Episodes 225
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (49)
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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. 

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Recent Episodes

S5E33 How correcting clubfoot improves the lives of kids with Daphne Sorensen

Jun 08, 2026 37m

Send us Fan MailI have spent decades trying to help kids thrive. Unfortunately, the adversities children and youth face are varied and persistent, and the victories over them are few and far between.…

S5E32 How executive functioning coaches help neurodivergent kids with Norrine Russell

Jun 01, 2026 36m

Send us Fan MailInterest in executive functioning coaches for neurodivergent kids has grown considerably over the last five years, which is both exciting and worrisome. It is exciting because coaches…

Memorial Day Episode: Poppies for remembrance

May 25, 2026 4m Bonus

Send us Fan MailIn this mini Memorial Day episode, I look at poppies as a symbol of remembrance that you can share with the kids in your life. A link to “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae is at…

S5E31 How homeopathy can help families with Marcus Fernandez

May 18, 2026 51m

Send us Fan MailThe science is clear: A one-size-fits-all approach to education or mental health does not work. But what about physical health? I am hearing more and more parents complain about the…

S5E30 How storytelling builds resilience in kids with Candace Lee and Eric Newman

May 11, 2026 35m

Send us Fan MailThe children’s middle grade action and adventure novel, George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend, was written by long-term collaborators Candace Lee and Eric Newman. Bringing…

S5E29 What quality out-of-school-time programming does for kids with Kevin Cripe

May 04, 2026 37m

Send us Fan MailKevin Cripe changed the culture of his under-resourced school in Modesto, California, with an afterschool program devoted to…chess. Kevin and I discuss his motivation for starting the…

S5E28 Why we need to rethink how we teach grammar with Patty McGee

Apr 27, 2026 32m

Send us Fan MailGrammar. If the thought of it makes you anxious, you are not alone. My guest this episode, Patty McGee, wants to change that by changing how we teach the subject. The pedagogy that…

S5E28 What you need to know about trends in childcare affordability with Meghan Salas Atwell

Apr 20, 2026 30m

Send us Fan MailIf we want to improve the economy, if we want to make the population healthier, or even if we want to reduce the deficit, leading economists tell us that we should invest in early…

S5E27 How to redefine childcare practices with Antoinette Elliott

Apr 13, 2026 38m

Send us Fan MailWhen it comes to programs and services for children and families, researchers and practitioners should work hand-in-hand: research should guide practice and, in turn, study what is…

S5E26 Why independent tutoring and assessment might benefit your neurodivergent kid with Kait Feriante

Apr 06, 2026 40m

Send us Fan MailThe research is conclusive: strong public education systems benefit individuals, communities, and, ultimately, society in myriad ways. Unfortunately, public education systems across…

S5E25 Why early reading interventions are important with Faye Bankler Casell

Mar 30, 2026 47m

Send us Fan MailFaye 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…

S5E24 How to bring dignity and hope to youth in foster care with Rob Scheer

Mar 23, 2026 34m

Send us Fan MailThe 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…

S5E23 How to know when you need an attorney to advocate for your kid with Paula Yost

Mar 16, 2026 38m

Send us Fan MailAs 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…

S5E22 What you need to know about the IEP process with Vicki Christensen

Mar 09, 2026 41m

Send us Fan MailDo 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…

S5E21 How to help neurodivergent kids succeed in college with Tara Williams

Mar 02, 2026 37m

Send us Fan MailThe challenges of transitioning from high school to college are difficult for everyone. For neurodivergent kids, these challenges can be overwhelming. My guest this episode is Tara…

S5E20 What you can learn from summer camps to benefit the kids in your life with Matthew Kaufman

Feb 23, 2026 35m

Send us Fan MailThere are summer camp fanatics, individuals who attribute their best qualities to the counselors they had, the songs they sang, the skits they performed, and the friendships they made…

S5E19 How a positive financial mindset benefits kids with Darla Bishop

Feb 16, 2026 36m

Send us Fan MailDarla Bishop likes to talk about a family’s relationship with money, like money is a person. The more I listened to her and thought about it, the more I recognized the parallels. A…

S5E18 How communities can promote child oral health with Shelly Buckholz

Feb 09, 2026 23m

Send us Fan MailThe guest for Talking About Kids’ second episode of National Children’s Dental Health Month is Shelly Buckholz.  Shelly is the Sealant Program Manager for the Arizona Department of…

S5E17 Why children’s oral health is a public health concern with David Krol

Feb 02, 2026 43m

Send us Fan MailFebruary is National Children’s Dental Health Month. To kick it off, I asked David Krol on the podcast to provide an overview of children’s oral health. David is former Chair of the…

S5E16 How grandparents play a crucial role in supporting kids with autism with Theresa Lyons

Jan 26, 2026 42m

Send us Fan MailAutism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that it is a defined by a variety of conditions that, themselves, may exist on continuums. This can make it difficult…and anxiety provoking…for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Talking About Kids have?

Talking About Kids has published 225 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

Is Talking About Kids still active?

Talking About Kids is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 33m.

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