Episode 54: Have adults forgotten how to...

In this episode, Cari and Jim explore what it means to build a true culture of communication—one that values connection over compliance. Show Notes: Communication Bill of Rights QuickTalker Freestyle Speech Device from AbleNet Subscribe to Cari's Newsletter 

Join Cari and Jim for a lively discussion on the difference between declarative and imperative language in supporting children's communication. They show how constant quizzing with imperatives can feel stressful, while declarative comments create shared attention, spark curiosity ... Show More

In this episode, Cari and Jim explore the concept of play schemas...repeated patterns of behavior that reveal how young children learn and make sense of the world. Defender of Play T-Shirt 

The conversation with Heather Bernt-Santy from That Early Childhood Nerd picks up from last time. The group reminisces acout learning from Tom's classic video clips before returning to the topic of honoring childhood. How do we honor the child who is not like everyone else? Where ... Show More

You are in for a treat! This is my first interview and it's with my friend and fellow Speech Language Pathologist, Racheal. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares some golden nuggets in this episode. Learn the importance of meeting toddlers where they’re at developmentally to h ... Show More

It's that time of year again – the start of a new school year! Whether you're a seasoned parent or you have a new kindergartener, the mixed feelings of nervousness, excitement, and anxiety are likely familiar. In this episode, we are going to talk about transitioning smoothly int ... Show More

Do you ever get the feeling that your child isn’t paying attention to anything you say? Do you ever pour your heart out for a solid 15 minutes only to hear, “huh?” Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what the Bible says about effective communication and what we ca ... Show More

In episode 205 we talk about how understanding and supporting the emotional needs of our neurodivergent children is like learning a new language.  This Perspectives episode brings the insights from three of our guests together to talk about how we can connect with our children an ... Show More

Season 5 of our podcast kicks off with highlights from expert voices in early relational health, pediatrics, and publishing, captured live at the Reach Out and Read Leadership Conference in New York City in May 2024. 

On this episode, we feature two stories all about the hectic, maddening, hair-pulling side of raising kids. Plus, we feature some very special guests reading the credits. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Mary Lea Carroll tries to figure out how her mom raise ... Show More

Do your children scream and throw tantrums when things don’t go their way? Do minor frustrations seem to spark major meltdowns on a daily basis? Do you feel embarrassed and unsure of how to handle your child’s meltdowns in public? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discu ... Show More

Your teen's disrespect often stems from deeper issues — are you looking past the surface? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the need for honest dialogue and appropriate consequences when a serious lack of respect occurs. They emphasize the importance o ... Show More