Podcasts about kids book about

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note!Listen in to this episode to hear more context and insight behind some of the wording and passages I used in my book, A kids book about neurodiversity. You might be surprised to learn that this book's intended audience is actually neurotypical kids, because I want to spread awareness and acceptance and celebration for our neurodivergent kids; it shouldn't always be left up to us neurodivergent folks and families to constantly explain ourselves and our kids' behaviors and needs to the world; what if we lived in a world where everyone just knew that there are variations among humans? Register for the free 60 minute masterclass here. Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" here. FREE masterclass: 5 Steps to Sensory RegulationSensory Detectives BootCamp Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book

A survey found that one in five parents struggle to have meaningful conversations with their children. When it comes to topics like mental health, racism, shame, violence, and more, parents often strain to find the right way to introduce these topics to their children. Could books be the answer to this problem? What challenges are parents facing when it comes to communicating with their children? How can books introduce kids to tough topics? And why is it important to speak to children about difficult subjects? Jelani Memory joins Kevin in this episode to discuss how books can introduce kids to complicated topics. Meet Jelani: Jelani Memory founded A Kids Book About. This company publishes books to help parents start conversations with their kids about complex topics, like divorce, feminism, mental health, shame, and mindfulness. A Kids Book About website: https://akidsco.com/  This is, What I Want to Know.  

Hi, listeners! It's Matthew, your host. Our latest season of A Kids Book About: the Podcast begins next week, on Monday, January 29th. If you're already subscribed to the podcast, you don't need to do a thing. This season features episodes on kindness, perseverance, hope, love, and trust. We center conversations around humanitarianism, AI, being a first-generation immigrant, and chemotherapy.And that's just the beginning. So tell your friends. Tell your classmates. Tell your family. Tell your trusted adults. Listen together, wherever. We can't wait to share our stories, experiences, knowledge, and support with all of you very, very soon. In the meantime, visit akidsco.com to check out the books that are inspiring these conversations, as well as the authors whose voices and lived experiences are centered throughout these books and these podcast episodes. Bye for now!

I wanted to create a kids book about neurodiversity not only to help our neurodivergent kids feel seen and represented in a positive light, BUT also to help educate the greater population, the neurotypical population about what neurodiversity means- to foster more inclusion, to take control of the narrative about neurodiversity and change it more from a conversation centered around ableism and make it more about just differences- having a different brain is not bad; it's just different. My vision is for this book to be on shelves of classrooms, clinics, bedrooms, libraries…. All over the world so we can take the pressure off of making neurodivergent individuals act more neurotypical, and instead create opportunities for neurotypical individuals to learn to accommodate and live alongside neurodivergent individuals just as they are. In this episode, you'll learn: When should we talk to kids about these big topics? How to talk to kids about big topics? How books can help start the conversationWhy a kids book for neurodiversity is so needed and who it can help and how it can help.Jelani Memory is the founder and CEO of A Kids Co., a media company that creates books and podcasts to help kids and their grownups have meaningful conversations about things that matter.  He is also the author of the bestselling book A Kids Book About Racism.  Mr. Memory is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.  He believes that all kids deserve to see themselves represented in the stories they read and hear, and that books can be a powerful tool for starting important conversations about race, identity, and social justice.  He has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR.  He lives in his hometown Portland, Oregon with his wife and six children.Links:Buy "A Kids Book About Neurodiversity"Watch Jelani's ted talk

