Dancing Through the Hump: Recitals, Reindeers & Resilience

We are BACK: ranking things from our month-long trip in Vietnam!

Welcome back to Norah & Mama Time, after 1 month hiatus 😅  In this episode, Norah ranked (almost) everything she experienced in Vietnam on a scale of 1 to 10—from dragon fruits, karaoke, and motorbikes vs. walking, to her schools, and that one time she spent the whole night without Mama and Dada! She can’t help but talk a lot about her siblings and her Uncle Kien, of course. As the school year is around the corner, expect Norah & Mama Time to be released once or twice a month again on Sundays! 💛

Pull My Finger… Let It Go: Jokes & Riddles with Special Guest Host Dada Smooke

In this laugh-out-loud episode, Norah is joined by a very special guest host… long-time listener, big fan of the show, and (in Norah’s words) the funniest person she knows. So who better to talk all about (dad) jokes, riddles, and parodies than the one and only Dada Smooke—Norah’s dad! Together, they dissect the anatomy of a good joke or riddle, improvise a parody of Let It Go (Let It Flow), and even demonstrate Dada’s impressive ability to produce a fart on command, live during the show. Special shoutout to Jimmi Niro’s Dad Jokes: The Good, the Bad, the Terrible and Carole P. Roman’s The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids for inspiring some of the laughs in this episode.

Dancing Through the Hump: Recitals, Reindeers & Resilience

Norah’s been dancing since she was three—and in this episode, she shares everything she’s learned along the way. From ballet and tap to upcoming jazz and hip hop adventures, we talk about the joy of dancing, how confidence grows over time, what it takes to keep going when things get tough, and the friendships she’s built along the way. Whether she’s performing as a reindeer in The Nutcracker or preparing for her first dance competition, Norah shows Mama what resilience (in an 8-year-old!) really looks like. Plus, we talk about “getting over the hump,” how parents can show up for their kids, and why every role—even the tiniest one—matters. And to end: Norah teaches Mama the Vietnamese word for “dance”! 🎧 Join us every Sunday for giggles and lots of hearts. 💫 Speaking of, next episode: Jokes & Riddles!

From Dyslexia & ADHD to Dog Man: The Story of Dav Pilkey, Beloved Children’s Book Author

Norah and Mama dive into the inspiring journey of Dav Pilkey — beloved author of many children's books including Dog Man, Captain Underpants, Super Diaper Baby, & Cat Kid Comic Club. Growing up with dyslexia and ADHD, Pilkey went on to create funny, innovative and heartfelt stories that help kids everywhere fall in love with reading and grow confidence in themselves. They discussed potty humor 💩, plot twists, character redemption, and learning disabilities-turned-superpowers, among so many other storytelling techniques that make Dav Pilkey's books great.  Tune in every Sunday for more insights and giggles with Norah & Mama Time ✨

Having Siblings Is HARD - Why Does NO ONE Talk About It?

I love you but I don’t like you… sometimes. Anyone with a sibling can probably relate — and even find this mindset helpful. In this second episode of Norah & Mama Time, 8-year-old Norah opens up about the highs and lows of life with two younger siblings. Together, she and Mama talk through the hard parts of being an older sister, share tips for handling tricky sibling moments, and even swap stories from Mama’s own childhood with her brother. Come hang out with us every Sunday this summer for insights, giggles, & lots of heart 💖