Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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.

Episodes

September 28, 2025 56 mins

Unleashing Creativity: How Authors Adam Wallace and June Smalls Bring Magic to Children's Books
In this exciting episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty sits down with two extraordinary children's book authors who prove that imagination knows no bounds. Adam Wallace, the creative genius behind "Hat Man" and "Turkey in Disguise," shares his incredible journey from self-publishing to becoming a prolific author with over 1...

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Get ready for a delightful dive into the world of storytelling with Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, the dynamic duo behind the beloved Ben Yokoyama book series! In this heartwarming episode of Reading with Your Kids, the creative couple shares the story behind their final installment, "Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Destiny."
Matthew, a self-proclaimed easily confused writer, and Robbi, a talented illustrator with a design backgrou...

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September 25, 2025 55 mins

In this heartwarming episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty explores the power of multicultural children's literature through conversations with two remarkable authors who celebrate family, language, and personal growth.
First, Mari Bellas shares her delightful picture book "Tio Ricky Doesn't Speak English," a touching story that highlights the important role children play as family translators. The book beautifully ca...

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September 23, 2025 56 mins

A Heartwarming Exploration of Adoption and Honesty in Children's Literature
In this captivating episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty delves into the transformative world of children's literature with two remarkable authors who are changing narratives about family, truth, and love.
Allison Olson, an adoptive parent and adopted child herself, shares her groundbreaking book series "Surrounded by Love," which revolutioni...

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In this inspiring episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty sits down with acclaimed author Peter H. Reynolds to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his transformative book, "The Dot." Located in the charming town of Dedham, Massachusetts, Reynolds shares the heartwarming story behind his beloved children's book that has sparked creativity in millions of children worldwide.
"The Dot" tells the story of Vashti, a young girl ...

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September 19, 2025 55 mins

In a groundbreaking conversation about childhood development, author David Epstein reveals why pushing kids into early specialization might be doing more harm than good. His book "Range," now adapted for young readers, challenges traditional thinking about success and personal growth.
Epstein argues that children benefit tremendously from exploring multiple interests rather than narrowing their focus too quickly. Drawing from resea...

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In this captivating episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty takes listeners on a delightful exploration of two remarkable children's books that spark imagination and address childhood experiences.
First, author Sherri L. Smith introduces her speculative middle-grade novel, "Candace, the Universe and Everything." The book follows Candace, an eighth-grader navigating friendship challenges and a mysterious locker with an i...

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September 16, 2025 57 mins

In this inspiring episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty sits down with two remarkable authors who are transforming how children approach challenges and learning.
Lynn Smith, a former CNN news anchor, introduces her children's book "Just Keep Going," a heartwarming story about a mouse navigating big feelings and overcoming fears. Drawing from her experience coaching executives, Smith reveals how she developed a method ...

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September 14, 2025 56 mins

In this captivating episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty explores two remarkable stories that celebrate courage, creativity, and the power of trying new things. Listeners are treated to inspiring conversations with authors Alyssa Colman and Emily Raymond, who share their unique approaches to children's literature.
Alyssa Colman's middle-grade novel "Where Only Storms Grow" transports readers to the challenging era of...

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September 12, 2025 58 mins

Dive into a World of Wonder: Three Incredible Children's Books That Spark Imagination
In this exciting episode of "Reading with Your Kids," host Jed Doherty explores three remarkable children's books that will captivate young readers and parents alike.
First up is "Living Bridges" by Sandhya Acharya, a fascinating non-fiction picture book about an extraordinary engineering marvel in Meghalaya, India. These living bridges are create...

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September 11, 2025 55 mins

Get ready for a heartwarming journey into children's literature with Ali Gilkeson, the New York Times bestselling author who's lighting up bookshelves everywhere! In this delightful episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty sits down with Ali to explore her latest children's book, "Keeping the Light."

Following the success of her debut book "My Lighthouse," Ali returns with anothe...

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September 9, 2025 55 mins

Get ready for an incredible journey through children's literature that will inspire, educate, and warm your heart! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty sits down with three remarkable authors who are changing the landscape of children's books one page at a time.
First up is Wunneanatsu Lamb Cason, who shares the magical story behind "Grandmother Moon," a beautiful picture book that bridges generations and cul...

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September 7, 2025 55 mins

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September 5, 2025 56 mins

Join us for a heartwarming episode of Reading With Your Kids as host Jed Doherty welcomes three inspiring children’s authors—Scott Magoon, DT Scarola, and Lisa Caprelli—to share their latest picture books and the powerful messages behind them. This episode is packed with laughter, creativity, and meaningful conversations about community, diversity, and the magic of storytelling.
Scott Magoon introduces his new book, There’s No Plac...

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September 4, 2025 55 mins

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September 2, 2025 55 mins

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August 29, 2025 56 mins

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August 28, 2025 56 mins

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August 26, 2025 55 mins

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