What does it take to start a business? Is it by having the money or by having investors? Does it depend on having social capital? Or both?Would you believe that it all starts in your head? It all starts with ONE idea that solves a problem. And it's not impossible that 3,000 miles away, someone will pay for that solution you came up with.By taking that first baby step, you're choosing to embark on your journey, from which you'll learn a lot, whether it becomes successful or not.Listen to this episode with Stephen Green to learn about how he started his career in finance and as an entrepreneur. Learn how he uses his background to support Black-owned businesses in Portland through PitchBlack, and how he helped A Kids Book About to start challenging, empowering, and important conversations with kids.About the Guest:Stephen Green (he/him) from Portland, Oregon is a Blatino who has spreadsheets as his super power and sneakers as his kryptonite. As a result of living in Portland his whole life, he's become a person that gobbles up relationships and community. Like most entrepreneurs, his journey began with his parents who were both entrepreneurs while he was growing up. While his mom started a tech company, his dad worked for Intel for a long time before starting his own HR company with Intel as their main client. And he's now passed this on to his oldest daughter, who also started a business during the pandemic and now takes him out to dinner.A husband, father, recovering banker, and VC, he's also the founder of PitchBlack, a pitch competition he started in 2015 that highlights black founders in regions across the country who strive for community over competition. It has expanded to include events in Seattle, Austin, and Philadelphia. And to date, 100 founders have pitched their ideas, more than 1,000 people have attended the combined events, and more than $100,000 has been awarded directly to the winning companies. In addition, the Portland winners have raised an additional $40M in funding since 2015. A startup mentor and advisor to portfolio firms at Backstage Capital, he also held positions at these companies: Director of Operations at PENSOLE, COO at A Kids Book About, and Community Director at WeWork. He co-authored A Kids Book About Family and he's a contributor to A Kids Book About Public Speaking by TEDxPortland, a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization, where speakers and performers share ideas on a wide range of topics to bring people together and spark deep discussion and connection.Connect with Stephen Green:Twitter: @PDXStephenGInstagram: @PDXStephenGPitchBlack: https://www.pitchblackpdx.com/A Kids Book About: https://akidsco.com/Timestamps(02:33) - Icebreaker: How Stephen Green became "The Guy Who Knows Everybody"(04:06) - Icebreaker: What America looks like through the eyes of immigrants(04:53) - Icebreaker: His sneaker collection and his three Grail shoes(07:25) - One of the few things that can give you true gratification(08:07) - The two kinds of people in the world(08:44) - His educational background, career in banking, and working with founders(10:18) - What being part of a community is all about and how you can participate in yours better(12:16) - PitchBlack's success story(13:54) - How PitchBlack started and what to watch out for next(16:53) - Being a Blatino while having his own identity in and out of the home(19:34) - Why he thinks now is the easiest, cheapest, and quickest time to start a business(20:45) - The over-glamorized world of entrepreneurship and what you should be focusing on instead before raising money for your business(23:55) - The core tenets of starting and/or running a business(25:45) - Ways your Mission, Vision, and Values

This week Unspookable is thrilled to present one of our favorite episodes of A Kids Book About: The Podcast entitled "Ross Talks About Anxiety".Ross Szabo, author of A Kids Book About Anxiety, talks about how all of our emotions and behaviors in life have pathways in our brains.A Kids Book About Anxiety (view book)Full Book Description:This is a book about anxiety. Having anxiety doesn't just mean you feel nervous sometimes or need to calm down. It means having an uncontrollable feeling that gets in the way of what you normally do. This book explores what anxiety is like and what life can look like when you're able to manage to live with anxiety.About the Author:Ross Szabo is an award-winning pioneer of the youth mental health movement. During his 8 years as Director of Outreach at the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, he helped create the first youth mental health speakers' bureau in the country and personally spoke to over one million people. He is currently the Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA and CEO of the Human Power Project. He's using both of these opportunities to change the way communities learn about mental health.

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, Oklahoma. To this day, this is one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history—and one of the most forgotten. This book will help kids understand what happened on that day in 1921 and encourage them to learn from our past and keep history from repeating itself.About the Author:Carlos Moreno grew up in Silicon Valley, California. When he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a young website developer, Greenwood welcomed him with open arms. He lives in Tulsa to this day, now with his wife and daughter, working as a graphic designer, writer, and community advocate. *If you want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast or if you have a question you'd like us to consider, have a grownup email us at listen@akidsco.com and we'll send you the details.

Ben Kenyon, author of A Kids Book About Gratitude, talks about gratitude as a superpower, the importance of taking action, and how to show appreciation, even in tough moments.A Kids Book About Gratitude (view book)Full Book Description:This book explores what it means to be grateful. Not just for the big things like birthday parties and iPhones, but the small things like dinner, a cozy bed, and a sunny day. This book doesn't teach kids how to pretend like everything is always ok, but to change their perspective to live bold, influential, and authentic lives.About the Author:Ben Kenyon is a podcaster, influencer, Founder/CEO of Great Day Squad, and Portland Trail Blazers Performance Coach. He lives in Portland Or, and tries to live generously and with gratitude every day.*If you want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast or if you have a question you'd like us to consider, have a grownup email us at listen@akidsco.com and we'll send you the details.

Nakita Simpson, author of A Kids Book About Emotions, talks with Cyla about art, processing our feelings, and how emotions are a lot like a ball of yarn.View interview on YouTube (view video)*Want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast? Or… I wonder if any of you would be interested in interviewing one of our authors? Write to us or record a message and email us at listen@akidsco.com.

