The Children's Book Podcast

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(Worth Noting) The Kids Are (Not) Alright Apr 23, 2022

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On March 31, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the results of its first nationally representative survey of high school students during the pandemic. The findings of this survey are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) The "Don't Say Gay" Bill Passes in Florida Mar 12, 2022

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The Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education Bill on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in a 22-17 vote. The implications of this bill are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) Florida, Texas, and Ukraine Feb 26, 2022

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Anti-LGBTQ legislation is on the rise and political leaders behind landmark bills in Florida and Texas claim these actions are to protect children. Meanwhile, Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Behind each of these actions lie reasons that are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) The Tonga Undersea Volcano Eruption Feb 05, 2022

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The Kingdom of Tonga in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, east of Australia and Fiji, is made up of around 170 islands. On January 15, 2022, several islands were impacted by the massive eruption of an undersea volcano. The effects this volcano had on the islands as well as on the people of Tonga are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) Love for Others (A Kids Mindful Moment) Jan 29, 2022

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Introducing A Kids Mindful Moment, supporting healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. In this preview, we share "Love for Others", a big picture meditation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) Unplugging from Tech (A Kids Mindful Moment) Jan 22, 2022

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Introducing A Kids Mindful Moment, supporting healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. In this preview, we share "Unplugging from Tech", a situational meditation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) I Am Love (A Kids Mindful Moment) Jan 15, 2022

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Introducing A Kids Mindful Moment, supporting healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. In this preview, we share "I Am Love", an affirmations meditation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) Voter Access and the January 6th Insurrection Jan 08, 2022

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On January 6, 2021, and for the first time in our nation's history, the US Capitol was invaded. The results of this insurrection and the impact on voter access to millions across our nation is Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) The Harm in Historical Reenactments Oct 08, 2021

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Historical reenactments can be a way to bring history to life for students as well as for sightseers visiting historical landmarks. But the harm and the trauma that can be reintroduced in doing so is Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message

(Worth Noting) Are Banned Books the Problem? Oct 01, 2021

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Last October, the all-white school board of the Central York School District in York, Pennsylvania, unanimously banned a list of educational resources. The books included on this list are Worth Noting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message