The Blooming Books Podcast

Lauren Piland
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The Blooming Books Podcast

Hi, I’m Lauren, a mom, former teacher turned children’s book author and your host who joins special guests each episode as we share our top kid lit picks for sparking hard conversations, the easy way. Yep, that means everything from tackling bullying and out-of-control anger, to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and leading with kindness, plus so much more. My whole mission of my own children's book series, Blooming Rose, is to provide social and emotional support tools for in and out of the classroom - and this podcast is my way to expand that mission even further. So, stay tuned as we dive into each week's topic on The Blooming Books Podcast.

Episodes

  1. Episode 12: Stress & Anxiety

    09/12/2024

    Episode 12: Stress & Anxiety

    With family therapist Amy Oxener of AP Counseling, we peel back the layers of childhood anxiety including separation, social and the general worries we all face everyday. Podcast Segments: Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (5:34) Books Picks (19:47) #WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (25:18) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast “Wilma Jean the Worry Machine” by Julia Cook “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn “The Whatifs”by Emily Kilgore “Blooming Rose Finds Her Jam!” - releasing Spring 2025 Connect with our Guest: connect on social - @APCounselingGroup on Instagram and Facebook online - apcounselinggroup.com Connect with our Host: books, resources, blog + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

    29 min
  2. Episode 11: Divorce & Blending Families

    09/12/2024

    Episode 11: Divorce & Blending Families

    Are there ways to more smoothly navigate separation, divorce and blending families with our kids? Children’s book author Renee Bolla discusses her journey blending her own family, the inspiration behind her book and all of the ups and downs in between! Podcast Segments: Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (7:27) Books Picks (14:34) #WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (24:07) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast “The Truth About Stepmoms” by Renee Bolla “A Family is a Family is a Family” by Sara O’Leary “Why Do Families Change?” by Jillian Roberts Connect with our Guest: connect on social - @reneebollaauthor on Instagram online - reneebollaauthor.com Connect with our Host: books, resources, blog + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

    28 min
  3. Episode 10: Socialization of Social Media

    09/12/2024

    Episode 10: Socialization of Social Media

    How is social media affecting a whole generation of kids? Behavior Analyst Anna Sturgeon of Shine Behavior Services joins me as we chat about this new world of social development, her advice on guiding kids as young as preschool, and our favorite books on this topic to read with your kids! Podcast Segments: Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (6:32) Books Picks (30:04) SEL Resource Highlight (34:58) #WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (35:28) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast "Polly and The Screen Time Overload" by Betsy Childs Howard "The Power in Words" by Meaghan Axel "A Smart Girl's Guide: Digital World" of the American Girls series by Carrie Anton and Stevie Lewis "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt *for parents & educators Connect with our Guest: connect on social - @Shine_Behavior on Instagram, @ShineBehaviorServices on Facebook or by visiting ShineBehaviorServices.com Connect with our Host: books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

    41 min
  4. Episode 9: Celebrating Diversity

    09/12/2024

    Episode 9: Celebrating Diversity

    How can we teach our kids to connect over ways we’re all similar, while also embracing what makes us unique? On this episode, we dive into a chat on celebrating diversity with children’s book author and publisher Danielle Marietta. Podcast Segments: Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (7:11) Books Picks (19:56) #WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (27:15) Book Links: all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast “The Hollyday After” by Danielle Marietta “Truth Tales: The Air Fair-He” by Danielle Marietta “Mr. Maloof” by Danielle Marietta “Bubble Sea” by Danielle Marietta “Girls Like Me” by Valerie Thompkins “Boys Like Me” by Valerie Thompkins “I Am Me” by Tristan Towns and Lacey Howard Connect with our Guest: connect on social - @daniellemariettabooks on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok publishing - @booksandthingspub on Insta + booksandthingspublishing.com Connect with our Host: books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

    30 min
  5. Episode 8: Season 2 Intro + SEL Foundations

    09/09/2024

    Episode 8: Season 2 Intro + SEL Foundations

    Welcome to Season 2 of The Blooming Books Podcast! Children's Author & Host Lauren Piland does a brief discussion on the foundation of SEL and offers a peek into our inspiring guests, topics & book picks coming up on our second season. Catch up on Season 1 before we dive in on September 13 - and as always, more information including book links, resources & topics can be found at BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast. We can't wait to share this season of important SEL topics and book picks on The Blooming Books Podcast - where fun & feelings collide!

    5 min
  6. Episode 7: Author Spotlight with Meredith Staggers

    04/06/2024

    Episode 7: Author Spotlight with Meredith Staggers

    Everyone loves a party, but what really goes into making it a thoughtful and inclusive experience for all of your guests?! On our special Author Spotlight episode, we welcome guest, Meredith Staggers, a mom, creative planning influencer and children's book author behind the story, You’re Invited. Tune in for her inspirations behind the story, appreciating differences, and ways to spark conversations around inclusive celebrations, the easy way! Podcast Segments: Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Story Spotlight (5:21) SEL Resource Highlight (18:15) #WinoftheWeek (19:00) Book Link: “You’re Invited” by Meredith Staggers purchase here: https://amzn.to/48yJdu4 Resource Link: Everyone’s Invited! teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Blooming-Rose-Kids Connect with our Guest: lifestyle blog - cakeandconfetti.com connect on social - @cakeandconfetti on fb & insta Connect with our Host: books, resources, blog + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta &

