The Follow Up

On this week's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 179), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah talk about the need for boosts of joy at certain times of the day. This conversation stems from the feelings they get from watching Hoda's Boost, a segment on TODAY. If you have other topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple...

The Follow Up is now in its 5th calendar year! On this week's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 178), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah chat about the NBA. They get into surprises and disappointments and Eden reveals her prediction for the NBA Finals in June. If you have other topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://...

On this week's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 177), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah recap their night at the Sixers game, her first time seeing her favorite team in its home arena! It was extra special because it was Noah's birthday and he spent many childhood birthdays going to games. Have you had memorable experiences with your kids recently? Please share when leaving a review on Apple Podcasts:...

Sometimes it's hard to believe that this podcast started over 3 years ago! On this week's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 176), 9-year-old Eden sits on her bed with her dad Noah to talk about speaking in front of big groups of people and her classmates. Eden gets into how she gains her confidence and what she works on when she practices. Plus, Noah talks about his experiences in front of the camera...

On this week's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 175), 9-year-old Eden sits on her bed with her dad Noah to talk about the best parts of 4th grade as well as the challenges. What are you kids going through in school around this age? Please leave a comment in the Apple Podcasts review section so that we can have a further conversation about it. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave the...

On this week's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 174), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah react to a parenting article they read referencing quotes that dads said to their kids when they were younger. Then they talk about some sayings that are frequently repeated in their household, such as "Make Yourself Proud" and "Be Active." If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments...

On this Thanksgiving episode of The Follow Up (ep. 173), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah share what they are thankful for and how having perspective can play a big role. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lLhjVrjRqlOKXgqeceHKE T...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 172), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah talk about their Pantry Packers experience, providing support to the neediest families in Israel and New York City. For more information about Pantry Packers, or to donate, click here: https://pantrypackers.org If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll r...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 171), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah talk about what she's going to carry over from working on a group project in 3rd grade to her first experience this year. She also explains how responsibilities were divided up and what the project entails. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 170), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah talk about the complexities of friendships, what we need from friends and what makes a good one. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lLhjVrjRqlOKXgqec...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 169), given how difficult and heavy the month has been, 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah lift their spirits, and hopefully yours, by talking about the things that have been making them happy recently. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple.co/428res6 Fo...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 168), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah talk about what they felt this week living in New York City, the heightened police presence, the rallies and the importance of staying alert as anti-Semitism rises across the country after Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts &a...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 167), 9-year-old Eden and her dad Noah have a deeply personal conversation about the unthinkable horror and devastation that the terrorist organization Hamas brought upon Israel on October 7th by murdering innocent civilians and taking hostages. They talk about anti-Semitism, feeling alone, the need for support and what their week has been like in NYC. If y...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 166), her first as a 9-year-old, Eden and her dad Noah talk about what homework has been like for her this year, what it's like at other schools for her friends and whether it's worthwhile in the first place. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple.co/42...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 165), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah talk about her turning 9 this week and what it might feel like! They also play back a few clips of Eden talking about what it would be like turning 3 and 4. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 164), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah talk about seeing Barbie, what she took away from it and what it was like being in a movie theater for the first time. What did your kids think about the movie? How much are movie tickets in your town these days? Let them know on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/428res6 If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts,...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 163), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah chat about what lunch is like in school this year, from the food to the rules and the time. How is it handled at your schools? Let them know on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/428res6 If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: http...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 162), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah chat about the first few days of 4th grade, being in a class of 34 and the biggest difference so far from last year. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 161), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah get into her hopes and goals for 4th grade, both academically and socially. What has school been like for your children this year? If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spotify: https://open.s...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 160), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah chat about their trip to Colorado. They discuss the highlights and offer some recommendations and other bits of information to know before taking a trip of your own. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts & they'll read them on the show: https://apple.co/428res...

After 7 weeks at overnight camp, Eden's back in NYC! On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 159), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah chat about all about her first summer away at camp. She details a typical day and what she enjoyed most about the experience. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spotify: ht...

With Eden away at camp, on today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 158), her parents Noah & Marissa sit on her bed to talk about what visiting day was like after not seeing her for a month! Have any of you gone through this already? If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/s...

It's a very different feel on today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 157). 8-year-old Eden is at overnight camp for the first time, so her parents Noah & Marissa sit on her bed to talk about what this week has been like. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spoti...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 156), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah chat about her weekend dance recital and look back at 3rd grade, all before she leaves for her first summer at overnight camp! If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lLhjVrjRqlOKXgqeceHKE T...

On today's episode of The Follow Up (ep. 155), 8-year-old Eden and her dad Noah discuss the smoky air in New York City this week and how it affected school. If you have topic suggestions or other thoughts, leave them in the comments on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/428res6 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lLhjVrjRqlOKXgqeceHKE This series started in 2020 when Eden was 5 as a wa...