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Rad Child is a new podcast that answers the age old question “how do I talk to my child about that!?”. Each episode will focus on a topic often considered “taboo” or “too complicated” for children. The podcast will tackle things like race, gender, sexuality, mental health, disability and much, much…

Rad Child Podcast


    • Jun 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 18m AVG DURATION
    • 80 EPISODES


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    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Youth Activists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 88:10


    This week Seth and Rebecca discuss their favorite books featuring youth activists! Show Notes: 1:39: The Little Book of Little Activists 13:00: No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History 31:51: The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist, by Cynthia Levinson 44:25: No! My First Book of Protest, by Julie Merberg 47:290: Go Vote Baby, by Nancy Lambert 51:11: Let the Children March, by Monica Clark-Robinson 1:03:15: Young Water Protectors: A Story About Standing Rock, by Aslan Tudor, Jason EagleSpeaker, and Kelly Tudor 1:09:02: Mama: A True Story, by Jeanette Winter 1:14:05: Our House is on Fire, Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the Planet, by Jeanette Winter 1:18:34: Warrior with Words: Malala Yousafzai, by Karen Leggett Abouraya   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 23- Youth Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 43:43


      This week Seth is joined by youth activist Dawson Ovenden-Beaudry in a conversation about activism! 2:10- Native-land.ca 5:50- CBC Doc Project 34:35- @grandaddy.smith 35:15- Engage Animal Welfare Education 38:00- Ringette Petition  38:15- www.boredombreakersbox.com 39:30- www.upfordnetwork.com 39:50- www.akidsbookabout.com    

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 73:39


    Join Seth and Rebecca for a conversation about their favorite kids book recommendations about activism!   Show Notes: 5:30- Sometimes People March, by Tessa Allen 15:18- Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, by Rob Sanders 23:30- Sewing the Rainbow, by Gayle E Pitman 25:30- Enough! 20 Protestors Who Changed America, by Emily Easton 36:30- Honey Books, Montreal Bookstore 37:00- The Wedding Portrait, by Innosanto Nagara 53:20- Wedding Portrait Article 56:55- Let the Children March, by Monica Clark-Robinson 58:32 - We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Way to Go and Room to Grow- Puberty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 108:05


    This episode Seth and Rebecca discuss their favorite kids books about puberty and bodies! Show Notes: 4:36- Worn Stories (Netflix Docuseries) 7:40- The Bare Naked Book, by Kathy Stinson 22:53- Puberty is Gross, But Also Really Awesome, by Gina Loveless 36:56- The Every Body Book: An LGBT Inclusive Book About Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families, by Rachel E. Simon 1:00:00- Vaginas and Periods 101: A Pop-Up Book, by Christian Hoeger and Kristen Lilla 1:06:54- V is for Vulva: An Introduction to the Reproductive Organs of the Human Body, by Nova Halfwilde 1:32:51- The Agony of Alice, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 22- Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 96:39


    This week Seth is joined by parents and activists Moira Hinderer and Kelly Clancy for a conversation about how to get kids involved in activism.   Show Notes: 1:00- native-land.ca 9:30- The Depot NDG 39:20- The Frontline 41:10- Boredom Breakers Box 42:30 akidsbookabout.com 43:20- www.upfordnetwork.com 44:40- patreon.com/radchildpodcast 46:40- shiftbookbox.com 1:27:58- A Is For Activist, by Innosanto Nagara 1:28:11- Feminist Baby, Loryn Brantz 1:28:20- Love Makes A Family, by Sophie Beer 1:28:35- Renegade Mothering Blog 1:28:57- Something Happened In Our Town, by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard 1:29:15- Let The Children March, by Monica Clark Robinson 1:29:50- Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 1:30:11- Kid Activists, by Robin Stevenson 1:31:10- Family Is, by Clever Publishing 1:32:45- everyday-activists.com   Follow Today’s Guests: Kelly: @kellyaclancy   Find us on the web! Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Season 2 Episode 21- Puberty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 116:56


    This week Seth is joined by parent and sexuality educator Rebecca Koon and educator Kathe McCormick-Evans in a discussion about puberty. You’d be surprised how early we should start talking to children about puberty, so regardless of the age of the kiddos in your life, you’ll want to tune into this one!   Show Notes: 48:10- Everybody Curious 48:30- Wait, What, by Heather Corinna & Isabella Rotman 48:50- Celebrate Your Body and its Changes Too, by Sonia Renee-Taylor 49:00- The Every Body Book, by Rachel Simon 49:45- Love Your Body ,by Jessica Sanders 54:30- www.upfordnetwork.com 54:45- Upford Network Indiegogo igg.me/at/upfordnetwork 55:11- www.akidsbookabout.com 56:05 patreon.com/radchildpodcast 1:24:00- Philly Trans Wellness Conference 1:25:35- Balancing Cultures Podcast 1:53:11- Principles of Gender-Inclusive Puberty & Health Education by Gender Spectrum 1:53:30 @sexpositivefamilies on instagram 1:54:00 Planned Parenthood website 1:54:25 Scarleteen   Follow Today’s Guests: Rebecca: 52:20 www.everybodytalks.co 52:30 @every.bodytalks on Instagram   Find us on the web! Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 59:55


    This week Seth and Rebecca discuss their favorite books for talking to kids about consent. This is such an important topic and there are some great resources out there!  Show Notes: 6:12- Don't Touch My Hair, by Sharee Miller 14:12- Miles is the Boss of His Body, by Abbie Schiller and Samantha Counter 23:23- Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like it), by Carrie Finison 33:40- ABC of Body Safety and Consent, by Jayneen Sanders 34:40- C is for Consent, by Eleanor Morrison 44:08- Don't Be Afraid to Say No, by Ilona Lammertink   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 20- Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 129:48


    Join Seth for a discussion about Consent! With special guests consent educator Sarah Casper and consent educator and author Jayneen Sanders. Consent is such an important topic for kids of all ages. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!   Show Notes: 5:00- Comprehensive Consent 54:00- Stewards for Hope 54:20- Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn’t Like It), by Carrie Finison 54:30- Rissy no Kisses, by Katey Howes 55:27- C is for Consent, by Eleanor Morrison 59:30- www.upfordnetwork.com 1:00:15- igg.me/at/upfordnetwork 1:00:27- wwwakidsbookabout.com 1:01:55- patreon.com/radchildpodcast 1:03:00 shiftbookbox.com coupon code RADCHILD 1:24:00- No Means No, by Jayneen Sanders 1:25:15- Miles is the Boss of his Body, by Abbie Schiller and Samantha Counter 1:42:30- My Body: What I Say Goes, by Jayneen Sanders 1:46:25- Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect, by Jaynen Sanders 1:59:57- My Body Safety Rules poster 2:02:45- Holly Ann Martin Safe 4 Kids 2:04:15- The Not So Perfect Princess and the Not So Dreadful Dragon 2:04:30- Pearl Fairweather, Pirate Captain   Follow Today’s Guests: Sarah: www.comprehensiveconsent.com @comprehensiveconsent on instagram Jayneen: https://e2epublishing.info/ @jayneensandersauthor and @educate2empower on instagram   Find us on the web! Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 107:52