And so it begins. Name calling, teasing, whispers, dirty looks. Tricks of the bully business as old as the ages, and it is still as shocking and sad for all involved the day it begins for our kids. Bully behavior is happening earlier and earlier these days, with the help of the internet and social media, so how can we teach our kids how to prepare and handle this hurtful behavior from the start? This week, Cyla explains a bit of how this started for her and shares some tips on how to cope from a kids perspective. We also tap into resources from our favs, A Kids Book About Bullying by Elizabeth Tom for more insight. Grown ups of girls can also learn how to apply real world techniques from the incredibly helpful book No More Mean Girls, written by child and adolescent psychotherapist Katie Hurley. Grab your kids and listen in. Together, let's remind them to treat others how they wish to be treated and that kindness really does make the world go ‘round._______________________________________________________________If you like what you hear, we'd love to connect directly with you! Subscribe to this show on your chosen platform + join our tribe online at www.shesoundslikeme.com. Connect with us on social @shesoundslikeme on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn,  Youtube and and our Facebook Page ++ contribute to the community conversation in the She Sounds Like Me Group on Facebook!Massive thanks to the awesome friends that lent their voices to our vision at the top of each episode.  Kelley Buttrick, Jill Perry, Nicole & Lila Britton, Trevor Johns, Caroline Slaughter, Tiffany Morgan, Cassie & Sabrina Glow ++ Jason Shablik & Van Gunter for their audio genius - we adore you all! For more information on the show, questions, comments, to share good vibes happening in your world or to request Cyla or Rachael as the Voice for your next message - drop us a line at hello@shesoundslikeme.com or share your voice with us and leave us a message at (678) 653-4110. For additional samples of our voice over work and more at www.layahoffman.com and www.cylagrace.com. She Sounds Like Me is produced by Creative Catalyst Media, LLC. A business built by a Mama on a mission to help raise the voices of powerful women and girls. We thank you for your support!In Gratitude,Rachael Laya & Cyla Grace Hoffman

Kevin Carroll, author of A Kids Book About Belonging and Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, discusses role models, writing books, and pink elephant chocolates with Ana of AMC Princess Ana.View interview on YouTube (view video)*Want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast? Or… I wonder if any of you would be interested in interviewing one of our authors? Write to us or record a message and email us at listen@akidsco.com.

Jelani Memory, CEO and founder of A Kids Company About and author of A Kids Book About Racism, discusses Black history, Black heroes, and favorite superheroes with Kohen of Team End Racism.View interview on YouTube (view video)*Want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast? Or… I wonder if any of you would be interested in interviewing one of our authors? Write to us or record a message and email us at listen@akidsco.com.

Jelani Memory, founder of A Kids Book About and author of A Kids Book About Racism, talks about knowing racism by how it makes you feel.A Kids Book About Racism (view book)Full Book Description:Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you'll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens.This is one conversation that's never too early to start, and this book was written to be an introduction for kids on the topic.About the Author:Jelani Memory is an African American entrepreneur, thinker, and constant learner. He lives in Portland OR, with his wife and six kids. He still wants to be an artist when he grows up.*If you want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast or if you have a question you'd like us to consider, have a grownup email us at listen@akidsco.com and we'll send you the details. 

Hi everyone and welcome to this episode of the teaching behavior together podcast, today we are going to chat about some of my favorite SEL read alouds. These are must haves for your classroom bookshelves. All of the books will be linked in the description of this podcast. You will be using my amazon affiliate link so I do benefit monetarily from your purchase if you choose to use that link. The first book or really book set is the Little Spot of Emotions book set. This is an 8 book series with books about happiness, kindness, anger, sadness, etc. The books are great when you are introducing emotions and can be an essential addition to a classroom library. The next book set would be the Worry Woos. These are a series of books about emotions and provide students with strategies for managing those emotions. They also come with plush toys that could be a great addition to your classroom. These books are super fun and engaging for all of your students. I also highly recommend the Kids Book About books. You can pick from so many topic areas like empathy, anxiety, sharing, etc. You can look through all of the topics and pick which ones you are interested in. The books are great for some of the more challenging topics to talk about with your students as they provide the language needed to talk about these topics. My fourth recommendation would be the What Should Darla or What Should Danny Do books. These are books about decision making and power of choices. The books come with multiple stories making them perfect for a series within your classroom. I have included links for all of these books in the description below. Little Spot Books https://www.dianealber.com/Worry Woos https://www.worrywoos.com/A Kids Book About https://akidsco.com/What Should Danny Do https://www.whatshoulddannydo.com/Resources Discussed in this EpisodeFree Behavior Intervention GuideFollow me on InstagramJoin my email list

Chris and Claire chat with Everyday Legend, Chris Barfield. Barfield is the Director of Youth Development at Urban Dove and is part of our Everyday Legends celebratory campaign. Check out Urban Dove at www.urbandove.org and on Instagram and Twitter at @urbandovenyContact us at www.chjs.org, on all social media channels @CHJSorg and email at team@chjs.orgSpecial shout out to A Kids Book About @akidsco and Megan's Bartlett INCREDIBLE book, A Kids Book About Trauma. Follow us on social and DM if you'd like a (free) copy! 

