A Moment of Um Podcast

A Moment of Um Podcast

This free podcast is from the award-winning producers of public radio content, American Public Media. Each episode is only 4 to 6 minutes long and answers a titillating question that makes you go ummmmmmm - like who made the first sandwich or why do people stop growing taller
New Year – Slightly Different You

New Year – Slightly Different You

Small changes are all you need to feel good about the kids' screen time “New Year. New You.” Inspiring but let’s be real - doesn’t that sound exhausting?! It takes…
Two Whats?! And a Wow

Two Whats?! And a Wow

This free science-based game show is a podcast from the award-winning creators of the "Wow in the world" podcasts and books.
Winter break is coming! What are your kids going to do all day?

Winter break is coming

Winter break is hardly a break with kids at home  It’s the time of year when you hear the song, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” more times…
Somebody’s watching you

Somebody’s watching you

Kids are equal opportunity imitators. They will copy the things you mean to model for them as well as those you think you’re doing out of sight. Yours truly loves to eat ice cream straight out of the tub to unwind after the kids are in bed. Guess who’s simple pleasure has been hijacked?  The kids suddenly started asking to eat their ice cream straight from the tub - and it's quite clear where they learned that.  
Illuminated Films

Illuminated Films

Coming from the award-winning British animation studio Illuminated Films Company, Illuminated Films is a really boring name for a very exciting youtube channel.
TheColor.com

TheColor.com

This free website is perfect for long summer days. It boasts of being "the world's largest collection of free online coloring pages kids".
Hopscotch Songs Channel

Hopscotch Songs Channel

This free channel is from the makers of hopscotchsongs.com, a source of catchy educational songs covering various topics in math, geography, science, and literacy.
Fixed mindset says intelligence is static and challenges are a sign from the universe you’ve reached your limit: failure is no good, very bad and horrible. The rub is that nurturing a growth mindset in kids doesn’t come naturally to us as parents. In fact, some of the things we say that seem harmless, like, ‘Oh you’re so smart!’ are apparently not kosher.

Failure is an option

Fixed mindset says intelligence is static and challenges are a sign from the universe you’ve reached your limit: failure is no good, very bad and horrible. The rub is that nurturing a growth mindset in kids doesn’t come naturally to us as parents. In fact, some of the things we say that seem harmless, like, ‘Oh you’re so smart!’ are apparently not kosher.
Cosmic Kids Yoga

Cosmic Kids Yoga

This free channel is a go-to for exercise for both the body and the mind. It uses storytelling and visually captivating backdrops from children's books, kids’ shows, and movies to hold their attention while encouraging them through various yoga and mindfulness exercises.