    This week join Seth and Rebecca in conversation about their favorite kids books about Divorce. As always, this episode is appropriate for all kids and families, not just those experiencing divorce.  Show Notes: 3:00- Burnout Article 10:05 - Emily's Blue Period, by Cathleen Daly 32:32- My Family Is Changing: A Drawing and Activity Book for Kids of Divorce, by Tracy McConaghie 44:50-  A Kids Book About Divorce, by Ashley Simpo 1:00:29- A Tale of Two Seders, by Mindy Portnoy 1:33:54- Two Homes, by Claire Masurel   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 19-Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 97:34


    Today Seth is joined by parent and director of digital content for PJ Library, Alli Thresher as well as Shelby Zikeli in a conversation about how to talk to kids about divorce. This episode is appropriate for families experiencing divorce and those who aren’t as it’s important to talk to our kids about the experiences of others. Show Notes: 0:45- native-land.ca 1:50- PJ Library 2:10- Story Time with Drag Kings, Queens, and Friends 5:50- My Maddy, by Gale Pittman 14:38- When Aiden Became a Brother, by Kyle Lukoff 49:10- The Family Book, by Todd Parr 49:30- The Spot Series 50:39- Pete the Cat series 53:20- Divorce Book Giveaway 53:45 @radchildpodcast on the socials 54:00- Patreon 56:30- upfordnetwork.com 56:35- Upford Network indiegogo Campaign 57:09- akidsbookabout.com discount code 2021RADCHILD 57:45- Contact Us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com or www.radchildpodcast.com 58:20- Shift Book Box coupon code RADCHILD 1:33:50- Steven Universe   Follow Today’s Guests: Alli: Have I Got A Story For You podcast gotastorypodcast.com @justbuyaghosttown on instagram Shelby: 1@lostmygenius on instagram and twitter @revivifydice on instagram Queer Adventuring D&D Podcast   Find us on the web! Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room To Grow- Blended Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 75:12


    This week join Rebecca and Seth in a conversation about their favourite kids books featuring blended families. These books are for everyone, not just folks with blended families!    Show Notes: 4:03 - The Ring Bearer, by Floyd Cooper 12:22- Family Is, by Clever Publishing 15:45- Families, Families, Families, by Suzanne Lang & Max Lang 30:36- The Headless Cupid, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 40:20- Oh Brother, by Nikki Grimes   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 18- Blended Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 110:34


    This week we’ve got an all new format! Seth is joined by parent (and editor of this podcast) Tom Zalatnai, and Tracy Tanoff in conversation about how to talk to kids about blended families. This is both for families with step-parents and siblings, as well as those without!   Show Notes: 1:50- native-land.ca 16:45- Modern Family 41:35- Families Families Families by Suzanne & Max Lang 42:20- The Family Book by Todd Parr 49:45- improvcollege.ca 50:30- Life In Pieces 55:00- Rad Child Kickstarter 55:45- akidsbookabout.com discount code 2021RADCHILD 56:15- www.upfordnetwork.com 57:45- Shiftbookbox 1:02:25- care.com 1:10:00- Falsettos 1:30:30- The Fosters 1:37:30- The Babysitters Club 1:40:00- Rugrats 1:44:30- Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor 1:45:50- Salma the Syrian Chef 1:47:20- Podchaser   Follow This Week’s Guests: Tom: @tomzalatnai on Twitter & Instagram www.upfordnetwork.com Up For Discussion food podcast Natural Toonie D&D podcast Indiegogo campaign! igg.me/at/upfordnetwork Tracy: @trai.all.day on Instagram   Find us on the web! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Intersectionality & Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 90:44


    This week Seth and Rebecca talk about their favorite books for talking to kids about intersectionality and privilege.  Show Notes: 4:10- Intersection Allies: We Make Room For All, by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi 12:37- We Are Little Feminists: Families, by Little Feminist 17:00- A Kids Book About White Privilege, by Ben Sand 34:52- Jacob's Eye Patch, by Beth Kobliner and Jacob Shaw 39:42- My Footprints, by Bao Phi 54:29- King for a Day, by Rukhsana Khan 55:46- Havdalah Sky, by Chris Barash 1:02:42- I Dissent, by Debbie Levy 1:07:02- Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride, by Andrea Davis Pinkney     Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Way to Go & Room to Grow-Black History Month [BONUS]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 130:01


    In this very special episode, Seth and Rebecca are joined by educator and author Shanice Nicole Yarde in a discussion about their favorite kids books for Black History Month, and so much more! Show Notes: 3:44 - Teaching Children the Truth: A Guide to Talking to Kids About Race, by Shanice 12:30- The ABC's of Black History, by Rio Cortez 20:08- You Can Too! by Whitney Geathers 22:53- Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, by Francesca Cavallo & Elena Favilli Look What Brown Can Do, by T. Marie Harris 31:47- Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13,  by Helaine Becker 37:32-Beautiful Shades of Brown:  The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring, by Nancy Churnin 49:49- Radiant Child, by Javaka Steptoe 57:34 - Life Doesn't Frighten Me, by Maya Angelou 1:10:26- Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, by Meena Harris 1:23:06- What About Me, by Ed Young 1:23:30- Puffs The Play 1:25:46- Dear Black Girls, by Shanice Nicole Yarde 1:45:58 - Movers Shakers History Makers the Canadian Black History Book of Rhymes, by Akilah Newton 1:55:25- Abc's of Canadian Black History tool kit 2:00:00 - My Hair, by Danielle Murrell Cox 2:07:13 - A is for Activist, by Innosanto Nagara 2:07:57- The Wedding Portrait, by Innosanto Nagara 2:08:55- Oakland Kids Book Festival   Follow Shanice: Facebook: Shanice Nicole Speaks Instagram: @ShaniceNicoleSpeaks LinkedIn: Shanice Nicole Yarde   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 17- Intersectionality & Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 48:43