In 2018, Jelani Memory wrote a book for his six kids titled, A Kids Book About Racism. At that time Jelani had 5 children, 4 white and 1 brown, and a new brown baby on the way. Having grown up in the whitest city in America, Jelani knew first hand that talking about racism is difficult and that most parents don't know how to do it. Since then, Jelani has built an entire media company around having difficult, and necessary conversations with children. A Kids Company About, that's the name of Jelani's company, has published over 50 books ranging from topics like Divorce, Voting, Cancer, Empathy, and Being Non-Binary.  They recently expanded beyond books and have created a kids podcast network and a streaming platform for kids ages 10-15 to explore different Careers, Life Skills, and Big Ideas. Jelani's end goal is to empower kids through storytelling. He believes that all children need to see themselves and their experiences in the stories they interact with. Use the promo code BETTER for 50% off your first box subscription order from A Kids Company About.   About Jelani Jelani is a Husband, Father + co-founder of A Kids Book About, and a software company called Circle.  A Kids Company About, makes kids books that matter. There are no dragons, silly bears, or cute tales about princesses. Only the challenging, empowering, and important topics that kids experience every day. Kids' lives are complicated, and our mission is to help kids and their grownups have honest conversations about things that matter.   Connect with Jelani Website https://akidsco.com Instagram https://akidsco.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/akidsco Twitter https://twitter.com/akidsco Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelanimemory/   Support the Show Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoy the show, you can provide support in a number of ways.  1. Shop Beautycounter- The number one way you can support the podcast is by supporting my business with Beautycounter. Use the promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order https://www.beautycounter.com/regannelson?goto=/ 2. Support my affiliate partners- I've partnered with brands whose products I use (and love) as an ambassador. You can support the podcast by shopping with these brands using my codes/link.  Shop Dropps - Regan's favorite clean and green laundry and dishwasher pods. https://dropps.pxf.io/3PYGvn. Promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off your first order. Promo code somethingbetter15 for 15% off for existing customers Shop Plants By People- mixable wellness drinks that are thoughtfully crafted from 100% organic superfoods, botanicals, and adaptogens. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER15 for 15% off our first order https://plantsbypeople.com/?rfsn=6313100.79daa7 Shop Branch Basics- Regan's favorite cleaning products. Promo code SOMETHINGBETTER for 15% off all Starter Kits, except the Trial Kit https://links.branchbasics.com/thisorsomethingbetter 3. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/thisorsomethingbetter

How do we process all of these big feelings when someone we love passes on?  This one is a bit on the heavy side, friends as we talk candidly about death, the process of dying and grieving those we love when they pass on. Listen in on our secular (non-religious) conversation about it all, in a podcast recorded soon after the sudden loss of a family member. As always, this is a made for kids episode, and the talks between us are supported by A Kids Book About Death by Author Taryn Schuelke.Dad, this one's for you. You are loved and will be missed more than you know. Dedicated to Lowell Pryor (1949 - 2022)_______________________________________________________________If you like what you hear, we'd love to connect directly with you! Subscribe to this show on your chosen platform + join our tribe online at www.shesoundslikeme.com. Connect with us on social @shesoundslikeme on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn,  Youtube and and our Facebook Page ++ contribute to the community conversation in the She Sounds Like Me Group on Facebook!Massive thanks to the awesome friends that lent their voices to our vision at the top of each episode.  Kelley Buttrick, Jill Perry, Nicole & Lila Britton, Trevor Johns, Caroline Slaughter, Tiffany Morgan, Cassie & Sabrina Glow ++ Jason Shablik & Van Gunter for their audio genius - we adore you all! For more information on the show, questions, comments, to share good vibes happening in your world or to request Cyla or Rachael as the Voice for your next message - drop us a line at hello@shesoundslikeme.com or share your voice with us and leave us a message at (678) 653-4110. For additional samples of our voice over work and more at www.layahoffman.com and www.cylagrace.com. She Sounds Like Me is produced by Creative Catalyst Media, LLC. A business built by a Mama on a mission to help raise the voices of powerful women and girls. We thank you for your support!In Gratitude,Rachael Laya & Cyla Grace Hoffman

