Podcast: Read-Aloud Revival

RAR # 103: Excellent Nonfiction Picture Books, Gail Gibbons

I ‘m willing to bet that you are familiar with Gail Gibbons’s work. Not only is she incredibly prolific, she is just one of those authors who becomes our go-to when it comes to learning with our kids.  Gail Gibbons is the author of more than 170 books …

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RAR #102: What Kids Really Need (and Want), with Dr. Meg Meeker

When I talk to and meet with other moms, I get a sense that we all want the same thing. We all long to connect with our kids. And, of course, we also want to stay connected – even in the teen years. Well, today’s guest knows all about that,

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RAR #101: 3 Steps to Connecting with Your Kids this Summer

I don’t know about you, but I want to make some really awesome memories with my kids this summer. I don’t want the whole season to pass in a whirlwind of swimming lessons, camping trips, and sticky popsicle juice without getting a chance to look into m…

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RAR #100: Jeanne Birdsall, The Penderwicks, and over 4 Million Downloads

Can you believe it? It’s Episode 100!  And amazingly, we just crossed over a pretty huge milestone here at The Read-Aloud Revival: over 4 million downloads of the podcast. You know, I couldn’t have picked a better guest for this week’s 100th episode ce…

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RAR #99: Meet Lola Dutch (she is just too much!)

Lola Dutch is a little bit … much. And yet, she’s also like so many of us. I think you’re just going to love her! Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Lola Dutch creators Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright. In this episode,

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RAR #98: Introducing Kids to Foreign Language through Reading Aloud

Many of us want to help our children learn a second language, but where do we start? And what if we only speak one language ourselves? Anne Guarnera of Language Learning at Home is joining us today to walk us through it.

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RAR #97: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud with Teens

Last week we talked about reading aloud to kids who can read on their own,  but today we’re taking that a step further and talking about reading aloud with teens.  You know the most important thing about reading aloud with teens, right? Surprise!

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RAR #96: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 8 – 12 Year Olds

If there is one thing I hope you take away from this episode – it’s this: keep reading to your 8-12 year olds.  Kids ages 8-12 are so fun to share books with, and you can have such wonderful conversations with this age group. Plus,

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RAR #95: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 4-7 Year Olds

Kids who are 4-7 years old often love stories and can even begin to enjoy chapter books. Reading aloud to kids this age can be such a delight! You’re also able to have great conversations about what you’re reading together.

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RAR #94: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 0-3 Year Olds

Guess what? The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids is now available everywhere! In this episode, I’m thrilled to share a little from the book about reading aloud to your 0-3 years olds. And of course,

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