    This week Seth is joined by Nanny Kimbo, and therapist Halina Brooke in a discussion about how to talk to kids about intersectionality and privilege.  Show Notes: 10:10- Intersection Allies: We Make Room For All ,by Chelsea Johnson, Layota Counsel, and Carolyn Choi 15:30- A Kids Book About White Privilege, by Ben Sand 30:30- Rad Child Podcast Kickstarter 31:00- akidsbookabout.com coupon code RADCHILD2021 31:25- www.upfordnetwork.com 32:00- patreon.com/radchildpodcast 33:00- shiftbookbox.com coupon code RADCHILD 38:15- @firstconversations on instagram 40:00- Yaffi Lvova Baby Bloom Nutrition 42:20- Mia Mayhem Series, by Cara West 42:30- The Little Feminist Book Club Book Series 42:40- Little People Big Dreams Book Series 44:10- The Every Body Book by Rachel Simon   Follow Today’s Guests:   Halina: Medium Recourse Counseling @recoursecounseling on the socials Quora   Kimbo: @nannykimbo on instagram The Queer Doula on Facebook The Queer Parenting Partnership   Find us on the web! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Celebrating Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 102:49


    This week Seth and Rebecca discuss their favorite books about celebrating differences.   1:55- An ABC of Equality, by Chana Ginelle Ewing  18:49- Who Are You: The Kids Guide to Gender Identity, buy Brook Pessin Whedbee 19:00- It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity, by Theresa Thorn Justice, Equality, and Equity Cartoon 31:27- The Barefoot Book of Children/Barefoot Books Children of the World, by Tessa Strickland 37:55 The Baby’s Catalogue, by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg  54:10- Lovely, by Jess Hong 1:08:40- I See You, by Michael Genhart  1:12:06- Drawn Together, by Minh Le 1:26:53- I Dissent, by Debbie Levy   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 16- Celebrating Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 61:38


    This week Seth is joined by parent Lauren Leonardis and teacher and children’s book author Lori Starling about how to talk to kids about our own differences, the differences of others, and any differences they may have. Show Notes: 21:22- Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Peña 23:10- Barbie Fashionista dolls 31:50- Spare Change News 32:30- Kickstarter 33:00 akidsbookabout.com (code RadChild2021) 33:30- www.upfordnetwork.com 34:30_ www.patreon.com/radchildpodcast 35:20- shiftbookbox coupon code radchild 36:45- diversebooks.org 37:35 What Color Is My Hijab, by Hudda Ibrahim 38:50- Sesame Street 39:35- Julie's Green Room 44:15- Look What Brown Can Do, by T. Marie Harris 51:10 diversebooks.org 51:15- landoliterary.org 51:20- All Are Welcome ,by Alexandria Penfold 51:23- The Skin That You Live In by Michael Tyler 51:25- Pink is for Boys, by Rob Perlman 51:29- Families Families Families, by Suzanne & Max Lang 51:35- Red A Crayon Story, by Michael Hall 51:39- Auntie Uncle Drag Queen Hero, by Ellie Royce 51:50- What Is Empathy, by Amanda Morin 52:58- A Shelter In Our Car, by Monica Gunning 53:30- Hooray What a Day, by Molly Allis 54:09- The Colors of Us, by Karen Katz 54:55 I Am A Bear, by Jean-Francois Dumont 56:10- Toby Wears a Tutu, by Lori Starling   Follow Today’s Guests: Lori loristarlingwrites.com @lostarlingwrites on instagram @loriswrites on twitter lori starling writes on faceook Lauren leonardislauren@gmail.com   Find us on the web! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- ADD & ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 73:04


    This week join Seth and Rebecca for a discussion about their favorite kids books about ADD and ADHD.  Show Notes: 2:20 - Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets (The Adventures of Every Day Geniuses), by Barbara Esham 21:22 - All Birds Have ADHD, by Kathy Hoopman 23:17 - Ramona Quimby, by Beverly Cleary 23:38 - Amelia Bedilia 23:42 - Calvin and Hobbs 24:08 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, by Rick Riordan 23:42 - Joey Pigza, by Jack Gantos 33:18 - Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You, by Sonya Sotomayor 34:57 - The Day you Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson 51:50 -Sarabella's Thinking Cap, by Judith Byron Schachner     Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 15- ADD & ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 89:48


    This week Seth is joined by parent Jasmine Martin, educator Dylan Kapit, and therapist Moire Stevenson for a conversation about how to talk to kids about ADD and ADHD for kids who have it as well as kids who don’t. Show Notes: 0:30- Support the Rad Child Podcast Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radchildpodcast/rad-child-podcast-season-three 2:20- www.patreon.com/radchildpodcast 45:00- www.akidsbookabout.com coupon code RADCHILD2021 45:30- www.upfordnetwork.com 1:06:55- Zones of Regulation Curriculum 1:10:50- www.teacherspayteachers.com 1:21:20- Russell Barkley on executive function 1:21:40- ADDitude magazine 1:22:15 How To ADHD youtube Chanel 1:22:45- Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom from Young Children in School 1:23:05- All Dogs Have ADHD, by Kathy Hoopman 1:24:10- Just Ask, by Sonia Sotomayor Follow Today’s Guests: Jasmine: https://sites.google.com/iastate.edu/jasmine-martin/ Moire: moirestevenson.com Parenting With Confidence resource group @parentingwithmoire instagram Dylan: @transteachertales instagram Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 67:23


    This week Seth and Rebecca discuss their favorite books featuring characters with Autism! Show Notes: 3:16-  All My Stripes: A Story For Children With Autism,  by Danielle Royer and Shaina Rudolph 8:42- Too Sticky: Sensory Issues With Autism, by Jen Malia 16:39- Can I Play Too?, by Samantha Cotterill 30:39- Armond Goes to a Party, by Nancy Carlson 45:10 - How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandinand Her Amazing Squeeze Machine, by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville 45:50- The Girl Who Thought In Pictures, by Julia Finley Mosca   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter    

    Season 2 Episode 14- Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 92:52


    This week Seth is joined by authors Rose Robins and Jen Malia for a discussion about how to talk to kids about autism. We cover things like the most accepted language to use, how to make accommodations for autistic kiddos, hot to talk to non-autistic kiddos about autism, and so much more!   Show Notes: 3:42- What Makes a Baby, by Corey Silverberg 37:20- Giveaway on Facebook & Instagram @Radchildpodcast (Ended!) 37:30- www.akidsbookabout.com 37:55- www.upfordnetwork.com & Natural Toonie 40:30- www.ShiftBookBox.com code RADCHILD for 10% off 45:30- Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor 57:00- Jen's article in the NYT about getting diagnosed the same day as her daughter 1:20:55- Samantha Cotterill Little Senses series 1:21:13- Benji, the Bad Day, and Me, by Sally Pla 1:23:00- Look Me In The Eye, by John Elder Robison 1:25:00 -Jessica Kingsley Publsihers 1:25:35- Freaks, Geeks & Aspergers Syndrome, by Luke Jackson 1:26:10- Aspergirls, by Rudy Simone Follow Today’s Guests: Jen: jenmalia.com @jenmaliabooks on twitter & instagram Too Sticky: Sensory Issues with Autism, by Jen Malia Rose: roserobbins.co.uk @roserobbinsillustration on Instagram Me & My Sister by Rose Robbins Talking Is Not My Thing, by Rose Robbins   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Winter Celebrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 86:27


