RAR #85: Reading “Messy” Books About Hard Topics with Kids

RAR #08: Every Book is a Mystery, Lawrence Goldstone: Did you know that every book is a mystery, and all readers are detectives? In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, I chat with Lawrence Goldstone, author of Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

41 min listen

On Living a Storyformed Life, RAR #17: If you only listen to one episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, let this one be it. This episode is the humdinger of them all, if I do say so myself. ;) I have been dying to talk to Sarah Clarkson since the Read-Aloud Revival was born! by Read-Aloud Revival ®

47 min listen

RAR #09: A University Professor’s Perspective on Reading Aloud, Dr. Catherine Pakaluk: What can a university professor say about the value of reading aloud for future academic and relational success? A lot, actually. If that professor is also a mother of many, she’ll lend a perspective on fitting read-aloud time into busy family life, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

49 min listen

RAR #02: Engaging Conversations- How to Talk to Your Kids About Books, a Conversation with Adam Andrews: Are you hesitant to talk to your kids about books because you don’t know how to do it? In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, I chat with Adam Andrews from the Center for Lit. He gives us some simple tools to help us have better, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

38 min listen

RAR #01: Reading Aloud to Older Kids, a Conversation with Andrew Pudewa: Welcome to the first episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast! You’ll find all of the Read-Aloud Revival episodes right here. In this very first episode of the podcast, Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing and I talk about… why r... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

55 min listen

RAR #12: The Reading Promise: Alice Ozma is the author of The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared. If you read nothing else this year, read this book. I mean it. I swallowed it and immediately knew I had to have Alice on the show. The book is moving, funny, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

43 min listen

RAR #10: The Art of Choosing Books (and starting a book club!) with Heidi Scovel: Heidi Scovel admits that she isn’t a read-aloud superstar. Reading aloud can be hard to fit in when you’re a busy mother of four! But she does know how to choose great books and has had a lot of success starting a book club for her kids called the Book... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

52 min listen

RAR #51: The Golden Age of Children’s Books: Reading aloud is a treat, and Carole Joy Seid wants us to remember that every time we pick up a book to share with our kids. In this episode, she is joining us again to talk about the Golden Age of Children’s Literature. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

53 min listen

RAR #03: “Reading Aloud is Like Comfort Food”- a Conversation with Tsh Oxenreider: I’m really excited about today’s podcast! I got to chat with Tsh Oxenreider from The Art of Simple. Reading plays a major role in Tsh’s family life, and she has a down-to- earth perspective on life and books to share with us. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

51 min listen

RAR #04: Tips & Tricks for Reading Aloud, a Conversation with Jim Weiss: You very likely know and love him already, so listen in while I chat with Jim Weiss about tips and tricks for reading aloud. This was such an awesome conversation that I split it into two episodes! In this episode Jim: gives the scoop on creating great... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

49 min listen

RAR #05: The Importance of Reading Aloud Imperfectly: We got to hear from Jim Weiss about tips and tricks for character voices and how to be skilled storytellers in episode 4 of the podcast. Now listen in as he tells us that it doesn’t need to be done perfectly (and why we shouldn’t even try to make it so... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

36 min listen

RAR #11: Using the Library Without Losing Your Mind, Jamie Martin: What keeps you from making the best use of your local library? For me, it’s the likelihood of losing my sanity. :) On this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, Jamie Martin- editor of Simple Homeschool and blogger at Steady Mom– shares a perspective that... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

48 min listen

RAR #07: A Lifestyle of Reading Aloud, Melissa Wiley: When I think of someone who fully embraces a family culture built around books, Melissa Wiley comes to mind right away. As a mother of six and author of several children’s books, she has managed to make reading aloud a central part of family life in he... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

57 min listen

RAR #15 Poetry Read-Alouds for Parents Who Are Intimidated by Poetry: Caroline Starr Rose has written entire books in verse. Now don’t be intimidated. Her book, May B, has been described as part Hatchet, part Little House on the Prairie, and part Out of the Dust. In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