At the time that A Kids Book About Racism was published, there was no other book like this.  There was no other book written FOR kids talking directly about racism, let alone a book that was written by someone who looked like Misasha's mixed-race kids.  She still has that copy; they've read it as a family countless times, and the kids have read it themselves a ton since then.  Since then, she's added about ten more A Kids Book About books to her family library.  Today we have the true honor of talking with Jelani Memory, the founder of A Kids Co, who sits down with us to talk about something that's close to our hearts: talking to our kids.     How do we talk to them?  What do we talk to them about?  And what do kids REALLY want to talk about?     We dive into these questions, and so many more, on this episode, which is a must-listen for parents - or really, anyone who has an interest in how this generation of kids are going to show up in the world as adults.   What to listen for:  What prompted the move from a single A Kids Book About Racism to an entire company, A Kids Co, which aims to empower your kids to be their best selves  How the publishing industry received this brand new, intentional, diverse book publishing model Jelani's tips for how parents can have uncomfortable conversations with their children about race, and more The positive impact open conversations have - and the effect shutting them down can have - on the long-term parent-child relationship    About Jelani:   Jelani Memory is a constantly curious writer, entrepreneur, and storyteller. He lives in his hometown of Portland, OR, with his wife and six kids.  Related Links:    A Kids Co – buy one or an entire series of books for your kids and you to open up conversation!   You Are Not Alone – the new children's book from the Alphabet Rockers   

Have you ever been to  support group? I hadn't, until a couple of months ago - I was going down a grief rabbit hole on the internet, just looking for advice and other people to relate to and who knows what… but I came across a local bereavement support group for people who have experienced the same type of loss that I have with my mom. So I decided, what the heck, let's try this… I've only been to two so far (it's monthly), but it's definitely been helpful to me.Brennan Wood is the executive director of Dougy Center, the National Grief Center for Children & Families. They provide support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and families who are grieving can share their experiences before and after a death. Brennan is also the secretary of the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. And, she was once a grieving child herself. But I'll let her tell you more about that.She's also an author of a book coming out in January, called A Kids Book About Grief.So I loved talking to Brennan about how she started talking about her grief, how we can help kids talk about theirs, and how there really is no “right” way to grieve.Pre-order Brennan's new book, A Kids Book About Grief: https://bit.ly/kidsbookgriefCheck out Dougy Center: dougy.orgBooks recommended by Mentally Together guests: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentally-togetherMentally Together is a creation from Cassidy Quinn in collaboration with Coba.fm.Zoom+Care ZoomCare offers same-day doctor visits—that you can book online or from their app. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/cassidyquinn)

@mejoetowne @kckatalyst This week I'll be chatting with the Katalyst of Creativity, the Philosopher of Play, the Instigator of Inspiration himself -Kevin Carroll. Aka KC. Kevin's journey has led him from the playgrounds of Philadelphia to the soccer fields of Germany, across Nike's campus and onto the floor of the United Nations. His ability to show humanity to itself with a wide open heart and a curiosity about our connection is one of the reasons that Ted has asked him onto their stage multiple times. He has been an Alchemist to so many, but how he alchemized his own journey is the source of his magic. More about Kevin- Kevin is an author of four highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press, McGraw-Hill and A Kids Book About. He has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, Adidas, Walt Disney, Target, Proctor & Gamble, Columbia Sportswear, Mattel, the National Basketball Association and many others. Kevin has dedicated his life to advancing education, sports and play as a vehicle for social change and success. He was honored to address the United Nations as part of the UN Year of Sports for Development and Peace in 2005 and is an ongoing advisor and active supporter for many global social innovation organizations. Kevin was named by SUCCESS magazine as one of 19 “SEERS – changing the world!” Twitter & IG: @kckatalyst LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevincarrollkatalyst/ Website: https://kckatalyst.com/ SHOW NOTES Joseph Campbell, “The Hero's Journey” - https://billmoyers.com/content/ep-1-joseph-campbell-and-the-power-of-myth-the-hero%E2%80%99s-adventure-audio Where the Wild Things Are - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19543.Where_the_Wild_Things_Are TEDX Talk-The Power + Magic of Matriarchs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiXpVamxxoU Rules of the Red Rubber Ball by Kevin Carroll - http://www.randomhousebooks.com/books/24490/ Aspen Play Summit (Kobe and Kevin) - https://youtu.be/JkGCJP471NE Smudging Link - https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/smudging# The Primacy of Movement Book by Maxine Sheets-Johnstone - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17601160-the-primacy-of-movement Kids Book about Belonging by Kevin Carroll - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52383763-a-kids-book-about-belonging 3 Things that went well Practice with Martin Seligman- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOGAp9dw8Ac Dr. Seligman explains the Three Good Things Exercise and how it promotes happiness. Language - https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/how-learning-a-language-changes-your-brain Content Warning: The Topic of Abandonment 39:51-42:46