    This week Seth and Rebecca discuss their favortie books for teaching children about various winter holidays including Hanukkah, The Winter Solstice, Diwali, and Christmas.   Show Notes: 3:55- The Ninth Night of Hanukkah, by Erica S. Perl 11:40- The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice, by Wendy Pfeffer 19:50- The Shortest Day, by Suzan Cooper 23:36- A World of Cookies for Santa, by M. E. Furman 30:02- Shubh Diwali, by Chitra Soundar 44:29- Holidays Around The World National Geographic Book Series 46:05- The Eight Knights of Hanukkah, Leslie Kimmelman 49:27- Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, by Eric Kimmel 1:07:19- A Piñata in a Pine Tree, by Pat Mora 1:14:05 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ilonka Karasz   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 13- Winter Celebrations (BONUS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 79:20


    This week Seth is joined by parent and educator Ajanta Chakraborty, parent Christal Gamble, and parent and author Leslie Kimmelman in a discussion about Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Diwali. Listeners can learn a little about each holiday as well as how to educate the children in their lives about them! This is a really special episode! Show Notes: 35:40- akidsbookabout.com coupon code RADCHILD for 5$ off 35:50- www.upfordnetwork.com 36:45- www.patreon.com/radchildpodcast 44:20- Elmo's Little Dreidel, by Naomi Kleinberg 1:07:15- Maya & Neel’s India Adventure Series by Ajanta Chakraborty 1:07:45- Let's Celebrate Five Days of Diwali by Ajanta Chakraborty 1:08:15- Culture Groove on youtube 1:08:25- Raise Multicultural Kids Facebook group 1:09:25- bollygroove.com/virtual 1:09:45- The Gifts of Kwanzaa, by Synthia Saint James 1:10:07- Little Rabbit's Kwanzaa, by Donna L. Washington 1:10:10- The Seven Days of Kwanzaa, by Melrose Cooper 1:10:30- Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, & Culture, by Maulana Karenga 1:10:50- Wikihow Kwanzaa article 1:11:45- Together for Kwanzaa, by Juwanda G Ford 1:12:20- myjewishlearning.com 1:12:40- Shari Lewis Hanukkah special 1:12:42- Rugrats Hanukkah special 1:12:50- The Count's Hanukkah Countdown, by Ellen Fischer and Tilda Balsley 1:13:00- Grover's Eight Nights of Light, by Jodie Shepherd 1:13:10- The Eight Knights of Hanukkah, by Leslie Kimmelman Follow This Week’s Guests: Ajanta -bollywoodgroove & culture groove on socials Christal @mamasweetbaby Leslie lesliekimmelman.net Facebook: Leslie Kimmelman, Writer Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Foster Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 86:36


    This week Seth and Rebecca discuss their favorite books about foster care. Show Notes: 2:37- Maybe Days, by Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright 19:29- We Belong Together: A Book About Adoption and Families, by Todd Parr 23:58- Families Change, by Julie Nelson 39:38- Coming On Home Soon, by Jacqueline Woodson 57:37- Elliot, by Julie Pearson   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Season 2 Episode 12- Foster Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 69:33


    This week Seth is joined by parents Lauren Aikin-Smith, Jennifer Bidwell, and Sarah Salisott for a discussion about how to talk to kids about foster care. Show Notes: 35:30- Mango & Marigold Press 35:30- Literacy Quebec 35:30- Nyasha Williams 36:00- Giveaway on Rad Child social media 36:15- akidsbookabout.com 37:15- www.upfordnetwork.com 38:45- ShiftBookBox coupon code Radchild 1:00:00- Have You Filled A Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud 1:00:53- The Connected Child, by Karyn Purvis, Wendy Lyons Sunshine, & David R. Cross & The Explosive Child, by Ross W. Greene 1:01:15- The Yes Brain, The Whole Brain Child, & The Power of Showing Up, by Dr. Dan Segal 1:01:38- The Adoptee Next Door podcast 1:02:20- The Family Book, by Todd Parr & We Are Family, by Patricia Hegarty 1:02:50- Another Place At The Table, by Kathy Harrison 1:03:19- Maybe Days, by Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright 1:03:45- The Body Keeps The Score, by Bessel van der Kolk 1:03:55- Resilience Movie 1:04:29- The Fosters tv show Follow Today’s Guests: Sarah: www.thefosterlane.com @thefosterlane on the socials Lauren: @thesexpositivetherapist   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Adoption

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 72:42


    This week Seth and Rebecca discuss their favorite books for talking to kids about adoption. Show Notes: 1:18- A Mother for Choco, by Keiko Kasza 7:06- All About Adoption: How Families Are Made and How Kids Feel About It,  by Marc A. Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata 23:37- Families, Families, Families! by Suzanne Lang and Max Lang 32:37- Pablo’s Tree, by Pat Mora 43:44- Motherbridge of Love, by Xinran 53:10- "Babies" 2010 documentary 54:30-  Home at Last, by Vera B. Williams 1:01:05 The Red Thread: An Adoption Fairy Tale, by Grace Lin Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter    

    Season 2 Episode 11- Adoption

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 101:50


    This week Seth is joined by guests Nicole Molinari, Julie Napear, and Kim Felsenthal for a discussion about how to talk to kids about adoption.   Show Notes: 13:55 The Every Body Book by Rachel E Simon 52:00- A Kids Book About 1:14:45- Cheryl Clyne writer 1:19:15- adoptimist.com 1:35:41- A Mother For Choco 1:36:15- Todd Parr books 1:36:40- Horace, by Holly Keller 1:36:56- Todd Parr’s "The Family Book" and "We Belong Together" 1:37:10 -All Are Welcome Here by Alexandra Penfold 1:38:15- Philadelphia Family Pride 1:38:55- Foster The Family   Follow Today’s Guests: Julie julienapearphotography.com Nicole Nicole Molinari on Facebook   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Autumn Celebrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 77:09


    This week Seth and Rebecca talk about their favorite books for talking to kids about various Autumn Celebrations. Show Notes: 5:07- We Gather Together: Celebrating the Harvest Season, by Wendy Pfeffer 17:42- The Shadow In the Moon: A Tale of the MId-Autumn Festival, by Cristina Matula 25:05- Sky High Sukkah, by Rachel Ornstein Packer 37:11- Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, by Grace Lin  46:26- Jingler Dancer, by by Cynthia Leitich Smith 1:00:43 - Day of the Dead, by Tony Johnston   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter

