Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Supporting Women Experiencing Postpartum Depression Jul 18, 2023

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Robin Polanski Morrison is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook "The Good Morning Book." Robyn explains that her book aims to provide a soft start to the day, encouraging children (and people of all ages) to take a deep breath, be mindful, and set positive intentions for the day. Robyn also shares about her personal experience with postpartum depression, which played a role in the creation of the book. She explains how reading to her child during that challenging time became a helpful coping mechanism. It is believed that postpartum depression effects one in ten women in the United States. Robyn tells us some of the ways friends and family can provide support to new moms, such as offering specific help, asking about their well-being, and understanding the challenges they may face.

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Hunter's Tall Tales Jul 16, 2023

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Rosalie Mastaler is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Hunter's Tall Tales. Rosalie tells us this book was inspired by her son Hunter, who has a limb difference. Rosalie shares the story behind the book and its message of friendship, inclusivity, and addressing curiosity about disabilities in a positive way. The book highlights the importance of fostering curiosity and asking questions about differences while emphasizing the significance of recognizing the person behind the disability. The author discusses how children's natural inquisitiveness can be channeled positively by promoting conversations about disabilities at home and through books and media. Rosalie encourages parents to teach their children about inclusivity and acceptance so that encountering individuals with disabilities becomes a normal and comfortable experience. Rosalie shares that her primary goal with the book was to evoke emotions in young readers. She wanted children to feel a sense of friendship, humor, and light-heartedness while reading the story. By creating relatable characters and situations, she hopes to inspire children to see beyond physical differences and focus on forming meaningful connections with others.

Click here to visit Rosalie's website – www.Rosaliemastaler.com

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Kids With Differences Make Exceptional Friends! Jul 15, 2023

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Lindsey Larson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook "Meeting Exceptional Friends." The book focuses on children with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of embracing and celebrating differences. Lindsey shares that the book aims to educate children and parents about accepting and including individuals with disabilities. She highlights the significance of asking questions and having open discussions to foster understanding and friendship. Lindsey draws from personal experiences as a parent of a child with disabilities and an occupational therapist. She also mentions the positive impact of inclusive play and adaptive devices on playgrounds. The book encourages dialogue between parents and children and includes discussion questions and resources for further engagement. Additionally, the podcast acknowledges Lindsey's military family background and expresses gratitude for their service. Lindsey tells us she hopes to continue creating books related to disability education, including topics like sensory issues and learning disabilities.

Click here to visit Lindsey's website – lindsey-larsen.com

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Let's Go On A Yoga Adventure Jul 13, 2023

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Lauren Chaitoff is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate moving and feeling alive with our kids. She is the founder of Yogi Beans, and the author of 108 Awesome Yoga Poses For Kids. Lauren invites us all to go on a Yoga adventure! Lauren tells us we can wiggle and giggle our way through these amazing yoga poses that will help us all feel good! Inside this book, you'll find tons of playful yoga positions that will show you how moving your body can be fun. Let your imagination soar as you become a bouncing Frog, a magical Mermaid or a soaring Rocket Ship with these simple, silly stretches. Plus, learn how to slow your breathing and calm down when you're mad or sad with poses like Lion's Breath or Sun Breath.

Click here to visit Lauren's website - https://yogibeans.com/

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The Invisible String Backpack Jul 12, 2023

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Best selling author Patrice Karst is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook The Invisible String Backpack. Patrice tells us this is a companion book to The Invisible String—which has sold 1.5 million copies to date— that offers a complete socio-emotional toolkit for back-to-school—and your whole life! In the story we meet Mila on her first day of school. But mixed with her excitement is worry. What if she can't find her classroom? What if no one likes her? What if she's too nervous to speak up? With a little advice from her brother, she learns that she has everything she needs right in her Invisible Backpack: an Invisible Microphone to help her find her voice, an Invisible Flashlight for when she's feeling lost, an Invisible Net to catch her if she falls, and much more. Her pack is bottomless! The Invisible String is the very first thing that she puts in her pack—and each time she uses it, it gets bigger and better.

Click here to visit Patrice's website - https://patricekarst.com/

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You Can't Be A Pterodactyl! Jul 11, 2023

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Popular comedy writer James Breakwell is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to bring us the story of a determined boy with big dreams who remains undeterred by all the naysayers! James tells us that in You Can't Be A Pterodactyl we meet Tommy, a young boy who knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows up. But when he announces that he plans to be a pterodactyl, it turns out he's surrounded by skeptics (because what would he eat? Where would he live? How would he make money?). What's a kid with a big dream to do? Well first of all, he's not about to give up. (And he has a lot of good answers!) And fortunately, Tommy also has a wonderfully open-minded dad who helps him find a way to fulfill his goal. Kids will be cheering for Tommy on his road to pterodactyldom in this funny, engaging story, all the way to its clever resolution.

Click here to visit James' website - https://explodingunicorn.com/you-cant-be-a-pterodactyl/

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The Stars That Shine For You Jul 09, 2023

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Rishma Govani returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her powerful new #PictureBook The Stars That Shine For You. Rishma tells us that The Stars That Shine for You introduces the concept of death in a child-friendly way. It's a topic we need to get comfortable talking about-enhancing not only our own grief literacy, but also raising the next generation to be fluent in the language of love, loss, and hope. Many cultures around the world share stories, have end-of-life celebrations, and believe in the soul and afterlife. Traditions vary from country to country, faith to faith, but what remains universal among all of humanity is the stars above us. The light in the sky unites all our nations bonded together in grief and hope, on this earth and beyond.

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Literacy Is Fun! Jul 08, 2023

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Lauren Leary is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Harper Is Going On Vacation. Lauren tells us Harper is Going on Vacation is the first book in an anticipated series of twelve stories, catering to all audience levels with many benefits. Early readers are engaged in learning, parents are supplied with five comprehension questions to ask and teachers are building literary competence with additional curriculum alignment. Children, educators and parents will enjoy the stories and find them fun and helpful! This book was created to help support literary skills and assist children in becoming stronger readers while immersing themselves in a vibrantly engaging and richly illustrated story.

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Confessions Of A High School Study Hall Monitor Jul 06, 2023

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MJ Palma is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Day Switch. MJ, who has a day job as a high school study hall monitor, tells us how she was inspired to write Day Switch and how she feels this classic switch-a-roo story can help you and your kids discover some truths about yourselves. She also reveals that her fourth period study hall students were her biggest supporters, despite not dedicating the book to them.

Click here to visit MJ's website - https://www.mjpalmawriter.org/books

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Tornero The Sloth Superstar Jul 05, 2023

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GeorgeAnne Irvine is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Teaching Tornero, The True Story Of A Sloth Superstar and the other books in her amazing #ChildrensBook Series. GeorgeAnne is the Director of Publishing at the San Diego Zoo. She is also the author of many childrens books that inspire kids to fall in love with nature. GeorgeAnne tells us that when Tornero the two-toed sloth was born at the San Diego Zoo, his wildlife care team knew his life would be special. Tornero would grow up to be a wildlife ambassador, just like his mother, Xena. Wildlife ambassadors have a special job: they help teach people about the species and inspire people to care about animals and nature. We have a super conversation about GeorgeAnne's books, how zoos have changed and are leading the way in the preservation of animals.

Click here to visit the San Diego Zoo Website - https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/

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