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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Jedlie Circus Productions, Inc

Reading With Your Kids is all about encouraging parents to read with their kids, and cook with their kids, and do activities with their kids, and experience tv, movies and music together. In other words, our podcast is all about helping parents build stronger relationships with their kids.

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All Episodes

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The Joy of Grandparenting: Justice Alan Page Shares...

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2025/02/09

Justice Alan Page and his daughter Kamie joined us for a delightful conversation about their latest children's book, "Baking Up Love." This heartwarming story celebrates the special bond between a young girl and her grandfather as they bake cupcakes together. Justice Alan Page has certainly accomplished a lot in his life. He is a member of the NFL Hall Of Fame, a former Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. But he shared that the true joys come

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57:19

Unleashing Inner Superpowers, Navigating Middle...

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2025/02/07

Get ready for an inspiring episode of Reading with Your Kids! We're chatting with the talented authors behind two exciting new middle-grade books - Lydia Wayman and Cristina Rouvalis, the co-authors of "Snoopers and Sneakers," and Scott Feld, the author of "DAX to the Max: Blah Blah Blobs vs. the Power Pods." First up, Lydia and Cristina take us inside their delightful novel "Snoopers and Sneakers." This heartwarming story follows two very different sixth-grade girls - one who's autistic and

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55:17

Empowering Teens to Create Their Own Reality

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2025/02/06

In this jam-packed episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of chatting with some fascinating authors about empowering young people to live their best lives. First up was Dr. Ran Anbar, a pediatric pulmonologist who discovered the incredible mind-body connection after working with a patient who could literally think himself into an asthma attack. This led Dr. Anbar on a journey to learn about the power of positive self-talk, inner wisdom, and tools like self-hypnosis. He

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55:17

From Fibs To Forests

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2025/02/04

Calling all nature-loving bookworms! In this captivating episode, we dive into the world of children's literature that celebrates our deep connection to the earth. Join Jed as he chats with two talented authors, Kate Shooltz and Becky Bell, who are using their creative powers to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. First up, we meet Kate, the brilliant mind behind the picture book "Kate the Earthling." Kate shares her personal journey of discovering the concept of "biophilia" - the

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55:17

Embracing Dreams & Building Community

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2025/02/02

Hop on board as we chat with the delightful duo behind the charming children's book "Theodore, the Sloth Who Wants to Race"! Jessica Lawson McCready and her husband Sam join us from the beautiful country of Italy to share the heartwarming story behind their sloth-tastic tale. It turns out Theodore the sloth wasn't just a silly idea - he was actually born out of a low point in Jessica and Sam's own lives. As they were feeling frustrated with their own dreams and ambitions, comparing themselves to a

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55:28

Navigating the Challenges of Social Media and...

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2025/01/31

In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty explores a diverse range of children's books that aim to inspire, empower, and connect young readers. First up Jed welcomes back author Monica Mancillas to discuss her new middle grade romcom, "Taco Tuesday." Monica shares how the book's dual-perspective narrative explores the challenges and emotions of 12-year-olds, as the main characters, Julian and Dulce, navigate the complexities of moving, family dynamics, and budding relationships

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57:01

Hearing The Heart, Solving The Maze

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2025/01/30

Get ready for an inspiring and heartwarming episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast! Today, we're chatting with two incredible authors who are using their talents to make a real difference in the lives of young readers. First up, we'll be talking to Hannah Jessen Conway about her beautiful new picture book, "Love Sounds Like." Hannah's story is a personal one - it was inspired by the journey of her own son who was born profoundly deaf. As Hannah shares, learning of her son's hearing loss was a

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55:14

Building Blocks Of Language

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2025/01/28

If your kids struggle with time management and staying on task, you'll want to tune in to this insightful conversation with Mindy Hudon, the author of the new middle-grade graphic novel "Kodi's Adventure: How I Learned to Defeat the Time Snatcher." As a speech-language pathologist specializing in executive function skills, Mindy has a unique perspective on the challenges kids face when it comes to planning, organization, and time management. In this episode, she shares how she created the character

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56:44

Fight Hate, Make Art

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2025/01/26

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with two talented authors who are bringing extraordinary stories to life! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty sits down with Maria Van Lieshout, the author and illustrator of the YA graphic novel "Song of a Blackbird," and Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw, the creator of the captivating picture book "The Super Volcano." First, Maria shares the fascinating backstory behind "Song of a Blackbird." She explains how discovering her grandparents'

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57:51

From Swans To Superheroes

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2025/01/24

Get ready for an inspiring journey through the world of children's literature! In this episode, we sit down with a talented trio of authors and illustrators who are using their creative talents to empower young readers. First, we chat with Holly Peppe about her delightful new picture book, "Sophie and the Swans." Holly shares the heartwarming true story that inspired her tale of a young girl's special bond with a pair of devoted swans. As we learn, Holly's own experiences living on a picturesque