    Season 2 Episode 10- Autumn Celebrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 48:12


    This week Seth is joined by educator Rachel Chan, author Leora Lazarus, and author and parent Jennifer Hartman in a discussion about introducing kids to some autumn festivals from around the world! Specifically they discuss The Mid-Autumn Festival of China, Sukkot which is a Jewish holiday, as well as Winternights and Mabon which are two Pagan celebrations. They discuss how to respectfully teach about these celebrations to kids who don’t practice them. Show Notes: 22:10- Rad Child Book Drive 23:10- akidsbookabout.com promo code RADCHILD for $5 off 23:55- patreon.com/radchildpodcast 24:30- www.upfordnetwork.com 24:40- Natural Toonie D&D Podcast 24:50- YA podcast 25:15- shiftbookbox.com promo code RADCHILD for 10% off 29:55- The Shadow In The Moon, by Christina Matula 33:45- The Tu B'shvat Etrog, by Leora Lazarus 39:10- Over The Moon movie on Netflix 39:30- Journey To The West 40:16- The House On The Roof, by David A Adler 41:35- The Best Sukkot Pumpkin Ever, by Laya Steinberg 42:45- Sky-High Sukkah, by Rachel Ornstein Packer 43:20- PJ Library 44:00- pagankids.org 44:20- Millie's Mask, by Leora Lazarus Follow Today’s Guests: Leora: morahleora.com Instagram & Facebook: @morahleora Twitter: @leoramorah Jennifer: pagankids.org Old Mother Frost Facebook & Instagram: @pagankids Rachel: Instagram: @chan.land   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Decolonizing Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 101:11


    This week Seth and Rebecca talk about their favorite books to help decolonize Thanksgiving. For more information about what it means to decolonize Thanksgiving, check out out last episode! Show Notes: 11:21- Giving Thanks, by Chief Jake Swamp 16:45- Plymouth Rock! The Stone Cold Truth, by Jane Yolen 37:13- History Smashers: The Mayflower, by Kate Messner 57:40- We’re Still Here: Native American Stories Everyone Should Know, by Traci Sorell 59:13- When a Bully is President, by Maya Gonzalez 1:05:40-  We are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, by Traci Sorell 1:19:27- Jingle Dancer, by Cynthia Leitich Smith 1:27:02- Fry Bread, by Kevin Noble Maillard   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter

    Season 2 Episode 9- Decolonizing Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 88:48


    This week Seth is joined by parent Ali Joseph who is a member of the Shinnecock Nation and parent, author, and performer Violet Duncan who a member of the Plains Cree of Kehewin Cree Nation & Taino. They discuss how to decolonize Thanksgiving and treat the story of the first Thanksgiving with honesty. Show Notes: 1:12- native-land.ca 2:30- Whose Land app 5:40 - Girls On The Run 5:45- Odyssey Of The Mind 8:22- We're Still Here, by Traci Sorell 8:30- We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, by Traci Sorell 18:40- Plymouth Rocks!: The Stone Cold Truth 38:45- Seventh Generation Stories 40:30- akidsbookabout.com 55:25- Smithsonian, National Museum of the American Indian 1:10:30- www.violetduncan.com 1:12:50- Barbie Fashionista 1:17:30- Smithsonian culturalsurvival.org 1:17:50- VICE Decolonizing Thanksgiving Dinner 1:18:00- NYT Everything You Know About Thanksgiving Is Wrong 1:18:30- PBS Decolonizing Thanksgiving 1:18:30- Age Of Awareness on Medium   Follow Today’s Guests: Violet www.violetduncan.com @VioletDuncan on the socials Alli www.alijoseph.com Twitter: @alijoseph Instagram: @alitwotribes Ali's documentary Conscience Point   Find us on the web! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    [BONUS] Season 2 Episode 8- Voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 61:22


    This week Seth is Joined by Author Candace Parker and Author Laura Shovan in a discussion about how to talk to kids about the upcoming election, the importance of voting, and what they can do to help. Show Notes: 14:52- I Voted, by Mark Schulman 18:23- A Place At The Table, by Laura Shovan and Saadia Faruqi 21:37- Adam Ruins Everything episode about Electoral College 31:40- akidsbookabout.com 37:55- The Girl Who Drank The Moon, by Kelly Barnhill 41:10- Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots, by Michael Rex 50:20- We Rise We Resist We Raise Our Voices anthology Wade Hudson & Cheryl Willis-Hudson 55:10- Grace for President, by Kelly Dipuccio 56:35- The Next President, by Kate Messner 57:30- A Place At The Table, by Laura Shovan 57:40- Takedown by Laura Shovan 57:45- The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, by Laura Shovan Follow Today’s Guests: Laura: Everywhere: @LauraShovan Candace: Everywhere: @CandaceLParker   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Islam Feat. Sadaf Siddique

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 76:37


    This week Seth and Rebecca are joined by special guest Sadaf Siddique for a conversation about their favorite kids books about Islam and featuring Muslim characters.  Show Notes: 1:57- Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, by Hena Khan 5:10-  Ramadan Around the World, by Ndaa Hassan 14:06- What Color is my Hijab, by Hudda Ibrahim 16:45- The Proudest Blue, by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali 16:55- Under My Hijab, by Hena Khan 17:04- Mommy’s Khimar, by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow 20:56 - Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holliday Story, by Hena Khan 28:33 - Every Month is a New Year, by Marilyn Singer 34:16- Big Red Lollipop, by Rukhsana Khan 57:58-  My Grandma and Me, by Mina Javaherbin 1:02:09- Like the Moon Loves the Sky, by Hena Khan 1:05:51- Yo Soy Muslim, by Mark Gonzales 1:07:29 - The Unexpected Friend, by Raya Rahman   Follow Sadaf: https://lanternreads.org/about/   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter       

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 85:30


    This week Seth and Rebecca talk about their favorite books for talking to kids about voting. Show Notes: 1:40- V is for Voting, Kate Farrell 9:09- I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference, by Mark Shulman 17:45- Baby Loves Political Science: Democracy, by Ruth Spiro 22:12- My Vote Counts, by Candace Parker 23:14- Grace for President, by  Kelly DiPuccio 26:15-  Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box, by Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein 47:04- Lilians’ Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, by Jonah Winter 1:03:02- Vote for Our Future, by Margaret McNamara Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    [BONUS] Season 2 Episode 7- Cultural Appropriation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 83:44


