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 me - 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.

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How to utilize the performing arts to increase hope, empathy, and self-worth in kids

Release date: May 16, 2022 My guest this episode is David Simmons. David is an actor, musician, director, playwright, composer, and...

How to help kids with visual arts

Release date: May 9, 2022 In this episode, I talk with Tyanna Buie. Tyanna is a visual artist whose work is exhibited nationally,...

How to create positive entertainment for young children

Release date: May 2, 2022 My guest for this episode is Tommy Snider, the writer, director, and star of the YouTube children’s series...

What we know about school safety

Release date: April 25, 2022 My guest for this episode is Aaron Kupchik, Professor of Sociology at the University of Delaware and the...

How understanding discrimination can help all kids

Release date: April 18, 2022 In this episode, I talk with Iya Affo. Iya is a Culturalist, a Historical Trauma Specialist, and the...

How experiencing nature benefits kids

Release date: April 11, 2022 In this episode, I talk with psychologist Andrew Lenartz about his research on how connecting with nature...

How partnering with faith-based organizations can help kids

Release date: April 4, 2022 In this episode, I discuss the benefits and misconceptions of partnering with faith-based organizations with...

What works for Native kids

Release date: March 28, 2022 In this episode, I talk with Patty Talahongva - documentary filmmaker and senior correspondent for Indian...

What statewide surveys know about our kids

Release date: March 21, 2022 In this episode, I talk with Wendy Wolfersteig - Director of Evaluation and Partner Contracts at the...

What national surveys know about our kids

Release date: March 14, 2022 In this episode, I talk with Sarah Lindstrom Johnson - professor at Arizona State University and expert on...

How LEGO engages kids' creativity

Release date: March 7, 2022 In this episode, I talk with Peter Johnson - Head of Creation at LEGO - about what parents, teachers, and...

What we can learn from videogames

Release date: February 28, 2022 In this episode, I talk with James Paul Gee - the leading expert on why kids like videogames - about...

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