Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast

Gigi Robinson, author of A Kids Book About Chronic Illness, talks about the lifelong health issues that can make the simple act of growing up feel different for kids who have them.  A Kids Book About Chronic Illness ( view book ) Full Book Description: Chronic illnesses are lifelong health issues that can make the simple act of growing up feel different for kids who have them. And that can sometim...

Alvin Schexnider, author of A Kids Book About Radical Dreaming, talks about the conscious and courageous effort to see hope and to pursue and value things counter to what negative influences would have us believe.  A Kids Book About Radical Dreaming ( view book ) Full Book Description: Radical dreaming is having the hope and courage to dream BIG, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what...

Ethan Thrower, author of A Kids Book About Incarceration, talks about what it means to be incarcerated in a prison or detention center and the impact of incarceration on everyone in a community. A Kids Book About Incarceration ( view book ) Full Book Description: Incarceration is a big word for a HUGE topic. It can bring up difficult questions and feelings—especially when it affects you directly....

Olivia Greenspan and Zanagee Artis, co-authors of A Kids Book About Climate Change, talk about why the climate is changing, what we can do to combat it, and how it affects some people more than others. A Kids Book About Climate Change ( view book ) Full Book Description: Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if you’re looking for the best place to better unde...

Rebecca Gitlitz and Samantha Rapoport, co-authors of A Kids Book About Allyship, talk about what it means to stand with others and be an ally. A Kids Book About Allyship ( view book ) Full Book Description: Allies notice when things are unfair, speak out against injustice, and embrace the unique differences of every person. This book is a guide (for kids and grownups) to understand the importance...

We're back for an all new season of A Kids Book About: The Podcast, the award-winning show from A Kids Co. This season we're tackling tough topics like climate change, allyship, chronic illness, and neurodiversity and we're doing it all through conversations with authors who've been there and with kids like you. Join us every Monday, wherever podcasts are found. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Hello, dear listeners. This is Matthew. For the past 2 years, I have been the one in charge of making podcasts at A Kids Co, including episodes for the show you’re listening to right now. Making shows for you is the greatest because making stuff for kids is the greatest. But we all need to find time to rest now and then, and to let our projects and our ideas rest, as well. This show is going to be...

This episode is brought to you by Koko Sleep by Sleepiest.  In tonight's story, we revisit Sleepy Forest, where we will meet a little Chameleon called Camo. Camo loves changing the colour of his skin, and his favourite patterns to wear are bright, shiny and colourful. However one day at a party, Camo begins to feel a little shy. He thinks maybe he ought to stop wearing such bright colours, as he s...

This episode is brought to you by Unspookable by Soundsington Media.  Many of us are scared of the dark, but have you ever stopped to wonder why? This fear might actually serve a larger purpose intended to keep us safe. Through history, our own evolution, and the influence on our own social perceptions, we will discuss our complicated relationship with the dark on this episode of Unspookable.    H...

A Kids Book About Mindfulness ( view book ) Full Book Description: Who are you? Are you your thoughts? Are you your feelings? Are you your hairstyle? Is that who you are? Or are you something more? This book doesn’t just teach kids how to be present with their thoughts—it helps them learn that mindfulness can lead to understanding WHO they are and WHY that matters. About the Author: Caverly Morgan...

Rebecca Alexander, author of A Kids Book About Body Image, talks about how we can celebrate all the things that make us and our bodies unique.  A Kids Book About Body Image ( view book ) Full Book Description: Each of us has a body that we live in every day. No body is the same size, shape, weight, color, or kind. This book takes the conversation around body image head-on, helping kids not only lo...

Crystal Woodman Miller, author of A Kids Book About School Shootings and A Kids Book About School Shootings for Survivors, continues the conversation about her experience at Columbine, supporting survivors, and working through trauma. A Kids Book About School Shootings ( view book ) A Kids Book About School Shootings for Survivors ( view book ) Full Book Description: School shootings are a tragic...

Crystal Woodman Miller, author of A Kids Book About School Shootings and A Kids Book About School Shootings for Survivors, talks about how to create a safe space to discuss/process school shootings and shares tools for how to manage our emotions. A Kids Book About School Shootings ( view book ) A Kids Book About School Shootings for Survivors ( view book ) Full Book Description: School shootings a...