    This week Seth is joined by Hannah Grover, Prakash Krishnan, and Makaila Statham for a conversation about cultural appropriation, just in time for Halloween. They tackle what cultural appropriation is, what to do when you see it, and how to differentiate cultural appropriation from cultural appreciation, as well as talk about what to do if your kid wants to wear a culturally appropriative Halloween costume. Show Notes: 24:00- Mosquito Microaggression Video 33:40- Why We Celebrate Halloween, by Baby Professor 45:42- akidsbookabout.com 1:13:58- What I Hear When You Say Viewing Guide On Cultural Appropriation by Franchesca Ramsey 1:14:00- MTV Decoded 1:14:55- nativeappropriations.com & @nativeapprops 1:15:24- God Loves Hair, by Vivek Shraya 1:17:20- racialequitytools.org 1:17:33- Bell Hooks "Eating The Other"   Follow Today’s Guests: Hannah: Instagram: @thehannahgrover -Do The Kids Know podcast Prakash:  www.prakashkrishnan.com Instagram & Twitter: @prakris Makaila: Instagram: @makailast   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Season 2 Episode 6- Islam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 109:45


    This week Seth is joined by parent Ikraam Amiot, author and storyteller Rukhsana Khan, and parent and author Sadaf Siddique in a conversation about how to talk to (non-practicing) kids about Islam. With all the Islamaphobia and ignorance there is about Islam, we wanted to really unpack what it’s all about and how to talk to our kids about it. Show Notes: 25:25- Ramadan Around The World by Ndaa Hassan 45:00- Balancing Cultures Podcast 45:40- Queer Kid Stuff panel 46:30- Penguin Webinar 56:30- The Counter-Islamaphobia Through Stories Campaign 1:30:00- Sadaf's resource list for educators 1:35:54 Once Upon an Eid  1:36:20- Muslim Child, by Rukhsana Khan 1:39:30- "Muslims in Story" book, by Gauri Manglik and Sadaff Siddique 1:41:15- Many Windows, by Rukhsana Khan 1:44:00- Big Red Lollipop, by Rukhsana Khan 1:45:00- Muslim Mommy Blog on Instagram 1:46:54- The Clever Wife by Rukhsana, Khan Connect With Today’s Guests: Rukhsana: rukhsanakahn.com  Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter: @Rukhsanabooks Ikraam: LinkedIn: Ikraam Amiot Sadaff: www.lanternreads.org Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch  

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Judaism Feat. Heidi Rabinowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 74:11


    This week Seth and Rebecca are joined by special guest and host of the Book of Life Podcast, Heidi Rabinowitz for a discussion about their favorite Jewish kids books! Show Notes: 2:08- My First Jewish Baby Book, by Julie Merberg 5:37- Queen of the Hanukah Dosas, by Pamela Ehrenberg 8:26- The Last Place You Look by Jay Wallace Skelton 10:37- Yaffa and Fatima Shalom Salaam, by Fawzia Gilani-Williams 14:05- Hats of Faith, by Medeia Cohan 14:47- The Brothers Promise., by Frances Harber 17:40- PJ Library 20:18 - New Year at the Pier, by April Halprin Wayland 29:00- The Keeping Quilt, by Patricia Polacco 38:42- Kibitzers and Fools, by Simms Taback 44:52- Sesame Street Chicken Soup Joke 47:55- Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too!), by Leslie Kimmelman 56:38- Celebrate Passover with Matzah, Maror, and Memories, by Deborah Heiligman 1:02:05-  Ezra's big Shabbat Question, by Aviva Brown 1:06:07 - Love your Neighbor Project (Jewish Kid Lit Recommendations)   Follow Heidi: Book of Life Podcast   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter       

    Season 2 Episode 5- Judaism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 106:23


    This week Seth is joined by parent and author Aviva Brown, parent and author Jamie Beth Cohen, Educator Jaz Twersky, and parent and educator Sam Schindler for a discussion about how to talk to kids about Judaism. This episode is primarily geared toward non-Jewish folks with the intention to offer some information about Judaism and how to answer children’s questions about it. For example if they see someone wearing a kippah, or have a friend celebrating a Jewish holiday. This way we as grownups can have the understanding to answer these types of questions.   Show Notes: 36:40- Harry Potter And The Sacred Text podcast 1:28:28- www.myjewishlearning.com 1:29:00- Ezra's Big Shabbat Question, by Aviva Brown 1:29:17- Not Now, Mara!, by Aviva Brown 1:30:00- Shaboom! Youtube Series 1:30:05- Sammy Spider books, by Sylvia Rouss  1:34:50- Flamingo Rampant 1:34:58- Rugrats Passover Episode 1:35:04- Shalom Sesame 1:35:40- PJ Library 1:36:14- Magical Princess Harriet: Chesed World of Compassion, by Rabbi Leah Mosier 1:37:38- My Basmati Bat-Mitzvah, by Paula J. Freedman 1:37:11- Color Me In, by Natasha Diaz 1:38:13- What We Will Abide podcast 1:39:15- www.riverbendcomics.com Follow Today's Guests: Aviva: www.avivabrown.com  @AvivaBrown.Author Jamie:  jamiebethcohen.com  Twitter: @jamie_beth_s on Instagram: @wastedpretty  Jaz: Twitter: @WordNerdKnitter Kosher Queers Podcast: www.kosherqueers.buzzsprout.com Twitter: @KosherQueers   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Meditation & Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 66:44


    This week Seth and Rebecca talk about their favorite kids books about meditation and mindfulness.  Show Notes: 4:27- B is for Breathe, by Dr. Elizabeth Monroe Boyd 17:18- Wild Mindfulness, by Laura Larson 31:22- My Magic Breath, by Alison Taylor and Nick Ortner 35:47- You are a Lion and Other Fun Yoga Poses, by Tae-eun Yoo 43:38- If You Want to See a Whale, by Julie Fogliano Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter       

    Season 2 Episode 4- Meditation and Mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 79:36


    This week Seth is joined by yoga instructor and educator Amanda Deering, parent, social worker, and yoga instructor, Rajya Karipineni, and yoga instructor and educator Lakshmi Lynne Pidel for a conversation about how to talk to kids about meditation and mindfulness.  Show Notes: 43:20- Hoberman Sphere/Breathing Ball 50:57- Practicing The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle 52:42- Full Catastrophe Living, by Jon Kabat-Zinn 57:50- The Frustration Wheel (Option One) (Option Two) 1:03:15- The Gardner and The Carpenter, by Allison Gopnik 1:08:15- Yoga Is Dead podcast 1:11:30- Jessica Philips-Laurenz Kids Yoga Classes in Brooklyn 1:11:40 The Whole Brain Child, by Daniel Segal 1:12:08- In Praise of Slowness, by Carl Honore 1:12:23- The Absorbent Mind, by Maria Montessori  1:13:18- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 1:13:22- Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers 1:13:30- Every Little Thing, by Cedella Marley 1:14:08- I Am Peace, I Am Human, and I Am Yoga, by Susan Verde 1:14:25- Mindful Monkey Happy Panda by Lauren Adlerfer 1:14:45 Moody Cow Meditates & Moody Cow Learns Compassion,  by Kerry MacLean 1:15:33- Finding Om, by Rashmi S. Bismark 1:15:45- You With The Stars in Your Eyes by Deepak Chopra Follow Today's Guests: Amanda: Linkdin- Amanda Deering Rajya Karipineni: www.RajyaKaripineni.com Lakshmi: Lynn Lakshmi Pidel-Facebook Integral Yoga Institute -Instagram -Website   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Self Care & Self Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 68:38


