NowThis Kids

NowThis

NowThis Kids is an original podcast by NowThis that spotlights uplifting news and important issues for families. Each episode is dedicated to exploring the world around us and helping people quench their curiosity. Through positive news stories of courageous folks, we unpack the complex news cycle and give families the tools to talk with each other about the stories that matter most today. Look out for new episodes every Wednesday, hosted by activist Naomi Wadler and NowThis contributor Luria Freeman.

  1. 06/21/2021

    From Teeth to Toe: How to practice good hygiene

    Does brushing your teeth feel like a chore? This week, we dive into why practicing good hygiene, like brushing your teeth, is key to protecting your body and staying healthy! We talk to Dr. Helen Mo, a pediatric dentist, who helps parents protect their children’s teeth and discuss how to build healthy oral hygiene habits. To learn more about how we can make oral hygiene fun for kids we speak with pediatric dentist, Dr. Erin Issac. She shares tips to make oral hygiene fun for everyone, such as choosing a favorite song to listen to while brushing your teeth! What are some things you do to make hygiene fun? Send us an email to kids@nowthismedia.com This episode was produced in collaboration with editaudio. It is sponsored by Crest and Oral-B. To learn more about taking the Conquer Cavities 2Gether pledge, parents can go to conquercavities2gether.com and help keep everyone’s smiles happy. Links: Dr. Helen Mo Dr. Erin Issac Naomi Wadler   Luria Freeman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min

  2. 06/09/2021

    That Eureka Moment: What does innovation mean?

    Ever had an idea of something cool you wanted to invent but have been too scared to share it? Remember that your ideas matter! This week, we dive into what innovation means and how inventors of all ages have made an impact on our lives.  We talk to Lino Marrero, who talks to us about his past inventions, what he’s working on now, and how he hopes to inspire others to be innovative, too! Contributor Luria Freeman teaches us what influence means and how finding inspiration from others can help you find the willingness and resources you need to start expanding on your ideas! Have an idea for something you’ve been itching to create? We want to hear about it! Send us an email to kids@nowthismedia.com This episode was produced in collaboration with editaudio. It is sponsored by H&M. Watch their short film at hm.com/kids Links: Naomi Wadler   Luria Freeman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 min

  3. 05/26/2021

    A Happy and Healthy Planet: How to practice sustainability

    Ever wonder where all the garbage we create goes? This week, we explore how landfills amass over one hundred million pounds of waste each year and how harmful that can be for our planet.  We talk to Ryan Hickman, who started his own company, Ryan’s Recycling Company, where he works with people in his hometown of Orange County, California to help collect recyclables.  Contributor Luria Freeman teaches us how living sustainably can help reduce the harmful effects of landfills and how recycling is an easy first step in protecting the environment! How are you living sustainably? We want to hear about it! Send us an email to kids@nowthismedia.com This episode was produced in collaboration with editaudio. It is sponsored by H&M. Watch their short film at hm.com/kids Links: Ryan’s Recycling Company Naomi Wadler   Luria Freeman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  4. 05/18/2021

    Fight Against Anti-Asian Bullying: How To Understand Communities Outside Our Own

    Since news first broke that COVID was detected in Wuhan, China, the world has seen a rise in attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This is because there are many people looking to assign blame for the pandemic.  This week, we dig into how harmful this false narrative can be for Asian Americans and how we all need to do our part to stand up against hate. We talk to Emily Ku and Joyce Y. Lee, authors of the children’s book ‘Young, Proud and Sung-jee.’ who discuss how to have meaningful conversations about anti-Asian bullying and racism.  Correspondent Luria Freeman teaches us what ‘perspective’ really means and how considering different perspectives can help us better understand those who are different from us. How are you standing up against bullying? We want to hear about it! Send us an email to kids@nowthismedia.com This episode was produced in collaboration with editaudio. It is sponsored by H&M. Watch their short film at hm.com/kids Links: Young, Proud and Sung-jee Naomi Wadler   Luria Freeman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  5. 03/24/2021

    Take A Stand: What is activism and how can you get involved?

    At 11 years old, host Naomi Wadler organized a walk-out at her school to take a stand against gun violence. When someone takes a stand for fairness and justice it’s called activism. This week on NowThis Kids, we’re talking about what activism looks like and how we can get involved.  Naomi introduces us to her family and talks to them about raising a young activist and what families can do together to inspire positive social change.  What is activism? Correspondent Alejandro Alba explains how it breaks down into two categories, so you can figure out what activism is best for you.  How are you being active in your community? We want to hear about it! Send us an email to kids@nowthismedia.com Links: Naomi Wadler   Alejandro Alba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min

  6. 03/17/2021

    Seeds Of Hope: Urban farming and where your food comes from

    When you’re enjoying your breakfast, lunch or dinner, do you ever stop and wonder where does your food come from? How does it get around the world? This week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking about farming and why it’s important that everyone has access to quality, nutritious food.  We speak to Chander Payne who founded Urban Beet, which offers marginalized kids in the community the opportunity to learn all about farming. Chander tells us how the future of farming involves helping families across the world access delicious fruits and vegetables. Not every community has a quality grocery store nearby, so how can we combat this? Correspondent Alejandro Alba explains urban farming and how it can help those communities.  We want to hear from you! Send us an email to kids@nowthismedia.com Links: Naomi Wadler   Alejandro Alba Urban Beet Chander Payne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    7 min

  7. 03/10/2021

    Painting Your Feelings: Art therapy and how families can support each other during illness

    Art can help us fully grasp some of the more complex topics we've talked about on NowThis Kids – it can be a therapeutic way to process our feelings during tough times, like getting sick. That’s why this week, host Naomi Wadler is talking about the different ways people can support each other while facing illness in their family.  We speak to Matt Gerson and Tracy Councill who founded Tracy’s Kids, an organization that uses art therapy to help kids in their struggle to overcome cancer. We spoke to them about their own experiences with cancer, and how they’ve helped families cope with a terrible illness.  When someone close to us gets sick you might feel worries and want to know what you can do to help – Correspondent Alejandro Alba has some helpful advice on how best to support your loved ones and understand your feelings.  We want to hear from you! Send us an email to kids@nowthismedia.com Links: Naomi Wadler   Alejandro Alba Tracy’s Kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  8. 03/03/2021

    Knowledge Is Power: Why Journalism is more important than ever

    The more we know about what’s going on in the world, the more we’re able to make it a better place. That’s why this week on NowThis Kids, host Naomi Wadler is talking about journalism and why it’s important to share our stories and listen to the stories of others.  We speak to Jazlyn Guerra, a social media journalist who has interviewed the likes of Lebron James and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez – and she’s also ten years old! We chat about what it takes to make it as a reporter and how she landed her biggest interviews.  With great power comes great responsibility, and as Correspondent Alejandro Alba explains, journalists are no exception to the rule.  We want to hear from you! Send us an email to kids@nowthismedia.com Links: Naomi Wadler   Alejandro Alba Jazlyn Guerra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 min
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NowThis Kids is an original podcast by NowThis that spotlights uplifting news and important issues for families. Each episode is dedicated to exploring the world around us and helping people quench their curiosity. Through positive news stories of courageous folks, we unpack the complex news cycle and give families the tools to talk with each other about the stories that matter most today. Look out for new episodes every Wednesday, hosted by activist Naomi Wadler and NowThis contributor Luria Freeman.

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  • Creator
    NowThis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean

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