The Blooming Books Podcast

Everyone loves a party, but what really goes into making it a thoughtful and inclusive experience for all of your guests?!

On our special Author Spotlight episode, we welcome guest, Meredith Staggers, a mom, creative planning influencer and children's book author behind the story, You’re Invited. 

Tune in for her inspirations behind the story, appreciating differences, and ways to spark conversations around inclusive celebrations, the easy way! 

Podcast Segments: 

Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)

Story Spotlight (5:21) 

SEL Resource Highlight (18:15)

#WinoftheWeek (19:00)

Book Link: 

“You’re Invited” by Meredith Staggers 

purchase here: https://amzn.to/48yJdu4

Resource Link: Everyone’s Invited!

teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Blooming-Rose-Kids

Connect with our Guest: 

lifestyle blog - cakeandconfetti.com

connect on social - @cakeandconfetti on fb & insta

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Guiding our kiddos through impending grief and loss can be such a tough topic, especially when we’re dealing with our own emotions as well. 

Our special guest, Sarah Allison, is a mom, elementary educator and children’s book author who’s here to share her insights on her own family’s journey with Alzheimer’s, and the book she wrote to help her girls cope and understand.

Plus, tune in for our book picks and an activity resource to spark the heavy conversation around grief, in a lighter way! 

Podcast Segments: 

Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (7:50) 

Books Picks (15:45)

SEL Resource Highlight (19:50)

#WinoftheWeek (21:00)

Book Links: 

Facing struggles as parents and teachers is inevitable, yet a pivotal way we can teach and model our own less than zen moments for our kiddos facing theirs. 

On this special podcast swap episode, we dive into what triggers our own mom guilt with the Mama You’re Doing Great podcast host, Kendahl Yanez. As a mom who's dealt with postpartum struggles and longing for a sense of community, she’s now created and grown a safe space and online support tribe with her events, forums and her first ever conference! Also, check out her podcast episode where we chat more about facing challenges and supporting one another.

Tune in for our book picks and an activity resource to spark the hard conversation around doing hard things, in a less daunting way! 

Podcast Segments: 

Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (7:25) 

Books Picks (13:00)

SEL Resource Highlight (22:40)

#WinoftheWeek (23:25)

Book Links: 

With the ability to identify, acknowledge and release big feelings, self-regulation is at the heart of emotional support tools.

Our special guest, Carly Kirk, is the lead therapist and co-founder of The Well Counseling Center in Katy, TX. With a background in social work in the public school setting, and now a family therapist in her own practice, she lends her insights and experience as we reflect on our own self-regulation habits, and how to best model it for our kids. 

Plus, tune in for three book picks and one activity resource to spark the tricky conversation around self-regulation, the easy way! 

Podcast Segments: 

Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (9:15) 

Books Picks (19:15)

SEL Resource Highlight (25:35)

#WinoftheWeek (26:22)

Book Links: 

How, why and where we talk with our kids about recognizing, welcoming and appreciating friends of all shapes, sizes and abilities can be tricky to navigate. 

Our special guests, Aydee Deaton and Hayley Von Frank are mama advocates for creating a world that is as kind, accessible and empowering to their kids as it is to all! From acceptable terms, real-world scenarios and heartwarming breakthroughs, it was such a pleasure to learn and grow from them, and in turn, spilling that over into our next generation.  

Plus, tune in for five book picks and one activity resource to spark this meaningful conversation in your home or classroom, the easy way! 

Podcast Segments: 

Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (14:40) 

Books Picks (30:33)

SEL Resource Highlight (45:54)

#WinoftheWeek (46:34)

Book Links: 

From preschool to high school, and beyond, the ability to cultivate and nurture healthy relationships is a true gift in life. 

Our special guests are elementary educators Shana Boettcher and Blair Ganz. They share about how classroom experiences, playground drama and embracing your inner weirdo can be translated into meaningful conversations around granting others the grace, kindness and respect we all strive for. 

Podcast Segments: 

Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (11:55) 

Books Picks (24:34)

SEL Resource Highlight (28:50)

#WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (29:15)

Book Links: 

Hello and welcome to the Blooming Books Podcast with your host, Lauren Piland - children's book author of the Blooming Rose series. Listen in to find out a little more about our vision for this podcast and upcoming episode topics & guests! We're so glad you're here!

Show Notes:

LEARN more about our series and get your custom-signed copy of our first title, Blooming Rose Blasts Off at https://www.bloomingrosekids.com/

TEACH with us by checking out our academic and SEL resources at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Blooming-Rose-Kids