Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Author: Jedlie Circus Productions, Inc Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when families share stories, try a new recipe, or simply talk about a movie they just watched together. The Reading With Your Kids Podcast, from Jedlie Circus Productions, Inc, explores that magic in every episode. While the title highlights reading, the conversations here go far beyond the pages of a book. This podcast is really about connection-the kind built through everyday moments, whether you’re cooking, creating, or discovering a new song together. Each episode brings you authentic conversations with authors, educators, and families who share practical ideas and personal stories. You’ll hear about great children’s books, sure, but also about how shared experiences with TV, movies, and music can spark meaningful family discussions. The underlying goal is always to strengthen those essential bonds. Tuning in feels like getting thoughtful, friendly advice on turning daily routines into opportunities for laughter and learning. It’s a supportive space for any parent or caregiver looking to enrich their family life, one shared story or silly kitchen experiment at a time. The tone is warm, inclusive, and focused on the simple, powerful truth that time spent together is the foundation of a strong relationship.
Episodes
Unforgetable Stories Of Love & Survival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:11
In this heartfelt and adventurous episode, Jed welcomes Jessica Collins and Lisa Malamed to celebrate their upcoming picture book Where's Big Dog: A Story of Loss and Love. Inspired by Jessica's beloved golden doodle Luc…
Your Dog Is The Best Children's Book Critic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:06
Reading With Your Kids" welcomes two wonderful guests who celebrate the magic of stories, family, and imagination. First, New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff joins Jed to talk about her new middle grade fantasy…
Get Off The Bench & Play! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:13
On this episode, I welcome Andrea Goldner, affectionately known as Nanni Andi, to talk about her picture book Nanni Andi and Our Adventure to All Friends Park and her lifelong work as a nanny. Andrea shares how, after ra…
Why Reading With Your Kids Still Matters In A  Divided World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:39
In this episode, Jed welcomes third grade teacher and debut picture book author Alex Friedrichs to talk about his heartwarming new book, Sweet Rescue. Alex shares how the story was born in the most surprising way—a 4 AM…
History, Harmony & Hope [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:37
On this episode of Reading With Your Kids, we're celebrating two very different – but wonderfully complementary – books for young readers. First, Jed talks with Maria Dolores Aguila, author of the middle grade novel in v…
Seeking The Light In A Dark World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:48
On this episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast, host Jed Doherty welcomes two amazing middle grade authors who explore how stories can help kids find light, courage, and connection in a complicated world. First, J…
The Cost of Sacrifice: Parenting, Trauma, and YA Fantasy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:19
In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes Cliodhna O'Sullivan, author of the YA romantasy Her Hidden Fire, and Steph Carse, creator of the picture book I Am Awesomely Made. First, Jed chats wit…
What Happens When A Wish Breaks Your Family? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:17
In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes author Celesta Rimington to talk about her powerful new middle grade novel "Reach." Centered on a boy named Denver, Reach explores the compli…
Can Astronauts Be Black? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:41
In this inspiring episode of the Reading With Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty sits down with former Major League Baseball player turned artist and author Micah Johnson to talk about his powerful new middle grade nove…