Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast

Dale Mueller, author of A Kids Book About Gender, talks about how understanding and embracing our own gender identities can help us live authentically.  A Kids Book About Gender ( view book ) Full Book Description: Gender can be difficult to define, but it’s something that's a part of all of us and who we are. This book isn’t meant to answer all the questions or tell you how you identify, it’s mea...

Sara and Stewart Scott-Curran, authors of A Kids Book About Creativity, talk about how we’re creative every day! Like when we make small decisions or problem-solve. A Kids Book About Creativity ( view book ) Full Book Description: This is a book about creativity. While some people think that some are creative and some aren’t, [Spoiler Alert!] everyone is creative! This book is on a mission to help...

Taboo, author of A Kids Book About Identity and member of Black Eyed Peas, talks about how we can honor and embrace every facet of our identities, even when they change. A Kids Book About Identity ( view book ) Full Book Description: Your identity can be a lot of things: your heritage, gender, hometown, school, faith, or even what you’ve been through. The awesome thing is nobody is just one thing!...

Ara Katz, author of A Kids Book About Your Microbiome, talks about microbes, what they are, and how they help our bodies stay healthy and function well throughout our lives.  A Kids Book About Your Microbiome ( view book ) Full Book Description: For centuries, most people believed that microbes were harmful, especially bacteria. But now we know most are actually good and very important for our hea...

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 confident and emp...

September 30th is International Podcast Day, so we thought we’d share something that both celebrates podcasts and the kids who listen to them. This podcast episode was made just for you! And it changes each time you download it! Listen for yourself and enjoy! For a full breakdown of all of the possibilities, see the episode transcript. We hope you enjoyed this episode made just for you. Delete and...

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...

Introducing our newest podcast: Worth Noting! Hosted by Matthew Winner, join in each week for a look at what’s going on in the world and how it impacts you and others. A Kids Podcast About Current Events. We know the news can be heavy. World events can be confusing. But no one should miss out on history as it’s being made. It’s not always easy to know how to talk about what’s going on in the world...

A Kids Book About Failure ( view book ) Full Book Description: It’s not only likely that kids will experience failure at some time in their life, but it’s a 100% certainty. Grownups, it’s up to you to teach them how to embrace it. This book doesn’t paint a pretty face on failure. It rethinks what it means and how to help kids live their lives not trying to avoid it. About the Author: From troubled...

Jonathan Simcoe, author and illustrator of A Little Book About Curiosity, talks about how being healthy opens us up to asking questions, learning, and staying engaged with our curiosity.  A Little Book About Curiosity ( view book ) Full Book Description: Curiosity is the path to endless discovery. This little book is just the first step to unlocking the magic of wonder and give kids the courage to...

Duke Stebbins, author of A Little Book About Sharing, talks about how working together and helping each other are two of the best things we can do in life.  A Little Book About Sharing ( view book ) Full Book Description: Sharing can be hard because it feels like we’re losing something. But actually, when we share, we gain more than we could ever imagine!
 About the Author: Duke is an Oregonian de...

Courtney Ahn, author and illustrator of A Little Book About Activism, talks about how you can use your voice and work to make your community better through activism. A Little Book About Activism ( view book ) Full Book Description: A little book with a big goal! This book aims to give kids the building blocks to develop strong principles of care, empathy, and community. Because you’re never too yo...

Stephen Green, author, and Edmund Holmes, illustrator, of A Little Book About Family, talk about how family can be the people related to us and everyone we work to include in our community. A Little Book About Family ( view book ) Full Book Description: Family is special because it looks different for each of us! And no matter what your family looks like, you know you’ve found it when you feel hap...

Jelani Memory, author and illustrator of A Little Book About Fear, talks about how fear is something we all face that can warn us and keep us safe and can also be something to overcome. A Little Book About Fear ( view book ) Full Book Description: Everyone feels fear sometimes. This little book shines a light on the fear that keeps us from the things we love, honors the good things fear can teach...

Rick DeLucco, author and illustrator of A Little Book About Bravery, talks about how acts of bravery—big or small—let us face our fears and can help us overcome them. A Kids Book About Bravery ( view book ) Full Book Description: Bravery isn’t just for knights and superheroes! This little book filled with whimsical illustrations shows kids they can be brave in everyday ways with what they say, do,...

Adam Stramwasser, author of A Kids Book About Money, talks about how money is a tool that we use throughout the world and how we can make choices to use it wisely.  A Kids Book About Money ( view book ) Full Book Description: Money is one of those things that EVERYONE has to deal with in their life, but not many of us learned much about it. There may be no topic more important for grownups to teac...

Meir Kay, author of A Kids Book About Optimism, talks about how optimism can help us embrace hope, overcome obstacles, and have confidence in a joyful and successful future. 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 defini...

Introducing our newest podcast: Is That True?! Hosted by Arionne Nettles, build information literacy skills and learn a thing or two about how to sniff out the truth along the way! Each week, listeners accompany journalist Arionne Nettles on a fact-checking investigation with experts and enthusiasts. Build information literacy skills and learn a thing or two about how to sniff out the truth along...

Matthew talks about a recent decision by FINA, the International Swimming Federation, against the use of Soul Cap swimming caps and the impact of the decision against the inclusion of Black swimmers in the future. Resources mentioned: Soul Cap "Swimming caps for natural black hair ruled out of Olympic Games" ( The Guardian )  Jelani Talks About Racism ( Episode 01 ) Jordan Talks About Systemic Rac...

Ben Sand, author of A Kids Book About White Privilege, talks about how white people can investigate their privilege and use it to take action for good. A Kids Book About White Privilege ( view book ) Full Book Description: We’ve neglected the topic of white privilege for too long. This book directly addresses the myth that all children start from the same spot. White children growing up today need...

Charnaie Gordon, author of A Kids Book About Diversity, talks about how we can embrace diversity by making sure everyone is included and that our differences are celebrated.  A Kids Book About Diversity ( view book ) Full Book Description: Diversity is what makes the world such a beautiful and interesting place. When you open your life to it, you learn to respect and celebrate those differences th...

Introducing our newest podcast: Camp Adventure! Hosted by Ben Tertin, author of A Kids Book About Adventure, and with original music by Hannah Glavor, this is a unique camp experience for everyone, everywhere! This year, camp is in your living room. Camp is in your car on the way to the store. Camp is under your blanket fort. Camp is everywhere. Camp Adventure is for everyone, no matter where in t...

Carlos Moreno, author of A Kids Book About the Tulsa Race Massacre, talks about the historic attack by a white mob on the neighborhood and Black residents of Greenwood.  A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre ( view book ) Full Book Description: The Tulsa Race Massacre happened between May 31 and June 1, 1921, when a white mob attacked the predominantly Black Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Ok...

Kevin Carroll, author of A Kids Book About Belonging, talks about how belonging starts with having the self-confidence to be able to be wherever you are.  A Kids Book About Belonging ( view book ) Full Book Description: This is a book about belonging. It tackles what it’s like when you feel like you belong to a group or family or team and what it’s like when you don’t. It addresses what it feels l...

Kileah McIlvain, author of A Kids Book About Depression, talks about how a small point of connection can make all the difference for somebody. 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 l...