloons for Tiger". If you have ever loved a pet you know how hard it can be when it is time to say goodbye. Lori's new book is a wonderful resource that families can use to help kids process and talk about those difficult times.

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Reading With Your Kids - The Secret Of Self Compassion May 03, 2021

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Julian Reeve is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate Captain Perfection & the Secret of Self Compassion. Julian tells us that self-compassion is 'the art of being kind to yourself' and is proven to help manage perfectionism, channeling it in healthier ways. This self-help book inspires children to understand their perfectionism before encouraging them to build their very own 'self-compassion superpower', a valuable resource when unhealthy perfectionism hits.

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Reading With Your Kids - Our Differences Unite Us May 02, 2021

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Vincent M Kelly is on the show to celebrate his wonderful children's book All People Are Beautiful. Vincent believes that there's no better way to talk about diversity and acceptance than with bright colors, fun artwork and a reminder that we are all beautiful.

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Reading With Your Kids - Faith Filled Fiction May 01, 2021

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Amanda Lauer & Carolyn Astfalk, two members of CatholicTeenBooks.com, talk to us about ways we can use books to talk about faith with our teens. Both authors agree that talking about faith filled fiction can be a more comfortable way for families to talk about difficult topics.

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Reading With Your Kids - The Awakening Of Malcolm X Apr 30, 2021

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Ilyasah Shabazz was just two years old when her father, civil rights leader Malcolm X, was murdered. She is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her powerful new book The Awakening of Malcolm X. This is a powerful narrative account of the activist's adolescent years in jail.

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Reading With Your Kids - Join The Climate Revolution Apr 29, 2021

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Alexia Brown welcomes Mary DeMocker to the second episode of Protecting The Planet With Your Kids. Mary is the author of The Parents' Guide to Climate Revolution: 100 Ways to Build a Fossil-Free Future, Raise Empowered Kids, and Still Get a Good Night's Sleep. This is an important book that gives parents information they need to get families working together to protect our planet.

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Reading With Your Kids - Encouraging Kids To Tell Their Stories Apr 27, 2021

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Today we welcome Miss Storybook to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast Miss Storybook is the host of a fun Youtube Channel for kids. She tells us her IMAGINICAL MAILBOX is a welcoming place for children of all ages to share their stories. She celebrates all voices from far and wide and encourage everyone to be their own author.

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Reading With Your Kids - A Chance In The World Apr 26, 2021

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Don't miss this powerful & inspiring conversation with Steve Pemberton. Steve's story is about defying seemingly insurmountable odds to become a trail-blazing corporate executive, enlightened diversity leader, visionary youth advocate, and acclaimed speaker. His best-selling memoir, A Chance in the World, recounts his triumphant life journey and drive to become a man of resilience, determination and vision.

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