    This week Seth and Rebecca talk about their favorite children's books about Self Love and Self Care.  Show Notes: 4:41- Listening with My Heart, Gabi Garcia 11:07- I Can Do Hard Things, Gabi Garcia 20:50- I  Love All of Me, by Lorie Ann Grover 25:09- Don’t Touch my Hair, Sharee Miller 34:10- Microagression Video 36:34- @Coilyandcute Instagram of Sharee Miller 37:42- You Matter, by Christian Robinson 48:45- Picture Bookstagang Podcast 50:41- All Because you Matter, by Tami Charles   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter       

    Season 2 Episode 3- Self Care & Self Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 77:04


    This week Seth is joined by life coach and parent Melissa Lawrence, counsellor Alice Curitz, and sex educator Yael Rosenstock Gonzalez in a discussion about how to talk to kids about self-care and self-love.  Show Notes: 1:02- Girls On The Run 28:36- Have You Filled A Bucket Today, by Carol McCloud 34:34- B Is For Breathe, by Melissa Monroe-Boyd 1:02:00- The Body Is Not An Apology, by Sonya Renee Taylor 1:06:04- Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown 1:06:07- You Are A Badass, by Jen Sincero 1:06:25- The I Love You So Book, by Marianne R. Richmond 1:07:08- Self-Compassion, by Kristin Neff 1:09:55- Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown 1:10:30-Luna Yes Luna Si by Jessica Gonzales   Follow Today's Guests: Melissa: Facebook: Melissa Lawrence Instagram: @_melissalawrence https://melissamlawrence.com/ Alice: Facebook: Alice Curitz Counseling Services Instagram: @alicecuritz www.alicecuritz.com Yael: Kaleidoscope Vibrations www.kvibrations.com Instagram & Twitter: @yaelthesexgeek on Instagram & twitter www.sexpositiveyou.com   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Season 2 Episode 2- Sexual Orientation Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 81:25


    This week Seth is joined by physical education and health teacher Nichole Wilder, sex and sexuality educator Nadine Thornhill, and educator Lauren Jackson for part two of our discussion about how to talk to kids about sexual orientation. Show Notes: 25:56- A Day In the Life of Marlon Bundo, by Jill Twiss 43:55 PFLAG 43:57 Egale Canada 46:36- Transgender 101, by Nick Teich 47:55- Rad Child Podcast Giveaway 48:30- A Kids Book About discount code radchild 1:11:13- She-Ra 1:11:13- Steven Universe 1:11:55- GLSEN 1:12:04- The Trevor Project 1:12:25- Netflix Babysitters Club 1:13:16- Sex Is A Funny Word, by Cory Silverberg 1:13:36- Every Body Curious web series 1:14:22- The Every Body Book by Rachel E. Simon 1:15:22- Jessica Kingsley Publishers 1:15:45- Fandumb Podcast 1:16:35- Let's Talk eBook, by Nadine Thornhill   Follow Nadine: Nadinethornhill.com Nadine Thornhill on YouTube @NadineThornhill on Instagram & Twitter   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Sexuality Feat. Dana Rudolph

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 106:49


    In this very special episode, Seth and Rebecca are joined by mother and founder of Mombian blog Dana Rudolph. Since we are focusing on sexual orientation for the entire month, we decided to just have one super special long episode of Way to Go & Room to Grow. Hope you enjoy it! Show Notes: 4:00- Prince and Knight, by Daniel Haack 9:39- Maiden and Princess, by Danial Haack 12:30- "A Royal Roundup of LGBTQ Fairytales for Children" 12:37- King and King, by Linda de Haan and Stern Nijland 13:04- The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived, by Daniel Errico 13:26- The Princess and the Treasure, by Jeffrey A. Miles 13:29- Prince Henry, by Olly Pike 13:35- The Prince and the Dressmaker, by Jen Wang 14:08- A Princess of Great Daring, by Tobi-Hill Meyer 15:17- Gilbert The Ghost, by Guido Van Genechten 20:44- The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish, by Lil Miss Hot Mess 26:00- Tabatha and Magoo Dress Up Too, by Michelle Tea 26:09- Auntie Uncle Drag Queen Hero, by Ellie Royce  27:52- Queer Heroes, by Arabelle Sicardi 38:20- Queer There and Everywhere, by Sarah Prager 40:21- Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, by Francesca Cavallo & Elena Favilli 41:20- Noise Makers, by Kazoo Magazine, Edited by Erin Bried 42:36 Rainbow Revolutionaries,  by Sarah Prager 44:59- Sometimes the Spoon Runs Away with Another Spoon, coloring book by Jacinta Bunnell 45:08- The Big Gay Alphabet Coloring Book, by Jacinta Bunnell 52:32- A More Graceful Shaboom, by Jacinta Bunnell 53:40- Super Soft Heroes Coloring Book, by Linnéa Johansson 55:11- Princess Princess Ever After, by Katie O'Neil 1: 08:40- Worm Loves Worm, by J. J. Austrian 1:13:46- My Footprints, by Bao Phi 1:15:15- When Aiden Became a Brother, by Kyle Lukoff 1:20:35 Who’s Your Real Mom?, by Bernadette Green 1:24:51- Heather Has Two Mommies, by Leslea Newman 1:25:24- Papa, Daddy, and Rile, by Seamus Kirst 1:27:00- Plenty of Hugs, by Fran Manushkin 1:31:00 Harriet Gets Carried Away, by Jessie Sima 1:31:10- Not Quite Narwal, by Jessie Sima 1:32:46 A Plan for Pops, by Heather Smith 1:37:42 Princess Puffybottom and Dary, by Susin Nielsen   Follow Dana: https://www.mombian.com/ @Mombian on Twitter & Facebook    Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter     

    Season 2 Episode 1- Sexual Orientation Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 101:17