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Jelani Memory, Co-Founder and CEO at A Kids Book About. Jelani talks about origins of the book series and the writing process of his book, A Book About Racism. He also gives a sneak peek of what's to come with A Kids Company About. Dr. B and Seth provide a brief preview of the podcast's season two which will focus on generational differences.   “I think you're so spot on and timely in that the littles are just chomping at the bit to have these conversations that adults have been scared to talk about.” -Dr. B [16:55]   “My thesis is really simple. It's that I think everyone has a story to tell, which then by virtue of that means everyone has a kids book inside them that can be written, because everyone's story truly is valuable and remarkable.” -Jelani Memory [20:48]   What You Will Learn: [00:00] Intro [02:14] Meet Jelani [04:??] Writing A Kids Book About Racism and starting the book series [10:18] Some of the hurdles from writing the book [13:29] Response from kids, parents and grandparents [20:22] About the book series [22:25] Who gifted Jelani his resilience [25:38] Seeking a father figure [30:44] Creating a company and what's to come [43:34] How to stay connected with A Kids Company About [45:40] Outro   Leave a lifeprint!   Resources: Email Dr. B: contact@drbconnections.com Visit her website: drbconnections.com Connect with her on Facebook: facebook.com/dr.bconnections Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/dr.beasley Visit A Kids Company About: akidsco.com   Our partners: Truth Work Media: truthworkmedia.com

In the season two premiere of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Jelani Memory, Co-Founder and CEO at A Kids Book About. Jelani talks about origins of the book series and the writing process of his book, A Book About Racism. He also gives a sneak peek of what's to come with A Kids Company About. Dr. B and Seth provide a brief preview of the podcast's season two which will focus on generational differences.   “I think you're so spot on and timely in that the littles are just chomping at the bit to have these conversations that adults have been scared to talk about.” -Dr. B [16:55]   “My thesis is really simple. It's that I think everyone has a story to tell, which then by virtue of that means everyone has a kids book inside them that can be written, because everyone's story truly is valuable and remarkable.” -Jelani Memory [20:48]   What You Will Learn: [00:00] Intro [02:14] Meet Jelani [04:??] Writing A Kids Book About Racism and starting the book series [10:18] Some of the hurdles from writing the book [13:29] Response from kids, parents and grandparents [20:22] About the book series [22:25] Who gifted Jelani his resilience [25:38] Seeking a father figure [30:44] Creating a company and what's to come [43:34] How to stay connected with A Kids Company About [45:40] Outro   Leave a lifeprint!   Resources: Email Dr. B: contact@drbconnections.com Visit her website: drbconnections.com Connect with her on Facebook: facebook.com/dr.bconnections Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/dr.beasley Visit A Kids Company About: akidsco.com   Our partners: Truth Work Media: truthworkmedia.com

On this episode of Humanizing Tech, we were joined by Jelani Memory, CEO and Founder of A Kids Book About. Jelani's company publishes books to help kids and their grownups have honest conversations about things that matter. He authored the first book in the series, A Kids Book About Racism. We discussed that magic time before age 9 where kids and parents are reading together, how parents can become co-learners alongside their kids, and how reading these challenging, empowering and important books to our kids can ultimately enable them to lead better lives. Listen in to hear why our kids are more ready for these conversations than we realize. Learn more about Jelani's work and find his books at A Kids Book About.

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Matthew Winner, Head of Podcasts at A Kids Book About. Matthew talks about how to use books to have difficult situations and what he has learned over the years. He also shares what A Kids Podcast About has planned for the future.   “We can all serve everyone better by just talking more even if it's going to be messy. Because being messy can still have the effect of being seen, and being seen is a really big tool.” - Matthew Winner [12:18]   “It is so true that the best way to keep somebody safe is to talk about what's on the other side of the door before you walk through the door.” - Dr. B [35:32]   What You Will Learn: [00:37] Intro [02:33] Meet Mathew Winner [05:33] What is A Kids Book About [08:24] The most difficult and easiest of producing the podcast [10:23] How to have difficult conversations with kids [18:40] How books can create a safe space [20:10] When should parents broach certain subjects [28:46] How books are there when we need there [33:12] Some practical takeaways [37:59] How to contact Matthew Winner [39:54] Outro   Leave a lifeprint!   Resources: Email Dr. B: contact@drbconnections.com Visit her website: drbconnections.com Connect with her on Facebook: facebook.com/dr.bconnections Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/dr.beasley Learn more about A Kids Book About: akidsbookabout.com Listen to A Kids Podcast About: a-kids-book-about-the-podcast.simplecast.com Visit Matthew Winner's website: matthewcwinner.com Follow Matthew on Twitter: @MatthewWinner Find Mathew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-winner-23aa6426   Our partners: ACEs Aware: acesaware.org Every Neighborhood Partnership: everyneighborhood.org Saint Agnes Medical Center: samc.com Truth Work Media: truthworkmedia.com