Fabian Ramirez, author of A Kids Book About Anger, talks about how anger can actually be a good thing which leads to impactful change. A Kids Book About Anger ( view book ) Full Book Description: Anger is a part of life—but we never really talk about it other than to say don’t be angry. This is why, too often, kids don’t fully understand what they’re feeling or what to do about it. That’s why this...

This is a rebroadcast episode of Sarah Jones Breaks It Down . Listen to more episodes HERE . How does the new FDA ruling affect access to hearing aids? Sarah talks with audiologist Dr. Michelle Hu and mother Jessica Lewis about what this change means for those with hearing loss.   Sources Consulted: Aacap. (n.d.). Corporal punishment in schools. Retrieved August 30, 2022, from https://www.aacap.or...

Brandon Farbstein, author of A Kids Book About Self-Love, talks about how to quiet negative self-talk and embrace who we are, just as we are. A Kids Book About Self-Love ( view book ) Full Book Description: What do you see when you look in the mirror? Often we notice the things that make us feel different or we don’t like. But self-love can help us see what makes us uniquely awesome! This book tea...

A Kids Book About Optimism ( view book ) Full Book Description: Do you want to be happy? Doesn't everyone? Happiness often comes from a personal shift in perspective, which sounds simple, but can be a real challenge and definitely takes practice! This book is a fun exploration of how to engage an optimistic and empowering mindset and how to make choices that lead to more opportunities, positivity,...

Nora Pelizzari, author of A Kids Book About Banned Books, talks about why people ban books, the importance of inclusivity in our libraries, and how books can help you see the world in a different way. A Kids Book About Banned Books ( view book ) Full Book Description: Every day in schools across the country books are challenged for carrying narratives, centering characters, and tackling topics tha...

Joy Cho, author of A Kids Book About Confidence, talks about believing in yourself, learning karate, and supporting others in their confidence. A Kids Book About Confidence ( view book ) Full Book Description: How confident do you feel today? Maybe a lot, maybe a little, or maybe you don't know what that word means! However you feel, this book is for you! One look inside will help kids (and their...

Kyle Steed, author of A Kids Book About Boredom, talks about using boredom as a superpower and how it is OK to give yourself permission to do nothing. A Kids Book About Boredom ( view book ) Full Book Description: We all know what it’s like to feel bored—you must be pretty bored if you're reading the back of this book! But did you know that being bored is actually one of the most wonderful and pow...

(Rebroadcast) A Kids Book About Depression ( view book ) Full Book Description: This is a book about depression. It doesn’t shy away from both the complexities of depression or what getting help might look like. It gives an honest perspective into what depression feels like, what life looks like with it, and the hope that comes with being known and being loved through it. About the Author: Kileah...

(Rebroadcast) Soraya Sutherlin, author of A Kids Book About Safety, and Simon Huck, JUDY cofounder, talk about how to prepare for emergencies by discussing safety tools and plans. A Kids Book About Safety ( view book ) Full Book Description: What would you do if an earthquake happened? How about a house fire? Or maybe a tornado? Emergency situations can be scary to think about, but we can feel con...

MJ Calderon, author of A Kids Book About Immigration and Un libro para niños sobre inmigración, talks about life as an immigrant and how immigrants are just like everyone else. A Kids Book About Immigration (view book in English and Spanish ) Full Book Description: How do we convey to kids what immigration really means? How do we explain all the difficult decisions people make when they choose to...

Ben Tertin, author of A Kids Book About Adventure and host of Camp Adventure, talks about how to find adventure anywhere and that it's OK to feel fear when you are trying something new. A Kids Book About Adventure ( view book ) Full Book Description: Any conversation about adventure inevitably means having a conversation about the difference between healthy concern and overblown worry. What is adv...

Rebekah Bruesehoff, GenderCool champion and co-author of A Kids Book About Being Inclusive, talks about how we can create inclusive spaces for all which celebrate everyone’s uniqueness. A Kids Book About Being Inclusive ( view book ) Full Book Description: Being inclusive is a choice we can make every day! Being inclusive means reaching out to and welcoming all people and everything that makes the...