Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Today we speak with kids author Dr JainaThatch about the benefits of reading aloud her powerful new #kidlit My Super Hero Mind. Dr Jaina tells us she was inspired to write this book by her tenacious daughter.  

Two fantastic guests make this a fantastic episode that celebrates how fantastic you and our kids are. Children's author Danielle Dufayet returns to celebrate her new #Kidlit Fantastic You! We also speak with kids author Deepa Remesh about the benefits of reading aloud her book Miss Tree Tales.  

We have so much fun chatting with Kids' author Issac Stewart. He is the author of the soon to be released board book "Monsters Don't Wear Underwear." This is a super fun conversation that celebrates the many benefits of reading aloud to our kids, and wearing underwear! Click here to visit Issac' website

Crafter and kids' author Maggy Woodley is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate family fun. Her new book Easy Paper Projects is filled with great project ideas that your family can create together. We all know the benefits of reading together. Maggy believes that there are also many benefits of creating together. Click here to visit Maggy's website

What is making Cheerful the chicken so angry? Children's author Joanna Rose is on the #RWYK #Podcast to tell us, and to celebrate the benefits of reading aloud her wonderful new Picture Book. Cheerful the Angry Chicken communicates many important lessons regarding managing difficult emotions and having the courage to stand up for what you believe in. Click here to visit Joanna's website

Children's author Elizabeth Wrage is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the benefits of reading aloud Christmas Kindness Kids. The Christmas Kindness Kids shows families how to use the countdown to Christmas as a time to share God's love by doing extra kindness acts each day. Elizabeth believes that your family can better enjoy the holidays by encouraging kindness and friendship. Click here to vis...

Eva Wong Nava is a children's author who writes to create a more open and inclusive world. She returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the benefits of reading aloud her wonderful book Mina's Magic Malong. Eva believes that this book will open families to talk about love, relationships and separation. Click here to visit Eva's website

Author Aditi Wardhan Singh is a mother who "focuses on raising awareness about cultural sensitivity and empowerment in a multicultural world." In this conversation we talk about the benefits of reading aloud with our kids to help them develop respect for all people. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase her book on Amazon

Super conversation with children's author Tracy Weldon. In an age in which technology, tablets, and gadgets play a critical role in our lives, it's more important than ever to remind ourselves and our children of the importance of using our imaginations to play and grow. Click here to visit Tracy's web site  

We know that there are many benefits of reading aloud with our kids. Probably the most important is using that intimate time together to inspire your kids to love themselves. Jeanette Paxia, knows this and has create You Are A Super Hero to help kids understand just how very special they are. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Jeanette's books on Amazon

Kids love gross. The grosser the better. Derek Taylor Kent knows this. We talk about all the fun and benefits of Reading aloud his "Grossest Picture Book Ever" and talk about the power of teaching kids with humor. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Derek's books on Amazon

Today we welcome back Children's author & publisher Jodi Stapler. We have a great conversation about the benefits of reading aloud her Middle Grade Novel Cornelia Need A Space of her Own. We also share great tips for all children's authors. Click here to purchase Jodi's books on Amazon

We love speaking to passionate kids authors. That's why we love speaking with Glenn Kinnaird. He is passionate about inspiring kids to get involved in theatre. That inspiration is just one of the many benefits of reading aloud his KidLit Tony The Theatre Dog. You can help support the podcast by using this link to purchase Tony the Theatre Dog on Amazon

Children's author Okeoma Moronu Schreiner is on the podcast to talk about the importance of reading books about financial literacy with your kids. Her picture book The Missing Money - Money Monsters, is a super way to start a conversation with your kids about how to manage money. Please consider using this link to purchase Money Monsters on Amazon. When you do you will be supporting the podcast!

We love speaking with kids authors. Hayley Nystrom is on to talk about the benefits of reading aloud her book Fairies of the Frost. This is a wonderful holiday book that includes Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Solstice Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Fairies of the Frost on Amazon

It's time for another exciting STEM Tuesday edition of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Our Dean of all things STEM & STEAM, kids author Jennifer Swanson is back to let us in on a secret, Chemistry ROCKS! Jennifer talks about the benefits of reading books about Chemistry with our kids. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday website

Children's author Victoria Gracie is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to talk about the benefits of reading aloud her books Kaylin Finds her Power & Kip's Magical Belt. The central characters in both books find their power in jui jitsu. Not surprising since Victoria is a member of the Gracie family, a legendary family in the World of Jui Jitsu and MMA. Support the podcast by using this link t...

We welcome back our friend Patricia Newman to the podcast to celebrate Neema's Reason to Smile. Neema is a young Kenyan girl who dreams of one day being able to afford to go to school. Slowly, and with great purpose, Neema makes a plan to save money in her dream basket and make her dream come true. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Neema's Reason to Smile on Amazon

Jody Smith is on the podcast to celebrate Princess Monroe. Some call this a feminist fairy tale. Princess Monroe is more than just a princess. She's an independent girl with lots of different interests. While her Queen Mom has ideas of finding her a prince, Monroe wants to explore, learn, play, get dirty, and find her own way in the world. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Princes...

Editors Cathy Goldsmith and Alice Janaitis are on the show to celebrate the latest book from Dr Seuss. Based on an unrhymed manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, Horse Museum is like a visit to a museum—with a horse as your guide! Cathy talks about her experience working directly with Ted "Dr Seuss" Geisel, while Alice talks about how this manuscript was brought to life. Support the podcast...

Today we welcome author Jessica Laurel Kane to the podcast. Her latest picture book,The Girl Who Was Born with Glue in Her Brain is a memoir about a girl with a handful of thoughts that keep her from being able to enjoy life as much as she would like to, and what she eventually decides to do about it. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Jessica's book on Amazon

We have a fantastic conversation with husband and wife team of Hari and Deepti as they introduce us to their stunningly beautiful debut picture book The Seekers. We talk about the unique techniques the team use to create the incredibly vivid images in the book. We also talk about the importance of home while still striving to discover the world around you You can support the podcast by using this...

Author Rebecca Sosny is on the podcast to celebrate her picture book The Little Lost Fairy. This book celebrates Friendship and hope. Two of the greatest things a child can have in their lives. Please consider supporting the podcast by using this link to purchase the Little Lost Fairy

Today we speak with the founder and producer of the Chicago Toy & Game Fair Mary Couzin. This is the largest toy & game fair in North America. Mary speaks to us about the value of families playing together, invention and so much more. Click here to get your tickets, use the promo code RWYK at checkout and save $3 per ticket

Bats! They are adorably creepy and scary and fascinating, and Kristen Lear absolutely loves them! Listen as we celebrate the beginning of Bat Week talking about bats and how they help us, and how families can help them. Click here to visit Kristen's web site