Raising Kind Humans

This episode will leave you wanting to dive into the world of Lauren Rodych-Eberle! Conscious parenting coach, music teacher, beautiful mama, podcast cohost, and owner of the Sticks and Strings Foundation are just a few of the amazing things she's up to. Here are all the places to find the juicy details: LaurenRodychEberle.com  SticksandStringsFoundation.com Instagram: @laurenrodycheberle Ins...

Welcome back! I hope you've had a relaxing summer.  I was too excited to release new episodes, so I'm jumping back in a little early!  Today you get to hear from Senora Gose, founder and teacher of Flip Flop Spanish! You can dive into more info at flipflopspanish.com Follow Senora Gose and all of her amazing opportunities on Instagram @flipflopspanish Also, doors are open to sign up for...

Tracy Subisak is a multi-talented children's book author and illustrator with a slimy secret!  Her new book, Sorry, Snail , is an adorable take on how our actions appear to others as well as what it looks like to authentically apologize.  Plus, she reveals the REAL reason she wrote this book.  You'll never guess! Head to her website to learn more about this book and her many other projec...

Books and cute clothes?? Yes, please! I'm head over heels in love with Kind Cotton !  They provide an inclusive book to a child for every item sold.  Kind Cotton is on a mission to make a difference through quality literature and powerful messaging.  You won't want to miss this conversation! You can buy a shirt directly from their website www.kindcotton.com and feel good about your purch...

I love when two of my favorite things collide: nature and learning! Rachel has a beautiful treasure trove of resources to get kids learning in nature.  Now she has a book for teachers to help take what they are already doing in the classroom and easily adapt it to the outdoors.  My kids are happiest after playing outside.  It's good for the soul and helps us raise healthy, balanced children. ...

Jessixa Bagley is a children's book author and illustrator with a heart for creating real, authentic literature for kids to connect with.  This conversation is packed with gems as she shares her process, hopes, and goals through writing books for kids.  You'll be laughing and crying along as we dive into this messy, beautiful world we live in.  Find out more about Jessixa's work on...

What's your Poo Poo Face?   Who doesn't want to dive into a title like that?  Listen in as I chat with former Bachelor, Jason Mesnick, and his quest to normalize the poopoo face.  I mean, we've all got one! PLUS, I finally get my most burning Bachelor question answered! Tears, drama, romance? No, tell me about the snacks! Bonus, Jason works with Seattle Children's Hospital ! He...

Heather Salazar is the President and CEO of Pink Ribbon Good. As a breast cancer survivor, Heather knows firsthand what many women and men really need during their cancer battle: support. Through her work with Pink Ribbon Good, Heather ensures individuals fighting breast and gynecological cancers are supported with healthy meals, rides to treatment, house cleaning kits, and peer support and educat...

Miriam Laundry is the founder of ML Publishing, the author of five bestselling and award-winning children’s books, and a TEDx speaker; not to mention a Guinness World Record holder. It is Miriam’s mission to give authors the knowledge and confidence they need to publish their children’s books and make a positive impact on the younger generation. Now Miriam dedicates her time to helping writers get...

Cindy West is a homeschool mom, blogger, and teacher with a plethora of knowledge and resources that you can implement with your own kids!  In this episode, we talk about the importance of nature, getting kids outside, and so much more! Find out more about Cindy on her website Our Journey Westward or follow her on Instagram @ourjourneywestward .  Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.co...

Make a treat for a shelter! We had fun baking brownies for the Women's and Children's shelter in our area! Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Play a gratitude game! We got creative with this one and turned our annual Christmas mini-golfing adventure into Gratitude Golf! Every time you got the ball in the hole you said one thing you are grateful for. You can do this with any game! Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Color a picture to make someone smile! Colorasmile.org offers coloring pages and an opportunity to turn them into a community service project! Check it out here ! Grab your crayons and get coloring for good! Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Make a handmade gift! We gave candle-making a try.  Have you done this before? There is a definite learning curve!   Give a handmade gift a try with your kiddos this holiday season! Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Celebrate a new tradition from another country! Thanks to the Read Aloud Revival podcast, we gave Jolabokaflod a try! Warm drinks and reading by the Christmas tree? Yes, please! Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Give a gift...virtually! There are a lot of ways to give a gift online, and including your kids is easy peasy. This year, however, we had the best time trying out the giving machine from Light the World ! Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Halfway through the 12 Days of Kindness! Today we made comfort kits to keep in the car so that when we see someone in need we have something to give them.  Listen in to hear more about it! Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Welcome to the fifth day of the 12 Days of Kindness! Today is all about leaving encouraging notes in a public space.  We aimed for Target, but PSA, Target is VERY busy on a weekend before Christmas.  So, we tried it out at Panera! Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Day 4 is all about donating food to the food bank.  Super simple!  Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Day 3! Cards for senior citizens.  Who doesn't love crafting? We sat down to make some cards for those who could use a little extra love this holiday season. Be sure to join my email list at Team Kind Humans for all the things you need to get your kids thinking of others!  Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

Welcome to day 2 of the 12 Days of Kindness series! Today is all about DONUTS.  Who doesn't love a donut? We brought treats to the first responders down the street from us.   Listen in to find out the details! Be sure to check out my Instagram account for behind-the-scenes footage of our activities. Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans...

Welcome to the 12 Days of Kindness series!  I'll take you through 12 simple projects/activities you can do with your own kids that are simple, engaging, and impactful this holiday season.   Day 1: Leaving treats for delivery drivers!  Send Katie a message! Head to www.teamkindhumans.com or follow me on Instagram @teamkindhumans .

I'm so excited to share the first installment of Team Kind Humans ' Service Learning Projects featuring Ridwell and Isatou Ceesay!  I've made it SO SIMPLE to just press play, watch the video series, and learn about cool nonprofits/companies/charities AND have a tangible way of giving back, contributing, or making a difference. Yep, it's ALL done for you.  You can feel good abou...

What a special treat this interview was! I was able to reconnect with my former middle school teacher.  Remember those awkward teen years? Yeah, she watched me grow through them!  She has two book series out that I'm head-over-heels for, Big Ideas for Little Philosophers and Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists, and they are both perfect introductions to great humans doing beautiful things....

Meet Tracey Macdonald!  She's the senior area executive director of the California and NW area for Autism Speaks .  Tracey has a child with autism and has so much knowledge, wisdom, and insight to share.  On their website, their mission states, "Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and...