We invite you to read along with us, and find this and other important stories at www.AKidsBookAbout.com We are also offering a sweet discount to listeners for all of the amazing books from A Kids Book About,Use this link to score 25% off your first 3 books! All affiliate funds raised through this link are used to donate books from A Kid’s Book About series to fellow listeners and school libraries in neighboring communities.__________________________________________________________________________If you like what you hear, we'd love to connect directly with you! Subscribe to this show on your chosen platform + join our tribe online at www.shesoundslikeme.com. Connect with us on social @shesoundslikeme on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn,  Youtube and and our Facebook Page ++ contribute to the community conversation in the She Sounds Like Me Group on Facebook!Massive thanks to the awesome friends that lent their voices to our vision at the top of each episode.  Kelley Buttrick, Jill Perry, Nicole & Lila Britton, Trevor Johns, Caroline Slaughter, Tiffany Morgan, Cassie & Sabrina Glow ++ Jason Shablik & Van Gunter for their audio genius - we adore you all! For more information on the show, questions, comments, to share good vibes happening in your world or to request Cyla or Rachael as the Voice for your next message - drop us a line at hello@shesoundslikeme.com or share your voice with us and leave us a message at (678) 653-4110. For additional samples of our voice over work and more through our business websites at www.layahoffman.com and www.cylagrace.com. She Sounds Like Me is produced by Creative Catalyst Media, LLC. A business built by a Mama on a mission to help raise the voices of powerful women and girls. We thank you for your support!In Gratitude,Rachael Laya & Cyla Grace Hoffman

Kevin is an author of four highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press, McGraw-Hill and A Kids Book About. He has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, adidas, Walt Disney, Target, Proctor & Gamble, Columbia Sportswear, Mattel, the National Basketball Association and many others. For more, visit our show notes at https://loveworksleadership.blog/2021/04/05/episode-53-the-power-of-play-with-kevin-carroll/.

Dear parents,In S3 of Parenting in the Trenches, we're taking a look at tough but important conversations we need to be having with our kids - both for their own welfare and in support of the wellbeing of our relationships with others. It's tempting to shy away from topics that we don't feel fully educated about and have a big impact, for fear we'll get it wrong. This is the very reason I'm including this series. I want to invite you to get it wrong with me and not stay stuck there. I want you to bravely step into what can feel like dangerous territory, and know your tribe is with you. Let's ask ourselves some hard questions, trusting that it's in the best interest of our kids to do so. In the end, it'll better equip us for raising kids who think critically and love themselves and others fiercely. E1 tackles how we raise kids with a strong awareness of racial injustice and engage in the work ourselves - both in our homes and in our communities.  For lasting change to happen, we must have ongoing conversations with our kids about what racism looks like, the impact it has, and how to change it - in ourselves and in our systems. You can't start too young. If you feel stuck about where to begin, listen to Parker Johnson's wisdom in today's episode and check out these resources:Recommended online courses:Intentional Activism by Ivirlei Brookes, for those who are non-BIPOC Learning to have uncomfortable conversations about race (Canada-based) with Salem DebsCheck out Parker Johnson's This is Table Talk site to learn more about his incredible work.Recommended podcasts: Parenting Decolonized Good Ancestorand podcasts for kids, A Kids Book About...Recommended reading: So You Want To Talk About Race, by Ijeoma OluoWhite Fragility, by Robert DiangeloHow to be an Anti-racist, by Ibram X. KendiMe & White Supremacy, by Layla F. SaadThe Skin We're In, by Desmond ColeReading for Youth/YA: The Hate U Give, by Angie ThomasAll American Boys, by Jason Reynolds & Brendan KielyReading for kids: Race Cars: a children's book about white privilege, by Jenny DevennyA Kid's Book About Racism, by Jelani MemoryAnti-Racist Baby picture book, by Ibram X. Kendi & Ashley LukashevskyMay WE learn to do better. Every. Single. Day.Thank you for showing up,Karen

On our first-ever episode of the Dad Pod, Michael and Greg chat with Jelani Memory, the Author of A Kids Book About Racism and the Founder of A Kids Book About, a new kind of publishing company that makes challenging, empowering and important books to start conversations for kids and their grownups. As the proud father of six kids in a blended family, Jelani shares his experience with fatherly role models, raising a mixed race family, having tough conversations with kids and, of course, poop. Follow Jelani at @jelanimemory on IG and learn more about A Kids Book About: https://akidsbookabout.com/. Follow us at @lalo on IG and learn more about Lalo: https://meetlalo.com/.

