Episode 21: Positivity Mindset

Episode 23: Musical Moods

Finding your jam can be quintessential to regulating your mood. Whether you’re feeling happy or sad, anxious or rad, I bet there’s a song or two that matches your mood. In this episode, we sit with the trio of authors and entertainers that make up the group Tika Tika Time, and learn about their inspirations in creating rhythms, reading and fun for kids. Podcast Segments: Intro & Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (06:25) Book Picks (22:21) How to Connect with Tika Tika Time (29:25) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast “Animals Are Great” by Latifa Reeves, Mark Larson & Lisa Hart “I Love That Train” by Latifa Reeves, Mark Larson & Lisa Hart “Blooming Rose Finds Her Jam!” by Lauren Piland “The Music in Me” by by Sophy Henn “Wild Symphony” by Dan Brown “The Mystwick School of Musicraft” & “The Midnight Orchestra” by Jessica Khoury Connect with our Guests: books & songs - TikaTikaTime.com connect on social - @TikaTikaTime on FB, Insta & YouTube Connect with our Host: books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on FB, Insta & YouTube

Episode 22: Social Struggles

Our kids are bound to be thrown into awkward social situations, from feeling left out, to feeling annoyed, to feeling downright puzzled. Our chat with Alysson Bourque, an award-winning author of the Alycat series and the Co-Founder of Expound Publicity, takes us on a whimsical journey through the eyes of her beloved Alycat character and her host of furry friends. Podcast Segments: Intro & Guest Welcome (:00) Topic & Books (3:31) How to Connect with Alysson (19:17) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast Alysson’s Alycat series mentions “Alycat & the Thursday Dessert Day” “Alycat & the Friendship Friday” “Alycat & the Copycat” “Alycat & the Christmas Cookie Swap” Connect with our Guests: thealycatseries.com + @thealycatseries on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube expoundpublicity.com + @expoundpublicity on Facebook & Instagram Connect with our Host: books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube

Episode 21: Positivity Mindset

The power of positivity is more than just making a wish and hoping for the best. This mindset stems from gratitude, hope and a little courage to face obstacles, despite our friends self-doubt and fear staring us in the face. We chat with Dr. Charnetta Williams about her children’s book on conjuring positivity, even along the most imperfect paths. Podcast Segments: Intro & Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (4:47) Book Picks (20:20) How to Connect with Dr. Williams (25:55) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast “Penelope and the Power of Positivity” by Dr. Charnetta Williams “The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes” by Brenda Li “Mr. Maloof" by Danielle Marietta “The Bad Seed” by Jory John Connect with our Guest: books & resources - PicturePerfectReads.com connect on social - @pictureperfectreads on fb & insta postnatal retreat - The Mom Spa + @themomspaatl on fb & insta Connect with our Host: books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

Episode 20: Conflict & Forgiveness

Finding yourself in a pickle is always frustrating, but how can we model and teach our kids empathy & forgiveness during their salty situations? On this episode we chat with pastor and children’s book author, Carolyn Soto Jackson on digging deep to resolve conflict. Podcast Segments: Intro & Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (6:50) Book Picks (37:02) How to Connect with Carolyn (39:05) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast “Pickles for Breakfast” by Carolyn Soto Jackson “Sweet & Sour” by Brian Yanish “That’s My Truck” by Dr. Becky Kennedy Connect with our Guest: books + blog - CarolynSotoJackson.com connect on social - @CarolynSotoJackson on fb & insta Connect with our Host: books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

Episode 19: Attention Intentions

Your child comes home tired, hangry and zoned out, but yet it’s everyone’s favorite time of the evening - homework time. The struggle. The tears. There has to be a better way. Executive Function Coach Robyn Dalberg joins us in a real and introductory chat on attention and focus challenges in school, at home, and how it can manifest through the years. But fear not, she also gives some real-world advice on how to steer your ship through uncharted waters. Podcast Segments: Intro & Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (4:20) Book Picks (37:09) How to Connect with Robyn (43:46) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast picture books “Blue Hat, Green Hat” by Sandra Boynton “Waiting is Not Easy” by Mo Williams “The Rocket Inside Me” by Karelle Vezina “My Brain Needs Glasses” by Annick Vincent “Benji’s Busy Brain” by Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez “My Brain is a Racecar” by Nell Harris middle grade “ADHD is Awesome” by Penn and Kim Holderness “ADHD Coach” by Alice Gendron parenting “Smart But Scattered” by Peg Dawson, Richard Guare & Colin Guare “Calm the Chaos” by Dayna Abraham Podcast Recs: The Dr. Hyman Show, episode: Why Processed Foods Are Worsening Your ADD & ADHD Symptoms Change Your Brain Everyday, episode: The 7 Types of ADD & How to Treat Connect with our Guest: Robyn Dalberg - EFCoach.org or 888-EFCoach @efunctionacademy on fb & insta Connect with our Host: books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube