Talking About Kids
Talking About Kids is a weekly podcast for parents, educators, and direct service providers that explores the latest information on issues impacting children and adolescents, from preventing bullying to unlocking creativity. Hosted by R. Bradley Snyder, author of The 5 Simple Truths of Raising Kids, each episode presents a new topic and introduces listeners to authors, academics, and visionaries from around the globe.
Podcasting since 2022 • 216 episodes
Talking About Kids
Latest Episodes
Why independent tutoring and assessment might benefit your neurodivergent kid with Kait Feriante
The research is conclusive: strong public education systems benefit individuals, communities, and, ultimately, society in myriad ways. Unfortunately, public education systems across the U.S.A. are facing pressures that, some believe, impede the...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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40:05
Why early reading interventions are important with Faye Bankler Casell
Faye Bankler Casell wants your child to read, and she is doing all she can to make that happen. Faye is a Special Educator, Certified Academic Language Therapist, and Dyslexia Therapist; she has a master’s degree from the Teachers College...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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47:15
How to bring dignity and hope to youth in foster care with Rob Scheer
The black garbage bag. You may or may not know its significance in the foster care system. Either way, my guest this episode will inspire you. Among other things, Rob Scheer is the author of A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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34:44
How to know when you need an attorney to advocate for your kid with Paula Yost
As we have discussed in previous episodes, trained advocates can help protect the rights of kids in IEP meetings and other legal proceedings. Unfortunately, there are times when additional help is required, times when a lawyer is needed. My gue...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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38:34
What you need to know about the IEP process with Vicki Christensen
Do you have questions about the IEP process or even what an IEP is? You are not alone. Thankfully, my guest this episode can help. Vicki Christensen is an experienced, certified IEP advocate. As she describes in her forthcoming book – Uniqu...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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41:30