For years, Kevin Carroll has inspired people with his masterful storytelling and encouragement on the dynamics of play at work. And in this episode, you'll hear from Kevin about why positivity, hard work, and a dose of play in the workplace are the recipe for success in all walks of life. Episode Highlights: 06:15 - Kevin's Bamboo Story 15:51 - Being too good for Certain Work 18:15 - Imposter Syndrome 21:10 - Best moments of Kevin's career 25:02 - Advice for Kevin's younger self 28:32 - Advice for people going through challenges 31:47 - Routines of successful people 34:08 - The concept of play in business 37:27 - How Kevin is practicing what he preaches during the Pandemic 42:58 - Advice to Bamboo Nation Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu Order the What's Going Well? Book at https://amzn.to/3rBePLy  Guest at a Glance Kevin is an author + instigator of inspiration + creative catalyst. Kevin brings a playful curiosity, a keen understanding of human nature and a lifelong love of competition to all of his endeavors. Kevin is the author of four highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press, McGraw-Hill and A Kids Book About. Kevin has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, adidas, Walt Disney, Target, Proctor & Gamble, Columbia Sportswear, Mattel, the National Basketball Association and many others. Kevin was named by SUCCESS magazine as one of 19 “SEERS – changing the world!” Kevin believes that play is serious business!   Kevin Carroll engages an audience with his masterful story-telling skills to entertain, enlighten, and challenge business leaders and worldwide audiences. Using lessons garnered from the spirit and dynamics of play, Kevin helps them understand how to enliven and enrich their work lives, enhance innovation, and improve team dynamics and interpersonal communication. Learn more about Kevin at https://kckatalyst.com/  Learn more about Kevin's "A Kid's Book About Belonging" Rip City Rise Up Notable Quotes “How you do the little things is how you do all things.” “Hard work never goes unrewarded.” “Everybody doesn't have to like you and you don't have to be for everybody and it's okay.” “Pay attention to your intention.” “You're going to have these times where you glitch, where you have a little hiccup where things aren't quite right. Do you let that derail you or do you hang in there and try to find a way?”   Learn more about Greg Bell More than just a motivational speaker, Greg Bell is a Portland, Oregon based thought leader, business consultant, and leadership coach. His popular books, What's Going Well? and Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential Of Teams And Individuals, have inspired an array of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Disney, and Comcast, to the Portland Trail Blazers and Division I NCAA athletic teams like the Oregon Ducks Football and the Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball.  Visit Greg's website. Connect with Greg LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

It's always hard to know where to start those conversations about difficult topics with your children. We often feel they may be too young or too innocent to have these conversations, but the reality is they are curious and curious minds deserve open conversation.On this episode, I welcome Jelani Memory. He is an author, father, and owner of A Kids Book About. A publishing company geared towards having those difficult conversations with your children.Some of the topics of their books include: Racism, Disabilities, Empathy, Bullying, Depression, Divorce, Body Image, Cancer, Anxiety, Feminism, Mindfulness, and so many more. The books are geared towards school aged children 5+.Here's their website for more info! https://akidsbookabout.com/Promo code: Pedsdoctalk through end of August for $5 off On this episode, Jelani and I speak about how parents can begin the conversation around difficult topics, some of the barriers he sees when starting these conversations, and we discuss the importance of having these conversations with our children.Make sure to follow us @pedsdoctalk @akidsbookabout to continue the conversation  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Carroll is an author + instigator of inspiration + creative catalyst. Kevin brings a playful curiosity, a keen understanding of human nature and a lifelong love of competition to all of his endeavors. Kevin is the author of four highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press, McGraw-Hill and A Kids Book About. He has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, adidas, Walt Disney, Target, Proctor & Gamble, Columbia Sportswear, Mattel, the National Basketball Association and many others. Kevin was named by SUCCESS magazine as one of 19 “SEERS – changing the world!” Kevin believes that play is serious business!  Twitter + IG - @kckatalyst LinkedIn -http://linkedin.com/in/kevincarrollkatalyst

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