    25 min
  7. Episode 6: Illness & Loss

    04/06/2024

    Episode 6: Illness & Loss

    Guiding our kiddos through impending grief and loss can be such a tough topic, especially when we’re dealing with our own emotions as well. Our special guest, Sarah Allison, is a mom, elementary educator and children’s book author who’s here to share her insights on her own family’s journey with Alzheimer’s, and the book she wrote to help her girls cope and understand. Plus, tune in for our book picks and an activity resource to spark the heavy conversation around grief, in a lighter way! Podcast Segments: Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (7:50) Books Picks (15:45) SEL Resource Highlight (19:50) #WinoftheWeek (21:00) Connect with our Guest: about & books - authorsarahallison.us/ connect on social - @author.sarah.allison on fb & insta Connect with our Host: all book links & resources - BloomingRoseKids.com/episodes connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

    28 min
  8. Episode 5: Facing Challenges

    04/06/2024

    Episode 5: Facing Challenges

    On this special podcast swap episode, we dive into what triggers our own mom guilt with the Mama You’re Doing Great podcast host, Kendahl Yanez. As a mom who's dealt with postpartum struggles and longing for a sense of community, she’s now created and grown a safe space and online support tribe with her events, forums and her first ever conference! Also, check out her podcast episode where we chat more about facing challenges and supporting one another. Tune in for our book picks and an activity resource to spark the hard conversation around doing hard things, in a less daunting way! Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (7:25) Books Picks (13:00) SEL Resource Highlight (22:40) #WinoftheWeek (23:25) Connect with our Guest: podcast & community - mamayouredoinggreat.com/ connect on social - @kendahlyanez Connect with our Host: all book links & resources - BloomingRoseKids.com/episodes connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

    28 min
  9. Episode 4: Self-Regulation

    03/08/2024

    Episode 4: Self-Regulation

    With the ability to identify, acknowledge and release big feelings, self-regulation is at the heart of emotional support tools. Our special guest, Carly Kirk, is the lead therapist and co-founder of The Well Counseling Center in Katy, TX. With a background in social work in the public school setting, and now a family therapist in her own practice, she lends her insights and experience as we reflect on our own self-regulation habits, and how to best model it for our kids. Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (9:15) Books Picks (19:15) SEL Resource Highlight (25:35) #WinoftheWeek (26:22) All book & resource links at: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast Connect with our Guest: newsletter & resources - thewellcounselingkaty.com connect on social - @thewellcounselingkaty on fb & insta Connect with our Host: books, resources, blog + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

    31 min
  10. Episode 3: Celebrating Inclusion

    03/08/2024

    Episode 3: Celebrating Inclusion

    This episode of The Blooming Books Podcast is all about inclusivity! How, why and where we talk with our kids about recognizing, welcoming and appreciating friends of all shapes, sizes and abilities can be tricky to navigate. Our special guests, Aydee Deaton and Hayley Von Frank are mama advocates for creating a world that is as kind, accessible and empowering to their kids as it is to all! From acceptable terms, real-world scenarios and heartwarming breakthroughs, it was such a pleasure to learn and grow from them, and in turn, spilling that over into our next generation. Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (14:40) Books Picks (30:33) SEL Resource Highlight (45:54) #WinoftheWeek (46:34) All Book & Resource Links at BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast Connect with Hayley @SpaceCitySnacks Connect with Aydee @SugarberryCookieShoppe Connect with Lauren @bloomingrosekids + BloomingRoseKids.com

    1h 5m
  11. Episode 2: Navigating Friendships

    03/08/2024

    Episode 2: Navigating Friendships

    This episode of The Blooming Books Podcast all about helping our littles navigate friendships! From preschool to high school, and beyond, the ability to cultivate and nurture healthy relationships is a true gift in life. Our special guests are elementary educators Shana Boettcher and Blair Ganz. They share about how classroom experiences, playground drama and embracing your inner weirdo can be translated into meaningful conversations around granting others the grace, kindness and respect we all strive for. Podcast Segments: Intro + Guest Welcome (:00) Topic Intro (11:55) Books Picks (24:34) SEL Resource (28:50) #WinoftheWeek (29:15) All Book & Resource Links: bloomingrosekids.com/podcast “The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig “The Recess Queen” by Alexis O’Neill “The Not-So-Friendly-Friend” by Christina Furnival Connect with our Guests: @snickersandoodles4eva on TikTok Connect with our Host: @bloomingrosekids on FB/In + BloomingRoseKids.com

    34 min
  12. Episode 1: An Introduction

    01/23/2024

    Episode 1: An Introduction

    Hello and welcome to the Blooming Books Podcast with your host, Lauren Piland - children's book author of the Blooming Rose series. Listen in to find out a little more about our vision for this podcast and upcoming episode topics & guests! We're so glad you're here!

    5 min
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About

Hi, I’m Lauren, a mom, former teacher turned children’s book author and your host who joins special guests each episode as we share our top kid lit picks for sparking hard conversations, the easy way. Yep, that means everything from tackling bullying and out-of-control anger, to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and leading with kindness, plus so much more. My whole mission of my own children's book series, Blooming Rose, is to provide social and emotional support tools for in and out of the classroom - and this podcast is my way to expand that mission even further. So, stay tuned as we dive into each week's topic on The Blooming Books Podcast.

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