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59:06

Sailing The Oceans Of Compassion

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2025/01/23

If you're looking for a heartwarming and thought-provoking middle-grade novel that explores themes of diversity, mental health, and environmental stewardship, you'll want to check out "Safe Harbor" by Padma Venkatraman. In this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty sits down with Padma to dive into the inspiration and themes behind her latest book. Padma shares how her own experiences as a young Indian immigrant to the United States shaped her desire to create stories

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56:42

Laughter & Love Knows No Borders

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2025/01/21

If you're looking for a heartwarming and inspiring conversation, you've come to the right place! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with Frankie Thompkins, the new executive director of Clowns Without Borders USA, as well as authors Azizi Tuere and Kao Kalia Yang. Frankie shared the incredible mission of Clowns Without Borders - providing relief through the power of laughter in areas of crisis, both internationally and right here in the US. As she explained,

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55:17

Overcoming Fear & Finding Friendships

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2025/01/19

Join us for a delightful conversation with two talented children's book authors, Cynthia MacKay and Helen Wu! We dive into the magic of nature, the importance of mindfulness, and the rich traditions of Lunar New Year. First up, we chat with Cynthia about her upcoming picture book "If a Bumblebee Lands on Your Toe." Cynthia shares how her own childhood experiences with nature inspired this story, which uses a bumblebee as a metaphor to help kids overcome their fears and anxieties. She emphasizes the

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55:27

Fostering Empathy & Inclusion

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2025/01/17

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids we meet two talented children's book creators, Katie Mazeika and Michael Cooper. You're really going to love learning about their inspiring stories and the important messages behind their books. First, we chatted with Katie Mazeika, the author and illustrator of the picture book "Maybe Just Ask Me." Katie shared her personal journey of losing her eye to cancer as a young child, and the challenges she faced going to school with an eye patch and head scarf

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56:48

Mixed Feelings

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2025/01/16

Get ready for an inspiring and insightful conversation on raising healthy, mindful kids! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty sits down with two remarkable guests - author and illustrator Liana Finck, and the dynamic duo behind the "Live Well, Lead Well" lifestyle, Melissa Collier Coulier and Melanie Samuels. First up, Liana Finck shares the story behind her delightful new children's book, "Mixed Feelings." As Liana explains, the book explores the complex, layered emotions

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55:13

Books As Catalysts For Change

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2025/01/14

In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes author Elly Swartz to discuss her new middle grade novel "Same Page." Elly shares the inspiring story behind the book, which follows a determined young girl named Bess who forms a group of "book warriors" - a team of rock star librarians - to fight a book ban at her school. Elly explains how the visual of books being removed from a school book vending machine was a key part of the story, as she wanted to empower kids to take

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55:17

Hazel Has Her Hands Full

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2025/01/12

Grab your pencils and get ready for an artistic adventure as Jed Doherty welcomes back the dynamic duo behind the beloved Paws series - Nathan Fairbairn and Michelle Assarasakorn. These two creative powerhouses take us on an inspiring journey, revealing the challenges and triumphs of bringing their latest installment in their PAWS graphic novel series, "Hazel Has Her Hands Full," to life. Jed and the guests dive deep into the importance of representation, as they discuss Hazel's visible disability

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55:49

Exploring Faith, Fantasy & the Teenage Experience

Reading With Your Kids Podcast ·

2025/01/10

If you're a fan of young adult fantasy or heartwarming children's stories, this episode is a must-listen! We had the pleasure of chatting with two talented authors who are using their craft to inspire and connect with readers of all ages. First up, we welcomed back Sarah Arthur, the author of the "Once a Queen" and "Once a Castle" YA fantasy novels. Sarah shared the fascinating backstory behind her latest novel, "Once a Castle," and how it evolved from the "book of her heart" to the "book of her

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55:13

Exploring the Magic of Fairies, Leprechauns, and...

Reading With Your Kids Podcast ·

2025/01/09

What a treat we had on the latest episode of Reading with Your Kids! Jed Doherty welcomed back beloved author Kate Korsh to chat about her new chapter book "Oona BrambleGoops: Sideways Magic, Fairies vs. Leprechauns." Kate shared the sophisticated themes she wove into this delightful story, like the imperfections of mentors and the unexpected kindness of leprechauns. As an former elementary school teacher, Kate has a knack for creating characters kids can really connect with, like the enthusiastic

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58:34

Unlocking the Power of Vocabulary

Reading With Your Kids Podcast ·

2025/01/07

If you're a parent looking to give your kids a major boost in reading and overall academic success, this episode is a must-listen. We sit down with the one and only Dr. Joe Lockavitch, a reading expert with over 35 years of experience and a doctorate from Boston University. Dr. Joe shares some truly eye-opening insights about the critical role of vocabulary in a child's development. Did you know there's a "million word gap" between kids who are read to daily versus those who aren't? That gap in

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