    This week Seth is joined by parent Jason Cianciotto, health educator and parent Lauren Schneider, and parent Marianne Scarfo for a discussion about how to talk to kids about Sexual Orientation.   Show Notes: 7:33- Tell Me About Sex Grandma, by Anastasia Higginbotham 16:04- Changing Bodies Changing Lives, by Ruth Alexander 30:26- Families Families Families, by Suzanne & Max Lang 1:12:10- Transgender 101, by Nick Teich 1:24:35- LGBT Youth in America's Schools, by Jason Cianciotto 1:25:17- Big Mouth (TV Show) 1:27:47- Love Makes a Family, by Sophie Beer 1:28:22- The Family Book, by Todd Parr The Great Big Book of Families, by Mary Hoffman Sex is a Funny Word & What Makes a Baby, by Cory Silverberg The Every Body Book, by Rachel E. Simon kids-ask.org Arthur Episode where Mr Ratburn Gets Married Queer Kid Stuff Amaze.org 1:31:15-  It's Not The Stork Series, by Robie H. Harris These Thems Webseries 1:34:55- Jeopardy 2020 Teachers Tournament 1:37:55- Rainbow Dads Facebook Group 1:38:33- What Do I Say Answering Children's Questions Faceook group 1:39:20- cacophonydaniels.com (Drag Queen) Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch      

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 75:03


    This week Seth and Rebecca discuss their favorite books for talking to kids about anxiety.   Show Notes: 1:07 - All Birds Have Anxiety, by Kathy Hoopman 10:36- When My Worries Get Too Big, by Kari Dunn Buron 21:44- How Many Marbles Do You Have,  by Melinda Malott 24:20 - A Kids Book About Anxiety, by Ross Szabo 37:40 Small Things, Mel Tregoning 40:41-  56:22- I Hate Everyone,  by Naomi Danis   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter     

    Season 1 Episode 19- Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 103:19


    This week Seth is joined by returning guest Amy Bergeron, researcher, social-worker and parent Ashleigh Delaye, and parent Eithne Sheeran for a discussion about how to talk to kids about anxiety.   Show Notes: 6:16- The Argyle Institute 17:13- What To Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kids Guide to Overcoming Anxiety, by Dawn Huebner 17:20- What Do You Do With A Problem? by Kobi Yamada  34:55- Buddha's Brain, by Dr. Rick Hanson 59:14- I Couldn't track down this book! Sorry Folks!! 1:19:36- Love Your Body by, Jessica Sanders 1:28:42-The Happiness Trap, by Russell Harris Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, by Smith Spencer and Steven C. Hayes AIM: Accept Identify Move curriculum 1:30:00- What To Do When series, by Kobi Yamada  1:31:30-Big White Wall support group 1:32:00-Child Welfare Research 1:33:40-WYSA app 1:34:55- Clear Fear app 1:35:27 White Noise Generator app 1:36:00- All Birds Have Anxiety & All Dogs have ADHD by Cathy Hoopman 1:37:00- A Kids Book About COVID-19, by Malia Jones -A Kids Book About Anxiety, by Ross Szabo 1:38:30- The Montreal General Hospital 1:40:10- The Open Centre in NDG 1:40:30- The Montreal Therapy Centre

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 76:28


    Join Seth and Rebecca as they discuss their favorite books for talking to kids about depression.   Show Notes: 2:55 - A Kids Book About Depression, by Kileah McIlvain 15:47 - Not Today Celeste, by Liza Stephens 22:18- Maybe Tomorrow? by Charlotte Agell 34:36 - Virginia Wolf, by Kyo Maclear 40:01- When Sadness Comes to Call/ When Sadness is at Your Door, by Eva Eland 52:28- The Red Tree, by Shaun Tan 1:04:02- Small Things, by Mel Tregonning   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter     

    Season 1 Episode 18- Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 64:12


    This week Seth is Joined by author Lloyd Jones, and parent Tuesday Tanner in a discussion about how to talk to kids about depression. Special thanks to Alison Corbett who recorded with us as well, but unfortunately due to technical difficulties, we couldn't include her audio. However she did send in some questions that we reference during the episode! Also, as people who interact with kiddos know, sometimes unexpected things happen! Tuesday's kiddo ended up having to be with them for the recording, so please excuse the toddler babbles! Other than that, enjoy the episode!   Show Notes:   2:25- Families, Families, Families, by Suzanne Lang & Max Lang   5:12- The Princess and the Fog, by Lloyd Jones 30:57- All Birds Have Anxiety, by Kathy Hoopmann   47:25 Meteor Comic   48:10 "Not Today, Celeste" by Liza Stephens   52:00- Spoon Theory   54:00- How Many Marbles Do You Have?, by Melinda Malott   56:00- I Had a Black Dog series, by Matthew Johnston   56:45- Luna's Red Hat, by Emmi Smid   1:00:08- Virginia Wolf, by Kyo Maclear   1:00:25- "Depression Quest" game   Follow Today's Guests!  Lloyd Jones: lloydjonesillusration.com @Artbylloyd (Twitter) @lloydjonesillustration (Instagram)     Tuesday Tanner: Todayis_Tuesday (Twitter) Tuesday Tanner (FB) Goldenmallorin (Instagram)   Find us on the web! www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch    

    Way to Go & Room to Grow- Racial Injustice & Police Brutality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 66:51


    In this week's special, Seth and Rebecca talk about their favorite books for talking to kids about racial injustice and police brutality.   5:06 - Something Happened in Our Town: A child's Story About Racial Injustice, by Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta Collins 25:43-  Not my Idea, by Anastasia Higginbotham 45:41- Antiracist Baby, by Ibram X. Kendi 49:48- Woke Baby, by Mahogany L. Browne 50:40 - Black-Owned Bookstores 53:21 - Momma Did You Hear the News, by Sanya Whittaker Gragg 1:03:22 Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! by Joy Ellison 1:04:46   The Every Body Book, bu Rachel E. Simon   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter  

    Way To Go & Room To Grow- COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 48:32


    Join Seth and Rebecca as they discuss their favorite books for talking to kids about COVID-19. This week we're focusing on the disease itself, and what happens if we get sick. 1:58 - Why We Stay at Home, Suzie Learns About Cornonavirus, by Samantha Harris and Devon Scott 11:03 - Be a Coronavirus Fighter, by  Songju Ma Daemicke 22:29 - Mira Does Her Part: How One Girl Defeted the Coronavirus With Healthy Habits - by Jen Holman & Kristina Bondurant   Find us on the web! Rad Child Podcast: www.radchildpodcast.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact us: radchildpodcast@gmail.com Be a guest Donate Buy Rad Merch Shift Book Box: https://www.shiftbookbox.com/ Facebook Instagram Twitter        

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