The Art Box Academy® Podcast

The Healing Power of Play: A Day in the Life of a Certified Child Life Specialist

Join Lauren Dennis, host of The Art Box Academy Podcast, for an inspiring conversation about healing, hope, the incredible resilience of children and the power of play and creativity.  In this heartfelt episode, Lauren sits down with Sandie Sternberg, M.Ed., CCLS, CPE, a Certified Child Life Specialist with over 40 years of experience supporting children and families through some of life’s most challenging moments.  Listen and hear firsthand how Sandie, Director of Student Engagement & Outreach for Child Life Connection, dedicated her career to helping pediatric patients navigate illness, hospitalization, stress, and uncertainty through the power of play, creativity, and emotional connection. Learn why play is far more than entertainment, especially in a pediatric setting—and its essential role in healing, child development, and emotional expression.   Sandie shares powerful insights on how children process fear, trauma, and big emotions, and why art, imagination, and safe relationships can make all the difference in helping a child feel seen and supported. #pediatrichealthcare #childrenshospitals #childlifespecialist #healingthroughplay #theartboxacademypodcast

Creative Parenting | Behind the Scenes with LA Parent Magazine #Laparent

Join us for an inspiring conversation with the owners and publishers of LA Parent Magazine, Elena and Ron Epstein. As journalists and leaders in media and publishing, Elena and Ron have guided LA Parent into one of the most trusted resources for families throughout Los Angeles.In this episode, hear their behind-the-scenes journey, what inspires them to continuously seek meaningful resources for parents, and how they create valuable content that supports families across the community.March/April Issue: https://www.mirabelsmagazinecentral.com/digitaledition/index.html?id=9d32c1c1-3947-4aec-b5c7-328ec8103daaMay/June Issue: https://www.mirabelsmagazinecentral.com/digitaledition/index.html?id=4e32cfdb-200d-4342-9d61-5cdf78b12d38#Laparent #LaparentMagazine #LosAngelesParents #ParentingPodcast #LAFamilies #CreativeConversations #ThePowerOfCreativity #TheArtBoxAcademyPodcast

Creating Magic: Inside Saki’s World of Children’s Books | A Scholastic and Macmillan Author-Illustrator

In this episode, we sit down with enchanting children's book author and illustrator, Saki Tanaka, dedicated to inspiring young minds through storytelling. She shares her creative process, what sparked her journey into writing, and the heart behind her stories.  Whether you're a parent, educator, or creative, this conversation offers a glimpse into the power of imagination and the impact of meaningful stories in a child’s life. Website: sakitales.com [http://sakitales.com/]IG: @sakitales3 [https://www.instagram.com/sakitales3/?hl=en]Newsletter: The Story Portal Dispatch [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/WXEXZ17]Book links: https://sakitales.com/between-words [https://sakitales.com/between-words]https://sakitales.com/nimbus-plays-alone [https://sakitales.com/nimbus-plays-alone]

Behind the Magic: Karen’s Story from Disney to Real Life #waltdisneyanimationstudios

In this episode, Karen, a former Walt Disney development executive, shares her creative journey and what it was like working behind the scenes in the film industry. You may know her for some of the iconic movies—but did you know the incredible behind-the-scenes stories? Tune in to discover the power of creativity and how to easily integrate creative practices and wisdom into your life—sharpening innovative thinking, strengthening your creative mind, and reminding you that creativity is truly your superpower. #PowerOfCreativity #DisneyProducer #BehindTheScenes #CreativeJourney #waltdisneyanimationstudios

The Power of Creativity: Lessons from USC’s Legendary Marching Band Director, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner #USC

This episode features the legendary Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, longtime director of the University of Southern CaliforniaTrojan Marching Band. You may know him for his iconic leadership—but did you know the incredible behind-the-scenes stories? Tune in to discover the power of creativity and how to easily integrate creative practices and wisdom into your life—sharpening innovative thinking, strengthening your creative mind, and reminding you that creativity is truly your superpower.