49 min listen

RAR #06: How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, a Conversation with Ken Ludwig: Are you intimidated by Shakespeare? Do you wonder how you can introduce the bard’s work to your kids if you aren’t all that familiar with it yourself? Ah yes. You’ve come to the right place. :) I am a huge (HUGE!) fan of Ken Ludwig‘s book, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

49 min listen

RAR #24: From Picture Books to Chapter Books & Novels: I’m trying something new for this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m chatting with you one-on-one. Something I hear about a lot is the struggle it can be to make the transition from picture books to chapter ... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

26 min listen

RAR #14: For Parents Who Don’t Like Reading Aloud: Do you enjoy reading aloud? I know a whole lot of people who don’t. But just because you don’t enjoy reading aloud doesn’t mean you can’t build your family culture around books. Today on the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

30 min listen

RAR #31: Reading Aloud for History, Rea Berg: This may be one of the most delightful conversations we’ve had yet on the Read-Aloud Revival. If you haven’t met Rea Berg yet… you’re going to love me for introducing you to her. :) And if you know who she is, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

58 min listen

RAR #44: Magic and Fear in Children’s Books, N.D. Wilson: Do your kids like creepy stories? Some of mine do, and I’ve been curious about the role of both magic and fear in my children’s reading life. There’s no one better to talk to about this than the much loved and celebrated Christian author of the (fanta... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

48 min listen

RAR #19 Reading Aloud to Toddlers- the Why & How: We know we should start reading aloud to toddlers when they are still small, but somehow the logistics of doing just that are really difficult! Today I’d like you to meet Haley & Sarah from Aslan’s Library– a blog I love. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

45 min listen

RAR #52: Bonding Through Books, Tricia Goyer: Tricia Goyer is the well-known author of more than 50 encouraging books for women, moms and teens. She’s also a homeschooling mama of 10, and 7 of her children came to her family through adoption. In this episode, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

42 min listen

RAR #63: Introducing Kids to Chesterton, Nancy Carpentier Brown: The first time Nancy Carpentier Brown read G.K. Chesterton’s work, she didn’t just hate it – she actually burned the book! But things certainly changed. Nancy now not only works with the American Chesterton Society, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

36 min listen

RAR #42: Inspiring Parents in Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge: What inspires you to be a better parent? When Greta Eskridge wants inspiration in her mothering, she doesn’t usually turn to parenting manuals. She turns to her favorite children’s book classics, instead. In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

49 min listen

RAR #13: Learning to Read- What to Do With Your Struggling Reader: Reading aloud plays a major role in a child’s life as he or she is learning to read- especially if he or she is struggling to learn to read! In this podcast episode, Marie Rippel from All About Learning Press shares her thoughts on: how often to read a... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

22 min listen

RAR #32: Q&A with Sarah and Kortney: In today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, Kortney and I chat up the questions you’re asking most. We’re slinging around good stuff like: our favorite religious book recommendations how to keep your kids from getting distracted on your iPad when the... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

41 min listen

RAR #50: How Books Spark Easy Projects & Play: When it comes to activities for your preschoolers, do you often feel overwhelmed? I do. I’ve overcomplicated it in the past, and that’s left me a bit tired when it comes to creating a warm and rich learning environment for my youngest kids. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

44 min listen

RAR #49: Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children: When I first saw Rebecca Bellingham’s TedX talk, Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children, I was so moved that I watched it twice in a row. Then I shot a note off to the Read-Aloud Revival podcast manager: “can we get her on the podcast? by Read-Aloud Revival ®

43 min listen

RAR #55: Best Thanksgiving Books – Cultivating a Spirit of Gratitude: What happens when you get three book-loving ladies together to chat gratitude and the best Thanksgiving books? there’s just a bit of excitement so Sarah orders a book on air! (We love it when she does that! by Read-Aloud Revival ®

40 min listen

RAR # 46: Assigned Versus Free Reading: In this brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions we get at the Read-Aloud Revival… “How much reading should I assign?” I’m chatting with Mystie Winckler about just that, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

53 min listen

RAR #48: Give Your Child the World, Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time– Jamie Martin: We’re a whole week early! We couldn’t hold onto this podcast episode for another day without sharing it with you. Jamie Martin’s brand new book, Give Your Child the World: Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time releases today, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

45 min listen

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